USA Staffing

Position Title: ALCOHOL & TOBACCO TAX & PERMIT TECHNICIAN
Agency: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Announcement Number: 22-TTB-5-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 to Tuesday, November 16, 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 surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

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

2. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity?

A. FedExperience website

B. USAJOBS website

C. Community Organization

D. Employment Office (Federal/State or Local)

E. Friend/Relative

F. Job Fair, Conference, or Convention

G. Magazine

H. Newspaper

I. School, College, Counselor

J. Vacancy Announcement Posting

K. Professional Organization

L. Radio/TV

M. Other

For the GS7: Specialized experience is one year of experience at the GS-06 level or equivalent in the Federal service which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:

Experience reviewing, analyzing, and maintaining financial documents for accuracy and validity, identifying significant factors, and recommending solutions.

1. Select the choice which best describes your experience.

A. I have one full year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the GS-06 level as described in the vacancy announcement.

B. I do not meet the specialized experience requirement.

2. Please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title and length of time performing the duties. (limit 250 characters)

For the GS6: Specialized experience is one year of experience at the GS-05 level or equivalent in the Federal service which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:

Experience reviewing, analyzing, or maintaining financial documents for accuracy and validity.

3. Select the choice which best describes your experience.

A. I have one full year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the GS-05 level as described in the vacancy announcement.

B. I do not meet the specialized experience requirement.

4. Please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title and length of time performing the duties. (limit 250 characters)

5. Please select the choice(s) that describe your experience in identifying problems, analyzing information, and developing solutions.

A. I have solved routine problems such as determining if an individual correctly submitted required documents.

B. I have analyzed documents and determined their impact on my tasks.

C. I have gathered and analyzed information from multiple sources to resolve issues.

D. I have grouped information from a variety of sources to develop an action plan.

E. I have reconciled conflicting or incomplete information to develop solutions to decide what corrective action to take.

F. None of the above

6. Do you have experience in analyzing statistical information, transaction reports and documentation for accuracy, compliance and correctness?

A. Yes

B. No

7. Please select the answer(s) which reflect your experience in researching and interpreting instructions, guidelines, and procedures to determine the appropriate actions.

A. I have researched and interpreted instructions, guidelines, and procedures to determine their relevance to the individual circumstances to provide advice and assistance to customers.

B. I have researched information to prepare reports, charts and graphs.

C. I have assisted in the development of new procedures.

D. None of the above

8. Choose the response(s) that best describe(s) your experience analyzing and interpreting financial data.

A. Reviewing data and providing recommendations to resolve account discrepancies

B. Working with subsidiary systems (i.e., procurement, travel, labor, bankcard, accounts receivable, accounts payable, Permits Online (PONL) and Integrated Revenue Information System (IRIS)

C. Reviewing, analyzing, maintaining, and reconciling subsidiary and general ledgers

D. Received training in professional accounting principles, theories, concepts, and techniques

E. None of the above

9. Select the statement that best describes your experience using guidelines in completing an assignment or providing customer assistance.

A. I have applied rules and regulations to difficult situations independently.

B. I have applied rules and regulations to easily recognizable choices that required judgment in selecting the most applicable procedure. Situations not covered were elevated according to procedure.

C. I have processed work using detailed written instructions requiring little choice in deciding what needed to be done.

D. None of the above

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

10. Do you have experience in researching and evaluating information for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with requirements?

A. Yes

B. No

11. Please check the statement(s) which best demonstrate(s) your experience with administrative management.

A. Experience recognizing situations where tax revenue may be endangered

B. Experience solving problems and devise techniques for accomplishing work objectives where few precedents or guidelines are available

C. Experience dealing with others with poise, tact, and good judgment

D. Experience organizing information and communicating it orally and in writing

E. None of the above

12. Choose the statement(s) that best describe your skill in using office automation equipment and software packages to research data, develop and maintain automated databases, and conduct trends analysis.

A. I have experience using a word processing package such as Microsoft Word or Word Perfect to compose, proof and edit correspondence.

B. I have experience using a spreadsheet program such as Excel.

C. I have experience using intranet and internet browsers and servers.

D. I have experience using an email application for interoffice communications.

E. None of the above

13. Indicate your experience in maintaining and promoting effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, co-workers, and contractors.

A. I have established effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, co-workers, and contractors.

B. I have led efforts to promote establishing effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, co-workers, and contractors.

C. I have worked on teams to promote establishing effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, co-workers, and contractors.

D. I have developed programs to promote establishing effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, co-workers, and contractors.

E. None of the above

14. Please select the response(s) that best describe(s) your experience with writing.

A. I have prepared original written materials using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

B. I have prepared summary reports based on research findings that are accurate, clear, and logical.

C. I have written presentation materials.

D. I have written policies or regulations for an office setting.

E. None of the above

15. Please select the answer(s) that represent your experience communicating orally. (Select all that apply)

A. I have experience in answering phones in a work setting.

B. I have experience explaining non-technical information in a manner that is well understood by others.

C. I have experience explaining technical information in a manner that is well understood by others.

D. I have experience presenting recommendations to a supervisor or boss.

E. I have experience expressing my disagreement on a work issue to a fellow co-worker.

F. I have experience expressing my disagreement on a work issue to a supervisor or boss.

G. I have experience presenting technical information in a public setting (i.e., lectures, presentations, job fairs, etc.).

H. None of the above

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