- Position Title
- Insurance Specialist
- Agency
- Veterans Benefits Administration
- Announcement Number
- CASK-11443739-22-CMW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, April 22, 2022 to Tuesday, April 26, 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:
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.
- 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
Thank you for your interest in a position with Department of the Veterans Affairs. We will evaluate your resume and your response to this occupational questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Choose the answer below which best describe your employment and experience. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
From the descriptions below, please select the response that best reflects your level of experience that qualifies you for the Insurance Specialist GS-12 grade level.
For each of the following items below, select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience using the scale provided.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Develop and maintain current operating manuals to reflect new or changed policies, procedures, or regulations.
3.
Develop requirements and make recommendations to improve efficiency of operating systems.
4.
Develop project management timeline to implement new initiatives.
5.
Conduct studies of technical matters.
6.
Assist in creating training materials.
7.
Prepare and score tests of usable studies of new applications and classroom training.
8.
Conduct quality review and validation of operations in compliance with statutory and regulatory policies.
9.
Identify regulations which need amending to ensure consistency within the organization
10.
Assist in the data collection for audits and accounting reports.
11.
Prepare white papers and/or briefings both oral and written.
12.
Research and prepare responses to congressional, presidential and management inquiries.
13.
Prepare reports to management related to organizational initiatives implementation and performance progress.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
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 this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined 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 not being considered for this position.