- Position Title
- Supervisory Community Planner
- Agency
- Agriculture, Rural Development
- Announcement Number
- DE-WI-11635722-2022-DH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 7, 2022 to Tuesday, September 20, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Supervisory Community Planner position with the Federal government. Please respond accordingly to the self-assessment questions below and insure responses are consistent with experience and reflective within your application.
1.
Have you read the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement and understand that your resume must include all specific information as outlined, such as 1) personal information that includes name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade for each job on your resume (if applicable); 4) other qualifications and do you understand that failure to submit all required information or legible documents prior to the closing date of the announcement will result in loss of consideration?
2.
Select one response that best describes how you meet the basic qualification requirements for this position.
3.
Select the following statement that is most applicable to your specialized experience qualifications for GS-13 as stated in this announcement.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Experience in describing trends both social and economic affecting the community, the problems it faces, barriers to change and the assets relied upon to promote the opportunities ahead
5.
Experience in developing partnerships with local, state, federal and private sector organizations relating to the development and implementation of the economic and community development strategic plans.
6.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge, experience, or educational experience of different forms of financing for projects that meet the needs of a particular area. Select all that apply.
7.
Research and analyze problems solutions relating to economy and community development.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Review, analyze, and evaluate the full range of community strategic plans and determine effectiveness.
9.
Research and gather information to answer inquiries from the general public and program personnel.
10.
Experience combining different forms of financing for projects that meet the needs of a particular area.
11.
Which of the following do you have on the job experience with? Select all that apply.
12.
Do you have experience analyzing economic data to recommend or inform best action or strategy for a community's economy, environment, and people?
13.
Experience gathering, compiling, and analyzing data and other information using various applications and systems. Select all that apply.
14.
Which of the following most accurately reflects your highest level of experience managing projects or program initiatives?
15.
From the list below, select the activities that you have performed for an organization.
16.
From the following list of leadership skills, please identify those that you have routinely applied in a formal work setting.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Experience reviewing economic development efforts to assess the overall effectiveness of the program.
18.
Develop new and persuasive approaches to presenting information and explaining complex issues orally in all types of environments including, but not limited to, one-on-one settings, group meetings, conferences, presentations, etc.
19.
Attend public meetings with various groups and associations, and perform public relations and outreach activities.
20.
Present findings and/or evaluated data through briefs or formal presentation.
21.
Provide consistent and current guidance on policy and procedures to various local, state, federal and private sector organizations relating to economic and community development.
22.
Facilitate information sharing with contacts of all levels within the agency and among public and private sectors on policies and programs that are targeted to improve community and economic development.
23.
Develop new and persuasive approaches to presenting written information in all types of environments.
24.
Write clear and concise documents such as guides, reports, talking points, training manuals, presentations, memorandums, and various internal communications materials.
25.
Which of the following types of documents have you written? Select all that apply.
26.
Respond to written inquiries regarding status of work.
27.
I have performed the following leadership functions in work units, team assignments, or a program that I have led, managed, or was assigned senior responsibility. Select all that apply.
28.
From the list below, select the supervisory tasks that you have performed. Select all that apply.
29.
Which of the following best describes your highest level of leadership or supervisory responsibility?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
30.
I have provided direction, guidance or instruction to new and existing staff.
31.
I have fostered flexibility through cross-training and developmental work assignments among team members.
32.
I comply with and support Equal Employment Opportunity policies and practices.
33.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.