- Position Title
- Community Program Specialist
- Agency
- Agriculture, Rural Development
- Announcement Number
- DE-WI-11736434-2023-FPJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, November 29, 2022 to Monday, December 12, 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?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Community Program Specialist position with the Federal government. Please respond accordingly to the self-assessment questions below and ensure 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 (MM/YY); 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 the following statement that is most applicable to your specialized experience qualifications for GS-09 as stated in this announcement.
3.
Select the following statement that is most applicable to your specialized experience qualifications for GS-11 as stated in this announcement.
4.
Select the following statement that is most applicable to your specialized experience qualifications for GS-12 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.
5.
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
6.
Ability to sustain rural community development programs for assigned areas through the independent use of creativity, diversity and collaboration with various state and local agencies.
7.
Experience in assessing communities by preparing profiles that describe its economy, environment and people.
8.
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.
9.
Experience working with U.S. Department of Agriculture or other economic development programs that aid the success of communities.
10.
Prepare and monitor community assessments.
11.
Review, analyze, and evaluate the full range of community strategic plans and determine effectiveness.
12.
Research and analyze problems and recommend solutions relating to economy and community planning/development.
13.
Conduct periodic evaluations of files and databases of community strategic plans.
14.
Research and gather information to answer inquiries from the general public and program personnel.
15.
Analyzed a variety of marketing approaches and recommended the most advantageous method(s) for improved community development operations.
16.
Develop and implement tools for identifying policy issues, gathering and analyzing data, and evaluating possible impacts.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Experience combining different forms of financing for projects that meet the needs of a particular area.
18.
Experience reviewing economic development efforts to assess the overall effectiveness of the program.
19.
Which of the following most accurately reflects your highest level of experience managing projects or program initiatives?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Which of the following most accurately reflects your highest level of experience in implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive economic community development strategic plan?
21.
From the list below, select the activities that you have performed for an organization.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Which of the following statements best describe your highest level of experience and/or education in devising or recommending action plans, systems and procedures designed to promote more efficient operations or overcoming specific operating deficiencies?
23.
Explain complex issues and giving detailed answers to difficult questions in a one on one situation with a customer.
24.
Develop new and persuasive approaches to presenting information orally in all types of environments.
25.
Attend public meetings with various groups and associations and perform public relations and outreach activities.
26.
Present findings and/or evaluated data through briefs or formal presentation.
27.
Provide consistent and current guidance on policy and procedures to various local, state, federal and private sector organizations relating to economic and community development.
28.
Work with contacts of all levels within the agency to obtain or disseminate information as needed.
29.
Facilitate information sharing among public and private sectors on loan and/or grant programs that are targeted to improve economic development.
30.
Present economic development training to diverse audiences.
31.
Develop new and persuasive approaches to presenting written information in all types of environments.
32.
Write clear and concise documents such as guides, reports, talking points, training manuals, presentations, memorandums, and various internal communications materials.
33.
Develop community development presentations and materials.
34.
From the following list of leadership skills, please identify those that you have routinely applied in a formal work setting. Select all that apply.
35.
What Team Leader responsibilities have you performed as part of your regular duties? Select all that apply.
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36.
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.