- Position Title
- Program Analyst
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R9-23-11687515-RR-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, October 19, 2022 to Monday, November 7, 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 or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• 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.
If yes, confirm:
• 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.
3.
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:
• 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.
• 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.
4.
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?
5.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
GS-12 Specialized Experience Requirement
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service as shown below:
GS-13 Specialized Experience Requirement
2.
To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service as shown below:
Mastery of a wide range of management and program analysis principles and techniques including qualitative and quantitative methods in order to assess program effectiveness or identify opportunities to improve complex management processes and systems.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Assess and recommend need for policy and procedure changes to improve the effectiveness of program operations.
4.
Identify, evaluate, and/or assess internal controls to ensure operating and design effectiveness for a variety of business processes and sub-processes.
5.
Research and apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to identify, assess, analyze and improve program effectiveness, efficiency and work products.
Expert knowledge of and skill in the application of project management theories, principles, practices, tools, methodologies and techniques in order to develop, plan, implement and oversee complex project activities, Including project plans, risks assessments, timelines, budgets, and document management, on schedule and within budget.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Plan and execute complex projects utilizing project management principles, tools, and methodologies.
7.
Independently create, or prepare from template, project management documents and tools to use for project initiatives, deliverables, and presentations.
8.
Provide project management oversight of projects to resolve difficult and complex problems with numerous stakeholders as well as management of project resources, budget and schedule.
Skill in team leadership, meeting facilitation, and problem-solving methods and techniques sufficient to effectively organize and conduct task/work group meetings.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Participate on interdisciplinary teams, committees or work groups; often serving as the principal representative to ensure that the team completes assignments on schedule and within set parameters.
10.
Work with a variety of geographically dispersed offices to coordinate an effective property management or operations program.
11.
Lead or facilitate communication and teamwork among individuals in diverse programs and staffs in structured workshops or organizational meetings, and informal settings.
12.
Facilitate discussions for effective communication among project participants or other stakeholders to accomplish multi-phased or multi-year projects
Expert analytical ability used to assess technical issues, anticipate potential problems or opportunities, recommend solutions, and make difficult decisions.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to assess program and administrative operations for compliance with policies, plans and regulations.
14.
Identify non-standard or emerging operational requirements, assess impact on assigned programs and develop recommendations.
15.
Apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to assess program and administrative operations for compliance with policies, plans and regulations.
16.
Verify accuracy and integrity of data entered into database systems in order to establish quality assurance and quality control.
Ability to use spreadsheets, databases or analytical software to manipulate and organize data, conduct analyses, run reports, and build presentations.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Prepare spreadsheets and reports using various systems and database software, and provide analyses for management
18.
Guides use of agency-wide computerized database applications to assist with decision support, condition assessment, and long-range planning
19.
Build and manage digital data management tools to link independent data for evaluation and analysis including linked spreadsheets, relational database applications, statistical packages, or data management systems.
20.
Utilize an program- or agency-wide computerized maintenance or operations management system (e.g. SAMMS) and financial or business management system (e.g. FBMS) to guide management of facilities or operations and associated equipment or resources.
Expert knowledge of oral and written communication methods, skills, and processes in order to communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences and to develop and present briefings regarding Branch and Program projects, initiatives, and priorities.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Demonstrates skill in written communication by clearly and concisely communicating complex information to various audiences. Produces written products that are effectively persuasive, and free of spelling or grammatical errors.
22.
Ability to analyze complex data sets to identify significant trends and communicate the relevance of those trends to audiences at all levels of the organization in both written and oral communications.
23.
Effective oral communication with diverse audiences such as peers, higher level management, partners, and the general public.