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Position Title
Supervisory Computer Scientist
Agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Announcement Number
HHS-CDC-D2-20-10915171 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 to Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,

• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,

• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center

To verify your eligibility, 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 submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,

• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,

• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. (USAJOBS Help Center-ICTAP)

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
 
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Computer Scientist position with the Federal government. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for Supervisory Computer Scientist, GS-1550-15. (limit characters)
2. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for Supervisory Computer Scientist, GS-1550-15. (limit characters)
3. Which of the following best describes your experience meeting customer needs?
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4. Which of the following activities related to establishing and maintaining relationships to achieve business goals have you performed? Select all that apply. (limit characters)
5. Which of the following best describes your experience fostering and initiating new ideas, methods, and solutions?
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6. Which of the following best describes your experience with data management procedures?
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7. Which of the following best describes your experience with managing data?
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8. For questions 6-7, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters. (limit characters)
9. Which of the following activities related to decision-making have you performed? Select all that apply. (limit characters)
10. Which of the following best describes your experience recognizing diversity in order to increase organizational effectiveness?
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11. Which of the following best describes your experience with the implementation of information security systems?
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12. For question 11, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters. (limit characters)
13. Which of the following best describes your experience delivering clear, effective communication in an organizational setting?
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14. Which of the following best describes your experience with performance feedback and expectations?
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15. Which of the following best describes your experience implementing and managing IT projects?
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16. Which of the following best describes your experience with overseeing work activities and assignments?
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17. For questions 15-16, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters. (limit characters)
18. Which of the following best describes your experience developing techniques to assess the effectiveness of computer programs and applications?
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19. For question 18, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters. (limit characters)
20. Which of the following best describes your experience resolving software issues?
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21. For question 20, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters. (limit characters)
22. Which of the following best describes your experience helping a team work toward its goals?
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23. Which of the following best describes your experience with sharing or applying technical knowledge?
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24. Which of the following best describes your experience with acquiring technical knowledge?
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25. Which of the following best describes your experience improving performance by integrating new and existing technology into the workplace?
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26. Which of the following best describes your experience improving performance by anticipating and staying abreast of technological development?
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27. Which of the following best describes your experience delivering clear, effective written communication in an organizational setting?
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28. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding 'No' to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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