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Respond to the following questions. Mark only one response for each question. Any experience claimed in response to the following questions.
MUST be supported by information in your written application (resume or OF-612). This information must be SPECIFIC, (i.e., duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments). Failure to provide this supporting documentation may result in receipt of a lower or ineligible rating.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Are you a current USDA/RMA employee serving on a career or career/conditional appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Do you meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements for the GS-13?

A. Yes, I have completed 52 weeks at the GS-12 or higher in the Federal service.

B. No, I am exempt from TIG requirements.

C. No, I do not meet TIG requirements.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

3. Do you have one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal Service or equivalent private sector. Specialized experience is defined as developing, implementing, managing and coordinating a nationwide compliance program; independently performing complex investigative assignments for agricultural insurance or reinsurance programs; and planning, conducting and reporting on compliance reviews and investigations.

A. Yes

B. No

4. From the descriptions below choose the response that best describes your knowledge of compliance review and/or investigative concepts.

A. I have experience as an investigator with responsibility to conduct onsite insurance operations reviews and evaluations.

B. I have conducted onsite reviews of an insurance operation or an agricultural program.

C. I have assisted with insurance operation investigations.

D. I have served on a review team with responsibility for a specific portion of the investigation.

E. None of the above.

5. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to interpret regulations.

A. I interpret insurance regulations, policies or directives in order to resolve problems.

B. I interpret agricultural regulations, policies or directives in order to resolve problems.

C. I research insurance or agricultural regulations to answer inquiries.

D. All of the above.

E. None of the above.

6. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge of agricultural practices.

A. I have agricultural experience with numerous and diverse crops which requires awareness of and familiarity with variable conditions which vary from crop to crop, area to area, and season to season.

B. I have agricultural experience with several diverse crops which requires awareness of and familiarity with several combinations of environmental factors (e.g., soils, plant diseases, insects, farming methods and practices, climate, etc.).

C. I have experience managing a farm operation that involves the planting, cultivating and harvesting a number of diverse crops.

D. I have a bachelor's degree with a major in an agricultural field.

E. None of the above.

7. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to research, analyze and evaluate written information.

A. I have researched, analyzed and evaluated a variety of written information to determine compliance with agricultural regulations and policies.

B. I have researched and evaluated data for an agricultural program.

C. I have reviewed written information to determine an adherence to agricultural regulations and policies.

D. I have reviewed internal control documents to determine compliance for an agricultural program.

E. None of the above.

8. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to gather and analyze written material.

A. I have gathered and analyzed agricultural and/or insurance data to determine the best way to organize and present the facts.

B. I have gathered and reviewed a variety of data to determine if all required information has been provided.

C. I have verified gathered information, analyzing the interrelationships among issues presented and develop recommendations.

D. I have gathered information for summary reports identifying important details.

E. None of the above.

9. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to present findings.

A. I have coordinated written material to consolidate into final investigative reports.

B. I have reviewed written material to consolidate into final investigative reports.

C. I have experience developing findings and recommendations for corrective actions in written reports.

D. I have experience providing written information on completed investigations/assignments.

E. None of the above.

10. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to communicate orally

A. I have given presentations on complex or controversial agricultural issues.

B. I have given presentations before organizations and associations to promote or explain an idea or product.

C. I have participated in meetings to assess programs and to present information regarding program functions.

D. I have contacts to coordinate briefings, meetings and training functions.

E. None of the above.

11. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to apply regulations and procedures.

A. I have interpreted and applied agricultural regulations and procedural requirements to assure compliance with established regulations and policies.

B. I have interpreted and applied internal regulations and policy in order to determine compliance.

C. I have reviewed segments of procedures to determine compliance with internal policy.

D. I have developed agricultural or insurance policy, procedures and program guidance for an organizational unit.

E. None of the above.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

12. I have served as an investigator operating independently.

A. Yes

B. No

13. I have obtained records and files for review and then present findings.

A. Yes

B. No

14. I have coordinated an area of responsibility

A. Yes

B. No

15. I have made recommendations for program improvement

A. Yes

B. No

16. I have communicated in writing in order to assemble data and prepare reports.

A. Yes

B. No

17. I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).

A. Yes

B. No

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