- Position Title
- Information Specialist
- Agency
- National Institute of Standards and Technology
- Announcement Number
- ADLP-601-22-11365106 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, January 26, 2022 to Tuesday, February 8, 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.
Below are the different ways you can be eligible for this position. You may select more than one eligibility, but you MUST select at least one and upload any required documentation indicated. More information on required documents can be found here: https://www.nist.gov/careers/applying-jobs-required-forms
The eligibility type(s) you choose will determine how you will be considered in accordance with category rating or Merit Promotion rules. Please review and select your eligibility type(s) carefully. If you do not select any eligibilities, it will impact your consideration. Once the announcement closes, changes cannot be made. If none of the eligibilities apply to you, this means you are not eligible for consideration for this position. Do you understand this?
The eligibility type(s) you choose will determine how you will be considered in accordance with category rating or Merit Promotion rules. Please review and select your eligibility type(s) carefully. If you do not select any eligibilities, it will impact your consideration. Once the announcement closes, changes cannot be made. If none of the eligibilities apply to you, this means you are not eligible for consideration for this position. Do you understand this?
3.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
To verify your eligibility, you must 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. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
- Have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
- Are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
To verify your eligibility, you must 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. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
4.
(1) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)?
-OR-
(2) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
- OR-
(3) Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
To verify you eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit a copy of the PCS orders indicating you are authorized to relocate on those orders.
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc..
-OR-
(2) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
- OR-
(3) Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
To verify you eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit a copy of the PCS orders indicating you are authorized to relocate on those orders.
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc..
5.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
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.
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.
6.
Are you a current Federal or former employee on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a LOWER GRADE LEVEL as the position being announced?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing your service, appointment type, and tenure OR 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 do not submit an award or pay adjustment SF-50.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing your service, appointment type, and tenure OR 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 do not submit an award or pay adjustment SF-50.
7.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
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 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.
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 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.
8.
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at the SAME GRADE LEVEL AS THE POSITION OR HIGHER WITH THE SAME OR HIGHER PROMOTION POTENTIAL?
To verify your eligibility as a current Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your 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:
To verify your eligibility as a current Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your 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,
- status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
9.
Are you a United States citizen AND you:
- Do not work in the Federal government; OR,
- Are on a time-limited Federal position, etc.?
To verify your eligibility, you are not required to upload additional documents.
Your application package will be placed in one of three categories based on your assessment question responses (Gold, Silver, or Bronze). Qualified individuals who score in the Gold and have Veteran's preference will be referred over non-vets. If non-vets can be referred, only those who meet the qualifications and score in the Gold category will be referred for consideration to the selecting official. If you are not an individual eligible for Veteran's preference, it is imperative you select the applicable options below if they apply to you.
10.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member meeting the conditions below?
When applying for a job, include your Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA certification of service documents with your application and make sure to mention your non-competitive eligibility status on your resume. See National Service Organizations, Peace Corps & VISTA on USAJOBS for more information
11.
Were you formerly, but not currently, employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment and have you never held the grade or full performance level of this position?
To verify your eligibility for reinstatement, you will need to submit your last SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) which shows your appointment type, service, and the agency you were employed by. Your separated SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) MUST reflect:
To verify your eligibility for reinstatement, you will need to submit your last SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) which shows your appointment type, service, and the agency you were employed by. Your separated SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) MUST reflect:
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
- your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
12.
Are you applying for eligibility based on the Schedule A hiring authority for the employment of persons with severe physical, intellectual, or psychiatric disabilities?
Learn more about Schedule A..
To verify your eligibility, you must provide "proof of a disability" documentation with your application, stating that you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability or psychiatric disability. You can get this letter from your doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. Veterans with a 30% (or greater) disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can qualify for Schedule A by submitting your VA Letter as part of your application and by claiming this eligibility option
Learn more about Schedule A..
To verify your eligibility, you must provide "proof of a disability" documentation with your application, stating that you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability or psychiatric disability. You can get this letter from your doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. Veterans with a 30% (or greater) disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can qualify for Schedule A by submitting your VA Letter as part of your application and by claiming this eligibility option
13.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
To verify your eligibility, you must 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 service which includes character of service.
- 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?
To verify your eligibility, you must 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 service which includes character of service.
14.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
- recently separated (within the past 3 years);
- are a disabled veteran;
- served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
- received an Armed Forces Service Medal
15.
Have you checked at least one eligibility above?
Please note: If you do not select at least one option above, this will impact your consideration. If none of the eligibilities apply to you, this means you are not eligible for consideration for this position.
Please note: If you do not select at least one option above, this will impact your consideration. If none of the eligibilities apply to you, this means you are not eligible for consideration for this position.
Preferences
1.
Have you held a political appointment within the previous 5-year period?
2.
I authorize the sharing of my application for other similar positions within NIST.
3.
Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you:
- * Have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and
- * Verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
4.
How did you learn about this position?
Assessment 1
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
1.
Conduct reference interviews with customers to identify what the need from the research and the type(s) of expected results. These interviews may be in person, conducted remotely, or through written correspondence.
2.
Search the internet and scientific/technical/news/business databases (e.g. Web of Science, IEEE Xplore, Compendex, Engineering Village, etc. or similar databases) to locate information related to customer research requests.
3.
Monitor and track standards activities of interest to provide information that is comprehensive and timely.
4.
Organize research results in a manner that facilitates subsequent analysis.
5.
Compile research results into a deliverable format that meets the customer's needs.
6.
Produce selected and annotated bibliographies on specific subjects.
7.
Develop Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for commonly requested information.
8.
Perform data entry of database records.
9.
Review incoming records for correctness and publishing.
10.
Analyze database content for trends.
11.
Generate database reports.
12.
Select the choice that describes how your experience and/or education meet the qualification requirements for this position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
13.
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 the application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fired 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