- Position Title
- Portfolio Manager
- Agency
- AmeriCorps
- Announcement Number
- AC-21-128-11265584 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, October 18, 2021 to Monday, April 18, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
I am a disabled veteran who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more; or a disabled veteran rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more; AND my discharge was under conditions other than dishonorable.
3.
I am currently employed by AmeriCorps as a federal employee, serving on a General (permanent) appointment. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure. This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC).
4.
I am a current federal employee of AmeriCorps, possessing a current Reduction In Force (RIF) notice, whose position has been abolished from the Office of AmeriCorps State and National, Office of Field Liaison, Office of Grants Management or the Field Financial Management Center.
5.
I am a current AmeriCorps employee who is serving on a General (Permanent) appointment (not term or temporary) or I am a current AmeriCorps employee who meets the requirements of a noncompetitive hiring authority. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure. This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC).
6.
I am currently on a permanent excepted service appointment in a position which is equivalent to or greater than the grade/level of this position - OR - I am an employee at a Federal agency which has an interchange agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management OR I am an employee with a federal agency covered under other special appointing authorities or agreements e.g., TSA, U.S. Postal Service, FAA, etc. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure).
7.
Former Employees - I am a former federal employee of AmeriCorps. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure. This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC).
8.
I qualify for merit promotion based on meeting one of the following conditions: current Federal employee in the competitive service in tenure group 1 or 2; former Federal employee in the competitive service who was in tenure group 1 upon separation or tenure group 2, if the separation occurred less than 3 years ago; current Federal employee in the excepted service of an agency with an Interchange Agreement, in tenure group 1 or 2; or former Federal employee in the excepted service, with tenure equivalent to permanent status in the career/career-conditional appointment system. (Your most recent SF-50 must be submitted with your application).
9.
I qualify for Noncompetitive appointment as a military spouse based on one of the following: relocation with a service-member spouse as a result of permanent change of station (PCS) orders (https://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/qaspouse/index.aspx); spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability because of service member’s active duty service (See and complete the SF-15: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf) ; or spouse of a service member killed while on active duty (See and complete the SF-15).
10.
Noncompetitive Eligibility - I am currently serving or have previously served (within the last 3 years) in Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Please submit documentation that verifies your service in either of these organizations).
11.
I am currently employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment at the full performance level or higher of this position; or a former federal civilian employee who has held the full performance level or higher of this position on a permanent competitive appointment. (Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure).
12.
I have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities and I have certification from my physician or State Government. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your documentation of your proof of disability and certification of job readiness).
13.
Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) - I am a disabled veteran; or a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war declared by Congress; or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; or a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a military operation for which the Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; or I have separated from active duty within the past 3 years; AND separated under honorable conditions.
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Portfolio Manager, NY-0301-03, position.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that describes how you qualify for Portfolio Manager Position. Select only one letter.
2.
Please select your first location preference.
3.
Please select your second location preference.
4.
Please select your third location preference.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
Can you speak, interpret, read and write Spanish and English fluently?
6.
Have you served in AmeriCorps Senior, AmeriCorps State, National or VISTA Programs? Additionally, have you volunteered in Peace Corps or other volunteer programs? (This service must be documented and described in your resume).
7.
If you answered yes to the question above, please tell us in which program(s) you served, including the location, start and end dates.
8.
Select the statement that best describes your leadership or involvement with community service programs. Select as all that apply. (Your resume must support your experience, education and/or training as claimed in the answers below).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Select the statement that best describes your experience serving as the primary point of contact to grantees (current or potential) regarding grant related activities. (Your resume must support your experience, education and/or training as claimed in the answer below).
10.
Select the statement(s) that best describes your customer service experience. Select all that apply. (Your resume must support your experience, education and/or training as claimed in the answers below).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Select the statement that best describes your experience working with online grantmaking systems and other technology used to perform day to day work to plan for and implement specific projects. (Your resume must support your experience, education and/or training as claimed in the answer below).
12.
Describe your experience as an expert in providing authoritative information and relaying legal and regulatory requirements for programmatic and fiscal management of Federal grants to grantees. (Your resume must support your experience, education and/or training as claimed in the answer below).
13.
Select the statement(s) that best describes your experience working with teams. Select all that apply. (Your resume must support your experience, education and/or training as claimed in the answers below).
14.
Please select the response(s) that represents your experience using strategies to communicate information and create group consensus. Select all that apply. (Your resume must support your experience, education and/or training as claimed in the answers below).
15.
Select the statement that best describes your program management experience. (Your resume must support your experience, education and/or training as claimed in the answer below).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Describe your experience reviewing and responding to grantee reports and/or feedback regarding required grant or program changes. (Your resume must support your experience, education and/or training as claimed in the answer below).
17.
Select the statement that best describes your experience anticipating and identifying internal and external customer needs. Select all that apply. (Your resume must support your experience, education and/or training as claimed in the answers below).
18.
Please select the response that best describes your experience managing multiple assignments while maintaining engagement and support for internal and external customers. (Your resume must support your experience, education and/or training as claimed in the answer below).
19.
Please select the response that best describes your demonstration experience communicating with customer, internally and externally. (Your resume must support your experience, education and/or training as claimed in the answers below).
For the following statements, select the letter corresponding to the statement that best describes your level of experience, education, and/or training in that task. The experience must be clearly documented and described in your resume.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
I have served as a liaison to external organizations or individuals for the purpose of completing information and resolving problems.
21.
I have performed technical assistance with customers and colleagues to ensure a successful outcome. This includes but is not limited to assessment, research, resolution and follow up.
22.
Describe your experience serving as a team lead on a multi-disciplinary team working collaboratively.
23.
I have developed collaborative strategies within workgroups and organizations to implement specific projects. (Your resume must support your experience, education and/or training as claimed in the answer below).
24.
I have reviewed and approved written reports, briefings, and/or materials for use by management officials or others in my organization. (Your resume must support your experience, education and/or training as claimed in the answer below).
25.
I have experience implementing corrective action plans to ensure programs' desired outcome and promote program improvements. (Your resume must support your experience, education and/or training as claimed in the answer below).
26.
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 eligibility may be canceled, 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 or not responding will result in me not being considered for this position.