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Position Title
Policy Analyst
Agency
Food and Drug Administration
Announcement Number
FDA-CTP-MP-19-10547352ND Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 to Tuesday, July 30, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you wish to be considered under a CTAP (Career Transition Assistance Plan) eligibility?
You may qualify for CTAP eligibility if all of the statements apply to you:
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy.
  • You have been (or will be) involuntarily separated from the agency advertising this position, due to a reduction-in-force.
  • You are applying to a position that is at (or below) the grade level of the position separated from.
  • You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position separated from.
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least "fully successful" or equivalent.
For more information about CTAP, please see the Career Transition Assistance site on USAJOBS.

To verify your eligibility for CTAP:
You must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action showing position, tenure code, grade & step, and full name/DOB/SSN. (limit characters)
2. Do you wish to be considered under the Schedule A eligibility for people with disabilities?
You may qualify for this eligibility if you have a severe physical, psychiatric, or intellectual disability, that limits one (or more) of your life functions, and qualifies based on Schedule A provisions. You can read more about Schedule A on the USAJOBS website. Learn more about this eligibility on the Individuals with Disabilities page on USAJOBS...

To verify your eligibility:
You must provide appropriate medical documentation, such as a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition, fitness to work, and any related work restrictions. This documentation must be provided with your application. You will not be able to provide this documentation once the vacancy announcement closes.  (limit characters)
3. Do you wish to be considered for competitive eligibility as a current Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) employee? You may qualify for this eligibility if you meet all conditions below:
  • You are a current employee of the Food & Drug Administration, Center for Tobacco Products.
  • You are a Federal employee, not a contractor.
  • You are on a career or career-conditional appointment.
  • Your appointment is in the competitive service.
You must provide your most recent SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action, or other qualifying documentation, to verify your eligibility. It is extremely important that you understand this question and provide the correct response. Your response to this question will impact your eligibility determination.If you answer "no" to this question, you will not be considered as a competitive current CVM employee, even if this answer was in error. Therefore, if you are not sure about your current employment status, you should consult your SF-50 or your local HR point of contact. (limit characters)
4. Do you wish to be considered under the Non-Competitive eligibility as a current Center for Tobacco Products employee? You may qualify for this eligibility if you are a current FDA employee meeting all of the requirements outlined below:
  • You are a current employee the Food & Drug Administration, Center for Tobacco Products.
  • You are a Federal employee (not a contractor).
  • You are on a career or career-conditional appointment.
  • Your appointment is in the competitive service.
  • You currently hold, or have held, a position which was at (or higher) than the full performance level of the grade being advertised (GS-15).
You must provide a copy of your SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action, or other qualifying documentation, to verify your eligibility. It is extremely important that you understand this question and provide the correct response. Your response to this question will impact your eligibility determination. If you answer "no" to this question, you will not be considered as a non-competitive current employee, even if this answer was in error. Therefore, if you are not sure about your current employment status, you should consult your SF-50 or your local HR point of contact. (limit characters)
5. Are you a current Commissioned Officer within the Public Health Service and stationed at a position within the Food and Drug Administration, Center for Tobacco Products If so, you may qualify for non-competitive re-assignment to this position. Current PHS Commissioned Officers within FDA can be non-competitively appointed to an open position within the agency, if you are found qualified and if the Hiring Manager agrees to the appointment. You will be required to provide a copy of your most recent PHS COC orders at the time of application. PHS Commissioned Corps Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps may apply online to this announcement. Candidates will be referred to (CC) personnel and not as candidates for conversion to a permanent career or career-conditional appointment. (limit characters)
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS VERY CAREFULLY. YOUR RESPONSES WILL AFFECT YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION!
This advertisement is listed in accordance with Merit Promotion procedures. This means that only specific groups of applicants are eligible for consideration. The following questions will determine if you are within any of these specific groups eligible for consideration under this advertisement. You will only be considered for each eligibility which you respond "yes" to. If you respond "no" to all eligibility options in this list, your application will not be considered under this advertisement.

For more information about eligibility, please review the following article on USAJOBS, "Which jobs am I eligible to apply for?" located at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/eligibility/
If you still have questions about this advertisement or your potential eligibility, please e-mail quickquestions@fda.gov or call 888-478-4340. (limit characters)
6. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING MERIT PROMOTION ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS VERY CAREFULLY.
Your responses to these questions will impact your eligibility.
This vacancy announcement is being advertised under Merit Promotion procedures. This means that only specific groups of applicants are eligible to apply to this announcement. The following eligibility questions will determine if you are among any of these specific groups eligible to apply. You will only be considered for each eligibility which you respond "yes" to. If you respond "no" to all eligibility options in this list, your application will not be considered under this advertisement. For more information about Merit Promotion advertisements, visit the USAJOBS Which Vacancies am I Eligible For? article. The specific area of consideration (those groups of applicants eligible to apply) are listed in the "Who May Apply" section of this announcement. f you still have questions about this advertisement or your potential eligibility, please reach out to the FDA Applicant Help Desk | quickquestions@fda.gov | 888-478-4340.
By answering "yes" below, you are indicating that you have read and understand this information. (limit characters)
Preferences
1. In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee?
You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
  • A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
  • A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
  • A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
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2.

===== Acknowledgement of Restrictions on the Employment of Relatives by Public Officials =====
5 U.S. Code, § 3110 lays out specific and important restrictions on the employment of relatives within an agency.
A public official of a government agency may not appoint, promote, or otherwise advocate for the employment, advancement, or promotion of relatives within the agency for which the public official is employed or has control over.
Employees hired in violation of 5 U.S. Code, § 3110 will not be entitled to any pay for their period of employment, and any pay already received before the violation becomes known, will be considered as a debt to the government on the part of the employed individual.

For the purpose of this question, a "relative" is defined as: father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, husband, wife, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, or half sister.

QUESTION:
After having read the definition of "relative" as stated above, does the Food and Drug Administration employ any of your relatives?

IF YES: You must provide the following information, for each relative employed by the FDA:

  1. The full legal name of the relative.
  2. The relative's relationship to you (from the list above).
  3. If known, the relative's employing organization and position.
IF NO: Please type "No" in the box below. (limit 750 characters)
3. Your responses to the all questions, and any information or documentation which you provide as part of your application, will be thoroughly reviewed for accuracy and truthfulness. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, your application will not be considered. Knowingly providing false information in your application (or submitted documentation) is a crime!
  1. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in my application is true, correct, and provided in good faith.
  2. I understand that if I intentionally make a false statement, or commit deception or fraud in my application, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 USC, Sec 1001); my eligibility may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR, Part 731).
  3. I understand that any information I provide may be investigated.
  4. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
Do you accept the conditions above? (limit characters)
4. I currently work for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) serving on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service OR a CTAP eligible in the local commuting area, OR (CTP) Schedule A employee OR I am a (CTP) PHS Commissioned Officer (This includes active duty officers, inactive reserve officers, and applicants who have been approved for commissioning in the USPHS Commissioned Corps).
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Assessment 1
If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, you may be deemed ineligible or your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities. (limit characters)
1. From the description below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Policy Analyst, GS-301-13.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Participate in the implementation of Center for Tobacco Products policies and provides input to decisions. (limit characters)
3. Make recommendations for the enhancement and improvement of the mission and functions of the department. (limit characters)
4. Initiate policies involving complex and high-priority matters affecting the distribution, marketing and sale of tobacco products. (limit characters)
5. Maintain awareness of departmental activities and developments in tobacco control that might impact policies and operations. (limit characters)
6. Develop policies and programs involving complex and matters affecting tobacco products, and their distribution, marketing, and sale. (limit characters)
7. Draft a wide range of policy documents and correspondence within the Center for Tobacco Products that are critical to the implementation of Agency and Departmental initiatives. (limit characters)
8. Draft and critically review documents embodying policy and program proposals and decisions. (limit characters)
9. Prepare reports and other information that is clear, well-designed and well-written ensuring standard operating procedures are followed. (limit characters)
10. Prepare replies to correspondence from a variety of audiences, including the regulated community and other interested persons on issues that are industry-wide in scope or have broad health implications. (limit characters)
11. Prepare and manage the development of final background and decision papers for CTP senior leadership. (limit characters)
12. Consult with staff at all levels of FDA to identify areas of disagreement within Center for Tobacco Products or other programs of FDA to resolve issues through decision memoranda or meetings. (limit characters)
13. Participate on teams, committees, and/or working groups in support of a variety of issues affecting Center for Tobacco Products that are critical to the implementation of agency initiatives. (limit characters)
14. Work closely with the appropriate Agency and Center personnel to develop and review reports and a variety of material related to tobacco regulations. (limit characters)
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