USA Staffing

Position Title: Program Planner (Recent Graduate)
Agency: Government Publishing Office
Announcement Number: 22-11476225-DE-RG-USHIREMMP Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, May 2, 2022 to Wednesday, May 18, 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)

2. Are you a recent graduate who have completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution or who intend to successfully complete their educational requirements within three (3) months of their application date. Education must be completed three months after Job Opportunity Announcement closes?

OR

Are you a Veteran whom was unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have as much as six years after degree completion to apply?
(Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply.)If eligible, submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please 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).

For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

A. Yes

B. No

Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.

Please respond to the following questions below:

1. Do you have any relatives working for the Agency for which you are applying?

A. Yes

B. No

If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization employed within, and location if known.
If you did not answer yes to the previous questions, please state not applicable (N/A) in the text box.

3.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?

A. Yes

B. No

C. No, but I have an approved exemption

D. Not Applicable

4. If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?

A. Career Appointment, competitive service

B. Career-conditional Appointment, competitive service

C. Career Appointment, Excepted service - Treasury - Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)

D. Career-Conditional Appointment, Excepted service - Treasury - Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)

E. Permanent Excepted Service Appointment (Government Accountability Office)

F. Other Excepted Service Appointment (Government Accountability Office)

G. Excepted Service Appointment (other than listed)

H. Temporary (Time-Limited Appointment - not to exceed 1 year or less)

I. Term (Time-Limited Appointment - more than one year, not more than 4 years)

J. Pathways Program (Internship, Recent Graduates, or Presidential Management Fellows)

K. Not Applicable

5. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held.

6. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.

7. Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?

Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.

A. Yes

B. No

This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment; and, conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.

8. This position requires you to successfully pass pre-employment prior to appointment. Are you willing undergo the pre-employment process prior to appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

9. Do you have a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution.

A. My degree was conferred within the last two years

B. My degree will be conferred within the next 90 days

C. My degree was conferred within the last six years and I separated from obligated uniformed service within the last two (2) years after completing my degree during my obligated military service

D. My educational/eligibility requirements are not reflected in any of the above statements

10. This position requires that the applicant submit to a Background Investigation for Suitability. Are you willing to submit to a Background Investigation for Suitability?

A. Yes

B. No

11. 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.

Have you included all of the above information in your resume

A. Yes

B. No

GPO's Recent Graduates program provides an opportunity for you to gain experience in the Federal civil service at the beginning of your career. If selected, you will be placed in a dynamic, two-year career development program, and provided with a mentor and an individual training plan that may include specialized training, formal rotational assignments, and other developmental activities. If you successfully complete the program, you may be converted to a term or permanent position. (Note: To determine your Eligibility for the Recent Graduate program, and minimum qualifications, please answer all of the questions listed below. Your answers must be support by your resume. Additionally, include a copy of your official or unofficial Transcripts (not Diploma) showing award of degree).

1. Recent Graduate Program Eligibility. To be eligible for consideration under the Recent Graduate Program.

- - you must meet one of the following, and you must include a copy of your complete official or unofficial Transcript(s) showing award of qualifying degree:
  - - You must be a recent graduate who has been awarded, within the previous two years, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certification from a qualifying educational institution. OR
    - You must be a Veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving the degree, due to military service obligation. You have as much as six years after degree completion to apply.
  Do you meet one of the conditions as listed above? Please select the ONE statement below that best supports your eligibility for consideration for a position under the Recent Graduate Program. You must include your Transcript(s) showing award of degree

A. I am a recent graduate who has been awarded, within the previous two years, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certification from a qualifying educational institution. (Note: I have included a copy of my complete official or unofficial Transcript showing award of qualifying degree. If not included, I will receive no further consideration for this position.

B. I am a Veteran who has been awarded a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certification from a qualifying educational institution. I was unable to apply within two years of receiving the degree, due to military service obligation; therefore, I am applying within six years after degree completion. (Note: I have included a copy of my complete official or unofficial Transcript showing award of qualifying degree. If not included, I will receive no further consideration for this position).

C. I am not a recent graduate as described in "A or B above, and therefore, I am not eligible for further consideration.

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

2. Do you have a grade point average of a 3.0 or higher as a Recent Graduate in order to meet the Recent Graduate program requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Do you meet one of the following option below in order to qualify for the Recent Graduate position. Please select which applies to you.

C. I meet the specialized experience at the next lower grade level which may include receiving guidance to analyze, monitor, and maintain financial accounting and budget reporting procedures.

D. I do not meet any of the above listed qualifications for the Recent Graduate position.

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

4. Performs business process analysis or studies.

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.

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