- Position Title
- Grants Management Specialist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- WO-1614-CRPS-22-11622631-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, August 30, 2022 to Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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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,
- 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.
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.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than 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 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.
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 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.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Grants Management Specialist position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Grants Management Specialist position.
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Grants Management Specialist work at the GS-11 level or equivalent.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
For the questions below, please select the best answer or answers to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position.
Your responses will be used to determine minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. Be sure that your experience as listed in your application materials supports your responses to the questions below. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience that you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Your responses will be used to determine minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. Be sure that your experience as listed in your application materials supports your responses to the questions below. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience that you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
History and Archaeology: Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on particular civilization and cultures, and of preservation and archival techniques.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Ability to follow the National Historic Preservation Act and its implementing regulations.
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Provide management and support for awarding grants to historic preservation projects that meet program objectives and carry out grant program policies, plans and procedure using historic preservation knowledge.
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Share historic preservation grant information with potential and active grantees to guide them in the proper application method and post award activities.
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Work with the organization and management of grant selection panels and the grant apportionment process.
Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Use financial and management principles, methods, and program regulations in order to ensure that grantees make legal and optimum use of grant funding.
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Monitor expenditures to ensure they are eligible, appropriate, and auditable.
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Monitor performance, review program operations, ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations, and address contentious operational issues.
Technology Application: Uses machines, tools, instruments, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Use appropriate technology tools when communicating to potential and active grantees to include written, oral, email, online, grant systems, etc. to accomplish tasks in an efficient and productive manner.
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Assist with the distribution of grant information to existing grantees through web, social media, phone, email, and writing and use digital media to communicate responses and information about grant programs to the public.
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Seek out training for any technology needed by the position.
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Use computer software systems to include but not limited to Microsoft Office and Adobe to provide responses to grantees.
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Use technology to navigate online review systems and run reports as needed for the analysis and selection of grant applications and to monitor and track grant project progress and completion.
Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Effectively communicate and collaborate with potential and active grantees what the benefits and regulations are that relate to the requirements of grant programs.
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Seek out and provide partnership opportunities with diverse types of audiences to develop good applications for relevant historic preservation grant programs.
Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Respond in a timely and professional manner to all inquiries.
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Communicate effectively with other staff, programs, and supervisors in a professional and informative manner.
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Speak with clarity and tact to develop professional relationships, communicate proposals, make formal presentations, and communicate information related to a wide range of historic preservation policy and program issues to diverse professional and general audiences.
Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Use professional writing skills in all aspects of the position including: professional correspondence, emails, presentations, reports, social media, web, etc.
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Ability to communicate information to grantees, partners, and the public regarding grant programs and associated issues.
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Develop and coordinate written responses and resources based on application and interpretation of relevant legislation, regulations, program requirements, and policies.
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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 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.