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Position Title: Management Analyst
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service
Announcement Number: MP-11232584-21-AMS Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 to Monday, September 20, 2021

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1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program? OR,

Are you a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your qualifying degree or certificate (associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or vocational/technical degree or certificate) due to military service obligation AND are you within six years from the date the degree or certificate was completed?

For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

2. Are you a retiree receiving a civilian Federal or FSA County Annuity?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Have you ever received a voluntary separation incentive payment (VSIP or buyout) to leave the Federal civilian service or FSA County position?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you a current or former: Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Has your work schedule been full-time, i.e., 35-40 hours per week, for every position listed on your resume or OF-612?

If yes, please type Yes.
If no, please type No and include the following in your response for all positions held: position title, employer, dates employed (MM/DD/YY), work schedule (i.e., Full-Time (FT), Part-Time (PT), etc.), and hours/week. Please list in order with current/most recent position first.
Failure to provide all requested information may prevent us from giving credit for experience.

2. I understand for information on the status of my application and the outcome of the application process, I (the applicant) must inquire through USAJOBS. No separate notification will be sent to me. To view the status of my application and the outcome of the application process, I must go to the USAJOBS website and log into My Account. Once in My Account, I must enter the "Application Status" section of the website.

A. Yes

B. No

3. I understand submission of supporting documentation, e.g., transcripts, DD 214, 50B, performance appraisal may be required for this position. I also understand that my application will not be considered if the required supporting documentation is not submitted or is not submitted in accordance with the time frames indicated in the announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

4. I understand that any correspondence necessary will be conducted via e-mail and sent to the e-mail address I provided in this application process. I must keep this e-mail address current.

A. Yes

B. No

5. Which of the following best describes your recent graduate status?

A. I am a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. (Transcripts must be submitted in order to be considered for this position.)

B. I am a current student who will complete a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution by June 30, 2021. (Transcripts must be submitted in order to be considered for this position).

C. I am a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving my degree, due to military service obligation.

D. I do not meet any of the requirements above.

6. If you are, or ever were, a federal civilian employee in a permanent position in the competitive service, what is the highest grade level you held, excluding temporary promotions? (Please include the pay plan, e.g. GS-7, WG-10, or NA for not applicable). (limit 250 characters)

7. If you are, or ever were, a federal civilian employee, please indicate the start date and end dates of the highest graded permanent positions you held, excluding temporary promotions (e.g. MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, MM/YYYY to present, or NA for not applicable). (limit 250 characters)

1. GS-7 - Choose one answer that best describes your education and experience.

A. I possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service performing work related to the duties of the position described in the vacancy announcement.

B. I have successfully completed at least one full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours or equivalent) in a degree program related to the work of this position as described in the vacancy announcement.

C. I possess a combination of specialized experience and graduate education that together meet the requirements for this position.

D. Superior Academic Achievement - I have successfully completed all of the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and I meet one of the requirements of superior academic achievement.

E. I do not meet any of the requirements as described.

2. GS-9 - Choose one answer that best describes your education and experience.

A. I possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service performing work related to the duties of the position described in the vacancy announcement.

B. I have successfully completed at least two full years of graduate level education (36 semester hours, 54 quarter hours or equivalent) OR Masters degree OR LL.B. OR J.D.in a field of study directly related to the work of this position as described in the vacancy announcement.

C. I possess a combination of specialized experience and graduate education beyond the first year of graduate study that together meet the requirements for this position.

D. I do not meet any of the requirements as described.

3. Tasks you have performed while handling and/or processing incoming office correspondence.

A. Directs, reviews, sorts and manages all mail related to certifying applications

B. Directs, reviews, sorts and manages e-mail from a variety of external audiences

C. Ensures that outgoing mail is prepared, processed and submitted in an accurate manner

D. Reviews the correspondence to determine which items require the attention of your supervisor and which should be referred to other staff members

E. Provides responses to inquires in writing or verbally

F. None of the above

4. Administrative tasks you have performed independently.

A. Prepared travel authorizations

B. Reviewed travel vouchers for accuracy and completeness

C. Reviewed automated time and attendance (payroll) documents

D. Proofread agency documents for accuracy and completeness

E. Reviewed work performed for conformance to standards and procedures

F. None of the above

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

5. Planning and managing the acquisition of products and/or services behalf of your employer.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

6. Assisted with the preparation, negotiation, and administration of grants and/or agreements.

A. Grants

B. Research agreements

C. Cooperative agreements

D. Interagency agreements

E. Cost reimbursable agreements / fee for service agreements

F. Participating agreements

G. Joint venture agreements

H. Travel agreements

I. Challenge Cost-Share agreements

J. Collection agreements

K. Federal/state/local agreements

L. Memoranda of Understanding

M. Letters of Intent

N. Other types of agreements (instruments)

O. None of the above

7. Determined financing adequacy, fiscal control, and equity arrangements for the following:

A. Grants

B. Inter-Agency Agreements

C. Cooperative Agreements

D. Fee for service programs and accounts

E. Trust Fund accounts

F. None of the above

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

8. Assisting program managers prepare agreements on behalf of your employer.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

9. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, 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, certifications, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided is subject to investigation. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false, fraudulent or inaccurate information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating 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).

B. No, I do not certify and I understand that by responding “no” to this certification that I will not receive consideration for this position.

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