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1. You must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band or level equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal Service or comparable private or public sector experience, which has equipped you with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience developing quantitative and qualitative social science research design approaches, and applying judgment and ingenuity in using, and/or guiding others to use, these approaches to effectively perform evaluations or other applied research. Do you meet this requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Please provide a short narrative to support your response to the statement above which includes examples and specific details about your experience such, as information on the circumstances, the complexity of the work, your level of responsibility, key methodological decisions and any analysis techniques used. Your response must include information sufficient to determine possession of experience. (limit 2,500 characters)

3. In addition to the specialized experience, you must also meet the individual occupational requirements for the social science series 101. Please select the answer that describes how you meet this requirement.

A. I have a degree in a behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

B. I have a combination of education and experience that provided me with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

C. I have four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

D. I do not meet any of the above.

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

4. Select the answer that best describes your experience designing and implementing applied research projects, including both qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques, to conduct social science research.

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.

5. Select the answer that best describes your experience developing data collection instruments (e.g. survey or structured interview questionnaires, file review forms, or other primary data collection tools/methods).

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. Please provide a short narrative to support your response to the statement above which includes examples and specific details about your experience, such as a description of the types of instruments and methods and the key design decisions. Your response must include information sufficient to determine possession of experience.
(limit 2,500 characters)

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

7. Select the answer that best describes your experience working collaboratively on the design and implementation of studies with people from more than one discipline (e.g., law, economics, public policy, etc.) and/or professional role (e.g., administrators, state/federal officials).

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.

8. Select the statement that best describes your experience in quantitative analysis of primary/secondary data (e.g., descriptive statistics, correlations, multivariate analyses) using SAS, STATA, R etc.

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.

9. Select the statement that best describes your experience in qualitative analysis (e.g., focus groups, content analysis, developing interview and survey questions) to conduct social science research.

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.

10. Select the statement that best describes your level of experience in writing, or helping to write, products such as reports, documents, or articles to communicate research design, methodology, or study results to non-technical audiences.

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.

11. Select the statement that best describes your experience successfully balancing competing demands on multiple tasks or projects during the same time period.

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.

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

12. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information in and attached to this application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent information on or attached to this application may be grounds for not hiring me or firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. I understand that any information I give may be investigated.

A. Yes

B. No

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