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Position Title: Supervisory Program Marketing Specialist
Agency: Food and Nutrition Service
Announcement Number: DE-11394699-22-SH Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 to Monday, March 7, 2022

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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)

Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

A. Yes

B. No

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory Program Marketing Specialist position with Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in determining your eligibility and qualifications for this position. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume, transcripts, or other application materials and information provided by your references.

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

1. To qualify for the GS-15 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-14 level in the federal service. Qualifying specialized experience is: leading and motivating a multi-disciplinary staff and assigning their work/projects; directing public health marketing initiatives and campaigns aimed at educating Americans to make healthier food choices; and forming public and private partnerships to extend the reach and impact of public health messages.

Will you have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level by the closing date of this announcement?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Which of the following management functions have been a part of your work responsibilities on a regular basis? Choose all that apply:

A. Performance reviews of subordinate employees

B. Constructive conflict resolution

C. Identifying staffing needs

D. Budget management and implementation

E. Human Capital resource management

F. Workload management

G. Recommended selections for subordinate employees

H. Identifying employee development needs and arranging for training

I. None of the above

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

3. Have you built and maintained a work environment that promotes teamwork, acceptance and productivity among a diverse work group?

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

4. Have you served as a director or project lead to plan/conduct/oversee research-type projects relating to nutrition or health to reach the historically underserved?

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

5. Have you served as a director or project lead to develop guidance or programs for professionals or consumers related to diet and nutrition based on research findings, nutrition or public health related policy/guidelines for the historically underserved?

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

6. Have you served as a director or project lead to plan/conduct/oversee the development of web-based tools, apps and information relating to nutrition or health to help the historically underserved make healthier food choices?

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

7. Choose the statements that describe the types of interpersonal communication duties you have performed as a regular part of a job. Choose all that apply:

A. Briefed management/customers on nutrition or health related policy issues.

B. Facilitated coordination of efforts between organizational entities.

C. Acted as technical and professional representative to answer questions.

D. Presented programmatic information and/or training to staff.

E. Regularly consulted by others on technical, programmatic, and/or professional issues.

F. None of the Above.

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

8. Have you presented technical information related to nutrition or public health issues at local, state, or national professional meetings?

A. Yes

B. No

9. Choose the statements that describe the types of documents you prepared in which you were the lead author. Choose all that apply:

A. Marketing and communications plans.

B. Research reports.

C. Training and development materials.

D. Contracts, grants or cooperative agreements.

E. Factsheets, Q&As or talking points.

F. Correspondence that consolidates input from a number of different sources.

G. Presentations or briefing materials.

H. None of the above.

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

10. Have you developed technical presentations related to nutrition or public health issues for local, state, or national professional meetings?

A. Yes

B. No

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

11. Have you served as a director or project lead to develop networks and build alliances and partnerships with Federal, local government, and the private sector to collaborate across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals?

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

12. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, certifications, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided is subject to investigation. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false, fraudulent or inaccurate information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).

B. No, I do not certify, and I understand that by responding “no” to this certification that I will not receive consideration for this position.

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