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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.

A. Yes, I am considered a political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316.

B. Yes, I am considered a Non-career Senior Executive Service (SES), Limited Term SES, Limited Emergency SES Executive Branch employee.

C. Yes, I am considered a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or appointee who served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch.

D. Yes, I am considered a political appointee in the Executive Branch (as described in a., b. or c above) in a covered position in an agency having an interchange agreement with OPM, which allows movement from the agency's system to the competitive civil service.

E. None of the above. I am not considered a current or recent (last 5 years) political appointee as described above in items a, b, c, or d.

Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:

Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held

Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.

Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.

Assessment 1

Select the appropriate answer to the following questions based on your ability to perform the duties of the position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your answers are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of your knowledge or skills 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. Please select only one letter for each item.

1. From the descriptions below, choose the one letter beside the statement that best describes your highest level of experience that you possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of a HVAC Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision. This includes experience working on Commercial and Industrial heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and systems; experience working with refrigeration equipment and systems including commercial refrigerators, coolers, and chillers; and experience with building automation systems and its associated software and components. This is a Screen-Out Element. Failure to meet a minimum level will result in an ineligible rating. Select only ONE letter.

A. I have vocational training or I have completed an apprenticeship.

B. I have experience performing the duties of a Maintenance Mechanic under close supervision.

C. I have experience performing the duties of a Maintenance Mechanic under normal supervision.

D. I have experience performing the duties of a Maintenance Mechanic independently under limited supervision.

E. I have experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or I am consulted by other trade workers in difficult situations because of my expertise in this area.

This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic certification requirements.

2. Do you have an EPA approved universal refrigerant recovery certificate? This is described as possession of a universal refrigerant recovery certification approved by the Environmental Protection Agency.

A. Yes

B. No

3. VERIFICATION STATEMENT: Your rating is subject to verification based on the resume, narratives and other relevant documents you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information are grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from federal employment. Please choose A to certify that your answers are accurate and complete.

A. I certify that my answers are accurate and complete.

B. I do not wish to certify. I understand that I will not be considered for the position.

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