USA Staffing

Position Title: Student Trainee (Economics)
Agency: Foreign Agricultural Service
Announcement Number: PW-11754284-23-FAS-OAD Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 to Monday, January 16, 2023

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you currently a student who has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate? Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.

For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate Resources.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

2. Are you a retiree receiving a civilian Federal or FSA County Annuity?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Have you ever received a voluntary separation incentive payment (VSIP or buyout) to leave the Federal civilian service or FSA County position?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you a current or former: Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?

A. Yes

B. No

Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and applicant 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. From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how you meet the education requirements for this position at the GS-02 level.

A. I possess a high school diploma or GED.

B. I do not have the education as described above.

2. From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how you meet the education requirements for this position at the GS-03 level.

A. I have completed one (1) full academic year of post-high school study. (Note: One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter credits, or the equivalent in a college or university.)

B. I do not have the education as described above.

3. From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how you meet the education requirements for this position at the GS-04 level.

A. I have completed two (2) full academic year of post-high school study. (Note: Two years of full-time academic study is defined as 60 semester hours, 90 quarter credits, or the equivalent in a college or university.)

B. I do not have the education as described above.

4. From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how you meet the education requirements for this position at the GS-05 level.

A. I have completed four (4) full academic years of post-high school study.

B. I do not have the education as described above.

5. I have independently created and modified products using the following software as a tool: (select all the apply)

A. Word Processing (e.g., Word)

B. E-mail

C. New Response Text

D. Spreadsheet (e.g., Excel, Quattro Pro)

E. Databases (e.g., Access)

F. Graphics/ Presentation Tools (e.g., PowerPoint)

G. Query tools and Languages

H. Project Management Tools

I. Statistical/Quantitative Analysis Tools (e.g., SAS, SPPS)

J. Web Browsers/Search Engines

K. None of the above

6. I have used the following office tools or equipment routinely in jobs or volunteer work (select all that apply):

A. Multi-line telephone systems

B. Voicemail

C. E-mail

D. Networked office systems/applications

E. Personal computers

F. Internet

G. Copiers

H. Fax Machines

I. Scanning

J. None of the above

7. I have used the following word processing software (select all that apply):

A. Microsoft Word

B. Excel

C. Word Pro

D. Word Perfect

E. Outlook

F. PowerPoint

G. Other

H. None of the above

8. Apply written instructions at work, in volunteer activities, or in school.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

9. Work with schedules and deadlines.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

10. Orally communicate non-technical information

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

11. I am proficient at providing clear written and/or oral information to respond to inquiries and provide information.

A. Yes

B. No

12. Compose formal correspondence dealing with non-technical, non-scientific information.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

13. 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.

A. Yes, I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education (degrees, certifications, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided is subject to investigation. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false, fraudulent or inaccurate information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).

B. No, I do not certify, and I understand that by responding “no” to this certification that I will not receive consideration for this position.

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