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Position Title
Program Analyst
Agency
Drug Enforcement Administration
Announcement Number
DEA-21-11047475 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, March 11, 2021 to Saturday, March 20, 2021
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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.

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. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.  
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3. Are you a current Department of Justice (DOJ) employee who is serving on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and have never held the grade or full performance level of this position?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
 
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4. 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. 

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 Program Analyst (PA) position with the Federal government. Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Program Analyst work at the GS-14 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
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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. Develops plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation and administration of major agency programs.
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3. Coordinates the implementation and evaluation of policies, practices, and procedures.
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4. Conducts studies of current and proposed systems, methods, and procedures to determine their effectiveness and efficiency.
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5. Develops and evaluates measures of effectiveness for programs and activities.
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6. Provides advice and guidance concerning budgetary and financial management principles and techniques for long range planning of programs and objectives.
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7. Coordinates information for the formulation, deployment and expenditure of resources.
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8. Establishes resource plans for Agency budget requests.
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9. Recommends solutions to budget management and program operations.
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10. Consults and counsels top senior management officials on special projects of long range plan and other management objectives.
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11. Provides personnel liaison assistance to various groups. (Select all that apply)
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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)
12. Communicates findings and recommendations of studies to senior management and other officials, and other law enforcement communities.
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13. Represents the agency in conferences with other agencies to assure information sharing and coordinated action by all agencies involved.
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14. Presents overall objectives and action plan.
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15. Provides written recommendation for modifications to agency policies and procedures.
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16. Develop tools and tracking to measure the effectiveness of all divisional programs and activities.
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Past performance is one of the best indicators of your ability to perform effectively in the competency areas described for this position. Review and select the statement below that describes the PERFORMANCE RECOGNITION you have most recently received. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
17. Have you received a performance appraisal in one or more of the competencies described for the position?
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Past performance is one of the best indicators of your ability to perform effectively in the competency areas described for this position. Review and select the statement below that describes the AWARDS you have received within the last year. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
18. Have you received any awards related to one or more of the competencies described for the position?
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19. 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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