- Position Title
- Program Specialist
- Agency
- Institute of Museum and Library Services
- Announcement Number
- DE-11130129-21-EL Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 4, 2021 to Friday, June 18, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Which of the following items describe your current or recent (i.e. within the last five years) political appointee service? If you respond yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
3.
Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years? Answer to this question is required.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a position with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Your responses to this assessment questionnaire, in conjunction with other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in making screening decisions.
This is an IMLS job application system. Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this application. Incomplete/incorrect responses may result in you not receiving appropriate consideration.
For the following questions, please select the response that best describes your education and/or experience. You may select only one response for each question. If you feel that your education or experience exceeds all of the descriptions for a particular question, choose the description that is the closest level to the experience or education that you possess. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the ONE response that BEST describes the specialized experience that demonstrates your ability to perform as a GS-09 Program Specialist.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the ONE response that BEST describes the specialized experience that demonstrates your ability to perform as a GS-11 Program Specialist.
3.
Identify the specific experience from your resume or cover letter that validates your responses to questions 1 and 2. Also list the name and contact information of someone who can verify your response.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Assists with processing grant applications and contacting grant applicants utilizing an automated grants management processing system.
5.
Compiles data about grant applications and awards to assist with agency data needs, decision-making, and trend identification.
6.
Tracks and manages official grant files and documentation both in hardcopy and electronic format.
7.
Research, compiles, and prepares responses to Freedom of Information Act requests.
8.
Utilizes office and word processing software (i.e., Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) to draft written correspondence and develop reports, etc.
9.
Responds to program-related external and internal inquiries.
10.
Provides general guidance regarding basic program requirements.
11.
Contacts grantees regarding incomplete reports or other matters as directed by program staff.
12.
Participates in agency-wide teams including serving as liaison to other departments in the agency.
13.
Provides technical support in reviewing grant applications, annual reports, and required forms for the fulfillment of financial prerequisites and compliance with standard policies or regulations.
14.
Assists in researching administrative and regulatory citations and liaising with grant applicants and grantees as needed.
15.
Coordinates the finalization and dissemination of grant documents.
16.
Coordinates the peer review of grant applications and provides technical assistance to reviewers.
17.
Works closely with program staff and other agency staff as needed to develop and deliver training workshops and presentations on grant processes, requirements,
and other matters.
and other matters.
18.
Provides administrative assistance with special projects, meetings, and conferences.
19.
If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this program.
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.
I understand a comprehensive background investigation, to include a fingerprint examination is required for this position.
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.
I understand a comprehensive background investigation, to include a fingerprint examination is required for this position.