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Position Title
Agriculture Specialist (AGS) Promotional Assessment and CEI Submission Opportunity
Agency
Customs and Border Protection
Announcement Number
IMP-10639615-20-KLG Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, November 18, 2019 to Friday, December 6, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Select the statement that best describes your Federal employment status.
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2. Do you have at least one year of specialized experience interpreting and applying a comprehensive range of Federal laws, rules, regulations and procedures concerning the import/export of agricultural commodities and the introduction of harmful pests, diseases, and potential agro-terrorism into the United States?
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3. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, please give the title(s), series, and grade(s) of the position(s) that support your claim of having specialized experience interpreting and applying a comprehensive range of Federal laws, rules, regulations and procedures concerning the import/export of agricultural commodities and the introduction of harmful pests, diseases, and potential agro-terrorism into the United States. If you chose "No" in the previous question, please enter "Not Applicable".
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4. Which of the following statements best describes your experience and/or education?
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5. If you are, or ever were a Federal employee in the competitive service, what is the highest full performance grade level of any position ever held by you on a PERMANENT basis? Details and Temporary Promotions do not count.
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6. If you chose D, E, F, G or H in the previous question, please indicate the position title, pay plan, series and grade for this position. If you chose "Other" in the previous question, provide the title, pay plan, series, grade level or pay band of the position and the dates (MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) you occupied the grade level or pay band. If you chose A, B or C in the previous question, enter "Not Applicable".
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7. What is your current grade level?
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8. If you chose D, E, F, G, or H in the previous question, please indicate the position title, pay plan, series and grade for this position. If you chose "Other" in the previous question, provide the title, pay plan, series, grade level or pay band of the position and the dates (MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) you occupied the grade level or pay band. If you chose A, B, or C in the previous question, enter "Not Applicable".
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9. Do you have a Hash ID?
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10. If you chose response A, please type your 7-digit Hash ID without any additional spaces, punctuation, or letters. Example: CIC1K4L. If you chose response B, enter "Not Applicable". (limit characters)
11. Do you have a valid CBP email address?
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12. If you chose response A, please list your CBP email address without any additional spaces, punctuation, or letters. Example: John.H.Smith@cbp.dhs.gov. If you chose response B, enter "Not Applicable". (limit characters)
The next four questions are extremely important for test center location planning. Please provide the most accurate information you have about your location during the test timeframe (March 18 to April 15, 2020). Enter "unknown" if you do not know. (limit characters)
13. If you will be outside of the United States, please provide the Country where you will be located. Enter "US" if you will be in the United States.
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14. Please provide the City where you will be located.
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15. Please provide the State where you will be located. (Enter "N/A" if you will be outside of the United States.)
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16. Please provide the Postal Code where you will be located. (Enter "N/A" if you will be outside of the United States.)
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17. Are you registering to complete any of the CBP Agriculture Specialist multiple-choice assessments?
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18. Select the statement below that best describes your situation regarding the CBP Agriculture Specialist Career Experience Inventory (CEI) questions. (limit characters)
The following questions are the CBP Agriculture Specialist Career Experience Inventory (CEI). If you chose C in the previous question, submit your application without answering any of the following questions (i.e., skip the CEI). If you chose A or B in the previous question and intend to submit a CEI, you must answer ALL of the questions in the inventory. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete assessment that will replace your previous CEI if you have one. (limit characters)
19. Indicate the extent of your experience in monitoring and overseeing shift operations.
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20. Indicate the extent of your experience in planning and preparing schedules.
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21. Indicate the extent of your experience in developing plans for a program or an organization.
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22. If you chose C in the previous question, provide one or two examples in which you have developed both short- and long-range plans for a program or organization. If you chose D in the previous question, provide one or two examples in which you have overseen the development of plans that were broad in scope or were complex, involving multiple entities. If you chose A or B in the previous question, enter "Not Applicable".
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23. Indicate the extent of your experience in developing and overseeing contingency plans such as hazardous materials plans or continuity of operations plans.
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24. Indicate the extent of your experience in converting goals into action plans.
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25. Indicate the extent of your experience in assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, requirements of assignments, and capabilities of the employees.
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26. Indicate the extent of your experience in ensuring that the work environment is safe.
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27. Indicate the extent of your experience in interviewing and evaluating candidates and making recommendations for selection.
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28. Indicate the extent to which you have approved requests for resources based on analysis of needs and other relevant factors.
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29. Indicate the extent of your experience in formulating budget recommendations based on fiscal analysis of program needs.
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30. Indicate the extent of your experience interpreting Federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, or directives related to the importation and movement of agricultural commodities and the prevention of the introduction of harmful pests and diseases into the United States.
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31. Indicate the extent of your experience in establishing or maintaining the security of work areas.
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32. Indicate the extent of your knowledge of and experience in performing various kinds of inspections (for example: conveyances, cargo, baggage, passengers, personal effects, merchandise, packing material, or plants and plant products) to ensure compliance with and detection of violators of import laws and regulations.
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33. Indicate the extent of your experience in identifying and targeting new areas of high risk commodities and determining the degree of examination of high risk cargo.
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34. Indicate the extent of your knowledge of or experience with bio- and agro-terrorism.
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35. Indicate the extent of your knowledge of or experience with personal searches, behavioral observation, and questioning techniques.
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36. Indicate the extent of your experience using automated systems and databases to conduct record checks in your work activities.
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37. Indicate the extent of your knowledge of regulations and procedures which are applied when prohibited, restricted, infested, or diseased material is found in cargo (for example: seizing, safeguarding, treating, or refusing entry).
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38. Have you been responsible for providing technical advice to citizens or trade groups (such as brokers' organizations) on CBP policies and procedures regarding the importation and movement of cargo/merchandise, conveyances, articles accompanying persons, or on international mail compliance?
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39. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide one or two examples of the technical advice you have given to citizens or trade groups (such as brokers' organizations) on CBP policies and procedures regarding the importation and movement of cargo/merchandise, conveyances, articles accompanying persons, or on international mail compliance. If you chose "No" in the previous question, enter "Not Applicable".
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40. Indicate the extent of your experience in conducting risk assessments of agricultural/commercial commodities, conveyances, cargo, or particular passenger-related conveyances.
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41. If you chose D to the previous question, provide one or two examples of instances in which you have analyzed inspection and interception records and reports, assigned inspectional resources to increase inspections, and verified the analysis of increased risk to an agricultural/commercial commodity, conveyance, cargo, or particular passenger-related conveyance. If you answered A, B, or C in the previous question, enter "Not Applicable". (limit characters)
42. Have you met/negotiated with various parties to help resolve grievances/appeals?
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43. Do you have experience in interpreting and applying negotiated employee-management agreements?
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44. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide one or two examples of what you have done relative to interpreting and applying negotiated employee-management agreements and where this was done. If you chose "No" in the previous question, enter "Not Applicable".
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45. Have you analyzed grievances, arbitration cases, appeals (for example, MSPB), or unfair labor practices to identify trends, make improvements, or provide briefings to upper management?
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46. Indicate the extent of your knowledge of and experience in labor and employee relations.
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47. Indicate the extent of your experience in collecting and grouping evidence and documentation pertaining to alleged violations of agricultural laws or regulations in passenger baggage or cargo operations.
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48. Do you have experience in documenting, developing, and proposing employee disciplinary actions?
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49. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide an example of an employee disciplinary action for which you were responsible for documenting, developing, and proposing a specific action. If you chose "No" in the previous question, enter "Not Applicable".
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50. Indicate the extent of your experience in reviewing work products of subordinates and accepting, rejecting, or amending work.
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51. Indicate the extent of your experience in improving the efficiency and quality of the work performed.
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52. If you chose C in the previous question, provide an example of a situation in which you have recommended changes that have been adopted by multiple work units and describe the way(s) in which the efficiency and the quality of their work were improved. If you chose D in the previous question, provide an example of a situation in which you have recommended specific changes that have improved the efficiency and quality of your unit's work and describe the way(s) in which they were improved. If you chose A or B in the previous question, enter "Not Applicable".
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53. Select the choice which best describes your ability to establish and maintain effective working relations outside of the organization.
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54. Indicate the extent of your experience in gathering, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence information in a work-related environment.
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55. Indicate the extent of your experience in reviewing internal and external audits to determine the appropriate course of action or necessary corrections.
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56. Indicate the extent to which you have gathered and analyzed facts, determined the accuracy of the data, defined the problem, and identified solutions.
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57. Have you independently planned, scheduled, and carried out major processes or projects?
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58. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, list one or two examples of specific instances in which you have independently planned, scheduled, and carried out a major process or project. If you chose "No" in the previous question, enter "Not Applicable".
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59. Select the choice which best describes the extent of your knowledge of internal and external politics in the work place and your ability to apply this knowledge to situations.
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60. Indicate the extent of your experience in inspiring, motivating, or guiding others toward accomplishment of goals.
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61. Indicate the extent of your experience in building support for ideas and initiatives with key stakeholders inside and outside the organization.
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62. If you chose C in the previous question, provide examples of work that, for internal and external contacts, demonstrates your experience in building support with key stakeholders for ideas or initiatives. If you chose A or B in the previous question, enter "Not Applicable".
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63. Indicate the extent of your experience in monitoring and evaluating work plans.
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64. Indicate the extent of your experience in promoting diversity within the workforce and the achievement of the agency's equal opportunity goals.
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65. Indicate the extent of your experience in supporting and implementing changes in policies and procedures.
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66. Indicate the extent of your experience in overseeing or coordinating the training of employees.
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67. Have you been responsible for evaluating training course content, trainers, or training vendors?
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68. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide one or two examples of course content, trainers, or training vendors that you have evaluated. If you chose "No" in the previous question, enter "Not Applicable".
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69. Indicate the extent of your experience in evaluating participants' progress both during and following training.
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70. Do you have experience modifying informal training programs in response to violation trends or threats?
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71. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide one or two examples of instances in which you modified an informal training program in response to violation trends or threats. If you chose "No" in the previous question, enter "Not Applicable".
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72. Select the choice which best describes the extent of your experience in and responsibility for employee training.
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73. Select the choice which best indicates your experience in establishing processes intended to develop employees.
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74. If you chose C or D in the previous question, provide one or two examples of policies you have recommended or implemented that have developed employees' skills. If you chose A or B in the previous question, enter "Not Applicable".
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75. Indicate the extent of your experience in reporting to higher level supervisors or managers on program status or technical problems requiring resolution.
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76. Have you been responsible for independently planning, coordinating, or leading an agricultural task force, project team, or special emphasis team?
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77. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide one or two examples of instances in which you were responsible for independently planning, coordinating, or leading an agricultural task force, project team, or special emphasis team. If you chose "No" in the previous question, enter "Not Applicable".
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78. Select the choice which best describes your experience in working on teams to complete a work-related project.
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79. Select the choice which best describes your experience in responding to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
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80. Select the choice which best describes your ability to negotiate with internal and external groups.
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81. If you chose B in the previous question, provide an example describing a situation in which you have conferred and negotiated with internal groups to facilitate program implementation or find mutually acceptable approaches to work-related problems. If you chose C in the previous question, provide one or two examples describing a situation in which you have successfully conducted negotiations about sensitive, work-related subjects with internal or external groups. If you chose A in the previous question, enter "Not Applicable".
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82. Indicate the extent of your interaction with the trading public, carriers, brokers and their representatives, port-bridge-tunnel-airport facility staff, or foreign representatives.
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83. Indicate the extent of your experience in coordinating with industries, agencies, or brokers to oversee agricultural regulatory actions (for example: compliance agreements for caterers, international garbage, wood chip processing).
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84. If you chose C or D in the previous question, provide one or two examples of instances in which you coordinated with industries, agencies, or brokers to oversee agricultural regulatory actions (for example, compliance agreements for caterers, international garbage, wood chip processing). If you chose A or B in the previous question, enter "Not Applicable".
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85. Indicate the extent of your experience in coordinating operational activities and resources while serving on a task force or special project.
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86. Select the choice which best describes your ability to communicate with all levels of managers, staff members, and outside groups.
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87. Have you written standard operating procedures (SOPs) or agency policies?
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88. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide one or two examples of SOPs or agency policies that you have written. If you chose "No" in the previous question, enter "Not Applicable".
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89. Indicate the extent to which you have been involved in public relations activities.
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90. Indicate the extent of your experience in reporting to higher level officials on program status and problems that require resolution or adjustments to plans and schedules.
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91. Have you written statements or position papers concerning the impact of new or proposed legislation on existing programs and operations?
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92. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, list one or two examples of new or proposed legislation for which you have written statements or position papers. If you chose "No" in the previous question, enter "Not Applicable".
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93. Do you have practical experience in researching laws, regulations, rules, and procedures pertaining to the arrival of international common carriers?
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94. Do you have practical experience in researching laws, regulations, rules, and procedures pertaining to the inspection of international common carriers?
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95. Do you have practical experience in researching laws, regulations, rules, and procedures pertaining to the importation of cargo?
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96. Do you have practical experience in researching laws, regulations, rules, and procedures pertaining to the inspection of cargo?
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97. Do you have practical experience in researching laws, regulations, rules, and procedures pertaining to the admissibility of agricultural commodities?
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98. Do you have practical experience in researching laws, regulations, rules, and procedures pertaining to the assessment of civil penalties and violations?
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99. Have you had experience in managing and staffing land border passenger port operations as a first-line supervisor?
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100. Have you had experience in managing and staffing land border cargo port operations as a first-line supervisor?
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101. Have you had experience in managing and staffing airport passenger port operations as a first-line supervisor?
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102. Have you had experience in managing and staffing airport cargo port operations as a first-line supervisor?
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103. Have you had experience in managing and staffing seaport passenger port operations as a first-line supervisor?
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104. Have you had experience in managing and staffing seaport cargo port operations as a first-line supervisor?
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105. Have you had experience in managing and staffing international U.S. mail facility operations as a first-line supervisor?
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106. Have you had experience in managing and staffing express consignment operations as a first-line supervisor?
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107. Have you had experience in managing land border passenger port operations as at least a second-line supervisor or manager or in an acting capacity as a second-line supervisor or manager for at least 30 days?
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108. Have you had experience in managing land border cargo port operations as at least a second-line supervisor or manager or in an acting capacity as a second-line supervisor or manager for at least 30 days?
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109. Have you had experience in managing airport passenger port operations as at least a second-line supervisor or manager or in an acting capacity as a second-line supervisor or manager for at least 30 days?
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110. Have you had experience in managing airport cargo port operations as at least a second-line supervisor or manager or in an acting capacity as a second-line supervisor or manager for at least 30 days?
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111. Have you had experience in managing seaport passenger port operations as at least a second-line supervisor or manager or in an acting capacity as a second-line supervisor or manager for at least 30 days?
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112. Have you had experience in managing seaport cargo port operations as at least a second-line supervisor or manager or in an acting capacity as a second-line supervisor or manager for at least 30 days?
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113. Have you had experience in managing international U.S. mail facility operations as at least a second-line supervisor or manager or in an acting capacity as a second-line supervisor or manager for at least 30 days?
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114. Have you had experience in managing express consignment operations as at least a second-line supervisor or manager or in an acting capacity as a second-line supervisor or manager for at least 30 days?
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115. Have you performed Coordinator of Special Events collateral duties or special assignments (e.g., Olympics, Career Days, Media Events, Trade Delegations)?
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116. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide the year(s) and duty location(s).
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117. Have you performed National and International Details (non-escort) collateral duties or special assignments (for example, Global Reach, Fruit Fly Eradication, Asian Longhorn Beetle)?
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118. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide the year(s) and duty location(s).
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119. Have you performed Management Leadership Program collateral duties or special assignments?
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120. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide the year(s) and duty location(s).
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121. Have you performed Safety and Health Committee collateral duties or special assignments?
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122. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide the year(s) and duty location(s).
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123. Have you performed NTC (National Targeting Center) Detail collateral duties or special assignments?
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124. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide the year(s) and duty location(s).
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125. Have you performed Peer Support Program/Chaplaincy collateral duties or special assignments?
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126. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide the year(s) and duty location(s).
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127. Have you performed Fact Finder collateral duties or special assignments?
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128. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide the year(s) and duty location(s).
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129. Have you performed NTEU Liaison collateral duties or special assignments?
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130. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide the year(s) and duty location(s).
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131. Have you performed Local Property Manager collateral duties or special assignments?
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132. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide the year(s) and duty location(s).
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133. Have you performed Customer Service Representative collateral duties or special assignments?
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134. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide the year(s) and duty location(s).
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135. Have you performed Training Coordinator/Field Training Officer (FTO) collateral duties or special assignments?
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136. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide the year(s) and duty location(s).
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137. Have you performed Fit Testing Coordinator/ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Coordinator collateral duties or special assignments?
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138. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide the year(s) and duty location(s).
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139. Have you performed Medical Countermeasure Coordinator collateral duties or special assignments?
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140. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide the year(s) and duty location(s).
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141. Have you performed Awards Coordinator collateral duties or special assignments?
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142. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide the year(s) and duty location(s).
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143. Have you performed Honor Guard collateral duties or special assignments?
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144. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide the year(s) and duty location(s).
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145. Have you had a Temporary Promotion (SF-50 issued)?
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146. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide the year(s) and duty location(s).
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For the following collateral duties and special assignments, respond "Yes" only if you performed the duty or assignment for at least 30 workdays, consecutively or non-consecutively. (limit characters)
147. Have you been an Acting Supervisor at the Next Higher Level (no SF-50 issued) for at least 30 workdays, consecutively or non-consecutively?
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148. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide the year(s) and duty location(s).
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149. Have you performed Pre-Academy, Post-Academy, Academy/Professional Development Center (PDC), or Port Agriculture Specialist Training Officer/Instructor collateral duties or special assignments for at least 30 workdays, consecutively or non-consecutively?
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150. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide the year(s) and duty location(s).
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151. Have you performed EEO Counselor/Investigator, Special Emphasis Program Manager (SEPM), Advisory Committee, or Recruiter collateral duties or special assignments for at least 30 workdays, consecutively or non-consecutively?
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152. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide the year(s) and duty location(s).
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153. Have you performed Headquarters/Field Office Details collateral duties or special assignments for at least 30 workdays, consecutively or non-consecutively?
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154. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, provide the year(s) and duty location(s).
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155. Have you performed an Other Special Assignment for at least 30 workdays, consecutively or non-consecutively? (This is a detail, assignment, or collateral duty you have held that you wish to report and which is not already listed.)
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156. If you chose "Yes" in the previous question, describe the Other Special Assignment and provide the year(s) and duty location(s).
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