- Position Title
- Social Science Specialist (National Program Leader)
- Agency
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture
- Announcement Number
- NIFA-S23Y-11717935-NW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 9, 2022 to Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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Eligibilities
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. Your answers will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will be considered under the eligibility option(s) to which you answer YES. Select YES to all eligibility options for which you want to be considered. If you respond NO to meeting the criteria for all the eligibilities, you will not be considered for those eligibilities.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
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.
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• 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?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position.
1.
Select the statement below which best describes your basic qualifications for the GS-0101 Social Science series.
2.
From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-13 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
3.
From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-14 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders to establish strategic program goals and objectives for programs in social science areas relevant to food and agriculture.
5.
Coordinate and collaborate with others to solve problems and challenges relevant to food and agricultural programs.
6.
Assemble and lead diverse teams and acquire resources to support research, extension, and education programs and other activities to meet major needs and challenges in food and agriculture.
7.
Consult with experts on the development of assessment metrics to evaluate national or regional impacts of research, education, and extension programs.
8.
Represent food and agricultural programs in briefings, meetings, committees, or task forces at professional and scientific societies, public and private agencies, and other organizations.
9.
Anticipate and participate in implementing actions on long-term issues and opportunities in agricultural research, education, and extension.
10.
I have made formal presentations or given briefings in the following settings: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Maintain technical and disciplinary competence in order to lead national programs addressing emerging topics, trends and issues.
12.
Identify challenges and synthesize information from a wide range of sources to develop impact-focused programs that address challenges, emerging problems, and opportunities in food and agriculture.
13.
I have had education, training or experience conducting or applying social science disciplines in the following areas: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Coordinate and collaborate with others to exchange information to meet needs and challenges in agricultural programs in the United States and in turn, solve problems and strengthen programs or projects through interdisciplinary interaction.
15.
Conceive, formulate and execute regional, national, or international programs.
16.
Manage programs by prioritizing activities, anticipating and resolving possible obstacles and directing all program aspects.
17.
Provide internal and external leadership and counsel and provides vision, direction, and perspectives.
18.
Analyze and evaluate methodologies used in social science disciplines to determine the validity and reliability of research results or the effectiveness and efficiency of education or extension activities.
19.
Apply research and assessment results to improve program development and performance in agricultural activities.
20.
Participate in interagency, interdepartmental, or interdisciplinary work groups, task forces, and committees addressing critical issues in food and agricultural programs in the United States.
21.
I have experience using program planning principles and techniques in order to conceive, formulate, and evaluate programs or activities.
22.
I have experience participating in evaluating and assessing the short or long term impacts and outcomes agricultural science programs: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Implement knowledge of recent developments in basic and applied research, education, and extension in agricultural programs.
24.
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 my not being considered for this position.