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Position Title
Grants Management Specialist
Agency
National Endowment for the Arts
Announcement Number
DEST-11287470-22-JC Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, December 10, 2021 to Thursday, December 16, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
Select the appropriate eligibility item(s) based on the below recruitment considerations.

Category Rating: All applicants will receive consideration for Category Rating, eligibility selections are not required.

Merit Promotion: You will only receive consideration (if eligible) under competitive merit promotion procedures if you select any of the following eligibilities: I/CTAP, Competitive Merit Promotion, VEOA or Land Management Eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.

Non-Competitive: You will only receive consideration (if eligible) under non-competitive and/or Special Hiring Authority if you select any of the following eligibilities: Persons with Schedule A disability, 30% Disabled Veteran, Non-Competitive Appointment, or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (up to GS-11 equivalent positions).
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2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you: • have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR • retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. (limit characters)
3. 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 • 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 CTAP 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. (limit characters)
4. Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service?

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Were you formerly employed, but not currently, as a Federal civilian employee on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest 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 is in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).

Please note: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). 
 
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5. 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. (limit characters)
6. Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
• was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
• served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
• performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
• if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.

To verify your eligibility, you must provide a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) and performance appraisal that demonstrates you meet the requirements outlined in the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.
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7. Are you a current Federal employee who holds or has previously held a career or career-conditional position in the competitive service with equal or higher promotion potential as the position being announced?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest 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 is in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).

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Are you a former Federal employee who previously held a career or career-conditional position in the competitive service with equal or higher promotion potential as the position being announced?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last 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 is in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).

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Are you a former Federal employee who previously held a career or career-conditional position in the competitive service, separated from the Federal Government over a year ago, and your last performance rating on record as a Federal employee was at least Fully Successful (or equivalent)?

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

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Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility designations?  Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA; or Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities. To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc.
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8. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments? If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions. For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. (limit characters)
9. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you: • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR • are entitled to veterans' preference If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Certification of Information Accuracy. It is important to note that all of your responses are subject to review and verification. If after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and or experience, you will be rated ineligible or your score will be lowered. (limit characters)
1. Select one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the qualification requirements for this position: (limit characters)
For each question/statement, select the ONE response description that best describes your experience and record your selections. Please select only one response for each item. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Provide technical assistance to potential grant applicants and field questions regarding grant guidelines and programs, proposed projects and programs, with knowledge of design and creative placemaking field activities and trends.. (limit characters)
3. Review and process applications, grants, cooperative agreements and leadership initiatives from the Design and Creative Placemaking arts field. (limit characters)
4. Follow grant applications from application to Final Descriptive Report. (limit characters)
5. Create and maintain excel spreadsheets. (limit characters)
6. Manage complex files to assist in grant application review, tracking, and funding determinations. (limit characters)
7. Review and assess project budgets for Design and Creative Placemaking projects to determine adequacy and appropriateness. (limit characters)
8. Review and evaluate Design and Creative Placemaking applications for eligibility, completeness and adherence to published guidelines prior to forwarding for review by panel. (limit characters)
9. Ensure accurate data entry and processing of applicant notification of rejection or tentative funding recommendation, revised budget, and grant award letters. (limit characters)
10. Monitor grantee performance to assure that the grantee is functioning in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant. (limit characters)
11. Prepare and deliver oral presentations for both internal and external audiences on the topic of design and creative placemaking. (limit characters)
12. Prepare a variety of statistical, narrative, research, and presentation reports concerning the field of design and creative placemaking.
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13. Represent and present on behalf of organization at select Design and Creative Placemaking conferences, meetings, and panels. (limit characters)
14. Prepare a variety of statistical and narrative reports for use by management.
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15. Writing or processing grant applications for non-profit arts organizations.
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16. Communicate complex guidelines for grant opportunities in order to advise and communicate directly with applicants on how to apply for grant funding.
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17. Develop a detailed workflow timeline which closely follows organizational directives. (limit characters)
18. Adapt to changing detailed procedures as a member of various teams.
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19. Provide critical analysis of and insight on Design & Creative Placemaking issues.
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20. Serve as a member on teams convened to provide quick responses to special projects and studies which may cut across organizational lines, divisions, disciplines, and functions.
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21. Engage in meaningful discussion of Design and Creative Placemaking and the issues, challenges, and opportunities currently facing it. (limit characters)
22. Recommend appropriate experts from the Design and Creative Placemaking field to serve as application reviewers. (limit characters)
23. Manage items related to special Design and Creative Placemaking leadership initiatives and cooperative agreements that arise. (limit characters)
24. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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 this 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. (limit characters)