- Position Title
- Cemetery Representative (OA)
- Agency
- National Cemetery Administration
- Announcement Number
- RP-22-PL-11337620-913-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, December 23, 2021 to Thursday, January 6, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your background and experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you possess least one (1) one year of specialized experience equipped with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the Cemetery Representative position? To be creditable, the experience must have been equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include work experience that includes, but is not limited to, interacting with customers and staff, analyzing data; preparing graphs, charts, presentations, maintaining a database system; tracking and logging expense items; scheduling appointments; coordinating meetings and scheduling conferences; establishing and maintaining an efficient filing and reference system for all files; using automated data processing equipment to generate a variety of reports; typing letters, memos, reports, etc. in final form; processing incoming and outgoing materials such as correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other forms of written communication; establishing priorities and setting deadlines; providing an interpretation of policies; gathering data; preparing reports, and making recommendations; develop findings, recommendations, and justifications, etc.
2.
Do you possess a typing speed of 40 wpm or higher?
3.
This position requires possession of a valid state driver's license. Do you possess a valid state driver's license?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Independently research policies and regulations, and interpret guidelines to identify solutions.
5.
Respond to inquiries from management, co-workers, and the public answering questions and providing resolutions.
6.
Maintain close control and follow up on work to assure timely completion.
7.
Assemble and organize data to advise higher level management.
8.
Develop and maintain records and filing systems to organize work.
9.
Coordinate with others to complete a project or accomplish work related activities.
10.
Establish own work priorities to accomplish assignments.
11.
Perform scheduling activities including notifications and reminders.
12.
Operate standard office equipment (for example, computer, telephone, typewriter, fax, photocopier, and calculator) to complete work.
13.
Utilize word processing and internal computer software programs to create, edit, print, retrieve, or manipulate files.
14.
Prepare, collate, manage, all reports necessary utilizing the appropriate computer programs.
15.
Use database/spreadsheet programs to input data, complete forms, and create charts, tables, or graphs.
16.
Make, receive, or transfer telephone calls.
17.
Respond orally to inquiries or requests for information to resolve queries.
18.
Maintain professionalism while dealing with sensitive or controversial issues and situations.
19.
Participate in public affairs and speaking engagements to communicate the agency's mission.
20.
Process incoming forms, records, and other documents.
21.
Read and comprehend documents.
22.
Compose correspondence, written reports and news releases.
23.
Proofread documents and correspondence to address formatting, grammatical, consistency, or typographical errors.