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Position Title
Physician (Public Health)
Agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Announcement Number
HHS-CDC-MP-23-11764461 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, December 22, 2022 to Thursday, June 22, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
Please mark "YES" to ALL eligibility options below that you want to be considered for. Remember, we can ONLY verify eligibility options that have proper documentation; see the required documents section. If you select an eligibility and don't provide proof, your application will be marked INELIGIBLE for the eligibility you wanted to be considered for. (limit characters)
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. 30% Disabled Veteran Candidate - Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions, and are eligible for a temporary or term appointment as a disabled veteran? This includes veterans who:
 
  • retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more; OR
  • have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30%or more.

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit:
 
  • a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service, AND
  • a copy of the disability letter (reflecting the overall 30% or more rating) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (https://www.va.gov/records/download-va-letters/) or Armed Service, AND
  • the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. (limit characters)
3. Former Overseas Employees - Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you:

• complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area AND
• receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating AND
• return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?

For more information, review USAJOBS Former Overseas Employees resources. 

If you indicate yes for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and performance appraisal.
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4. Military Spouse - Are you the spouse of an active-duty member of the Armed Forces eligible under E.O. 13832 and P.L. 115-232: The spouse of a member of the armed forces on active duty-OR- the spouse of a retired/separated member of the Armed Forces with a disability rating of 100% from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR- the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active-duty status?

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit the following:
 
  • Verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage), AND
  • If based on member's Active Duty status: proof of active duty status, i.e. spouse's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) or Active Duty military orders, or official documentation from the Armed Forces branch that verifies spouse's active status.
  • If based on member's 100% disability: verification of the member's retirement or release/discharge from active duty AND verification of 100% service-connected disability (DD-214 and/or VA Letter https://www.va.gov/records/download-va-letters/).
  • If based on member's death: verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300).

For more information, review FedsHireVets.gov. (limit characters)
5. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) - Are you a current employee of the Health and Human Services (HHS) who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service? If yes, confirm you meet all the following requirements:
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy;
  • Your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy;
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES), AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal, AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). (limit characters)
6. Current CDC Employee - Are you a current career or career-conditional, competitive status Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employee?

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit:
  • a copy of your most recent career or career-conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), AND
  • a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis (if different than your most recent SF-50), AND
  • if applying for a higher grade, a copy of an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirements (e.g., Promotion with an effective date more than one (1) year old, Within Grade Increase at the highest grade held, SF-50 at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one (1) year old).
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7. Foreign Service Employee - Have you completed at least 1 year of continuous service immediately before separation from one or more non-temporary Foreign Service appointments; AND your separation from a Foreign Service career-type appointment occurred in the last 3 years?
Note: Individuals entitled to veteran's preference do not need to meet this 3-year requirement.
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Have you completed at least 3 years of substantially continuous service under one or more non-temporary appointments in the Foreign Service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type appointment in that Service?
-OR-
Are you a current or former limited non-career appointee with the Foreign Service and have at least 48 months of continuous service, a performance rating of satisfactory or better, and if a former employee, no more than a one year break in service since your qualifying appointment?

If you indicate yes for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your non temporary status.  If you are outside of the 3-year requirement but are entitled to veteran's preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. 

For more information, review:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#NontemporaryForeignService
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#NontemporaryForeignService (limit characters)
8. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (e.g. Centers for Disease Control, National Institutes of Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Food and Drug Administration, etc.) for this position?

If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF) 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. SF-50 or equivalent personnel action form must reflect:
• Career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2)
AND
• Your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1). (limit characters)
9. Schedule A - Are you eligible for appointment under the Excepted Service authority for Individuals with intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities or psychiatric disabilities?

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e. a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. (limit characters)
10. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) - Are you a current or former federal employee who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service from a Federal agency outside of Health and Human Services (HHS)? If yes, confirm you meet all the following requirements:
 
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy;
  • Your grade is/was equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy;
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent;
  • It has been less than a year from your separation from Federal service

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal, AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
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11. Land Management - Are you a current or former employee of a Land Management Agency and are serving or served under a time-limited competitive service appointment? This service is qualifying for consideration under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, P.L. 114-47.

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit the following:

Land Management Employee:
  • a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing initial appointment under competitive procedures to the time-limited appointment for a total of more than 24 months without any break in service of two (2) or more years, AND
  • proof of acceptable performance ratings for each period of employment used to meet the 24-month requirement.
Former Land Management Employee - You must apply within two years of your last term or temporary job date of separation, provide the documents listed above AND a copy of your separation SF-50. Your most recent separation must be for reasons other than misconduct or performance.

NOTE: If multiple periods of time-limited appointments exist, supporting SF-50s must be provided for each period of employment used to satisfy the 24-month requirement.

For more information, review USAJOBS Land Management resource. (limit characters)
12.
Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:

• Current Federal or former employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced;
• Transfer or Reinstatement eligibles; OR
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. (limit characters)
13. Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA - Do you have service as a volunteer or volunteer leader that totals at least one year with the Peace Corps or one year of service with AmeriCorps VISTA and:
 
  • you completed your Peace Corps or AmeriCorps service within the past year or within three years and are:
 
    • in the military service, OR
    • studying at a recgnized institution of higher learning, OR
    • invlved in another activity, which in the agency's view, warrants an extension?

If you indicate yes for this question, you MUST include your Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA certification of service documents. If applying within three years also include a DD214 for military service or a transcript or other documentation to support the activity that warrants an extension. 

For more information review: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/peace-corps/
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14. Do you currently hold or have you ever held a permanent position (exclude details or temporary promotions) in the federal government at the promotion potential located on the first page of the vacancy announcement? 

** Please submit SF-50 to support your claim.
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15. Are you a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management?

For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems. 

-OR-

Are you a current:

• Postal Career Service Employee;

• Postal Rate Commission Employee;

• Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; or,

• Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee?

For more information, review Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status. (limit characters)
16.
PHS Officer/Commissioned Corps - Are you a Public Health Service (PHS) Officer?

PHS Officers are considered active duty officers or inactive reserve officers in the Corps.  

If you indicate yes for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your current personnel orders. Please remove you SSN from document before submission. (limit characters)
17. Reassignment - Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?

If you indicate yes for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
 
    • career r career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2) AND
    • your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
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18. Were you formerly, but not currently, employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you never held the grade or full performance level of this position?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:

• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2);
AND
• your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
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19. Transfer - Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? 

If you indicate yes for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status:
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1)
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20. Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) - Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • served three (3) or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: If released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); -OR-
  • are entitled to veterans' preference?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. (limit characters)
21. Federal Employee - Are you currently employed as a permanent career or career-conditional employee in the competitive service?

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit:
 
  • a copy of your most recent career or career-conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form, AND
  • a copy of an SF-50, or equivalent, that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis (if different than your most recent SF-50, or equivalent), AND
  • if applying for a higher grade, a copy of an SF-50, or equivalent, which clearly demonstrates you meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirements (e.g., Promotion with an effective date more than one (1) year old, Within Grade Increase at the highest grade held, SF-50, or equivalent, at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one (1) year old), AND
  • a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
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2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Select the specialties you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one specialty. (limit characters)
4. Are you a Current or Former Political Appointee?

Agencies must seek prior approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political Excepted Service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from the Federal Service.

You must submit your SF-50 reflecting appointment as a Current or Former Political Appointee. (limit characters)
5. I can converse on public health issues in the following foreign languages. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Physician (Public Health) position with the Federal government. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and/or experience and meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for the Physician (Public Health) position.
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2. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and/or training which meets the additional Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Physician (Public Health), GP-602-13. Note: A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association (external link) (https://www.opm.gov/leaving/index.aspx?link=http://www.ama-assn.org/ama), (AMA) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) (external link) (https://www.opm.gov/leaving/index.aspx?link=http://www.acgme.org/).
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3. Which of the following best describes your experience presenting/translating medical information?
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4. For question 3, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
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5. Which of the following best describes your experience with sharing or applying technical knowledge?
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6. For question 5, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
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7. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to developing data collection efforts?
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8. For question 7, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
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9. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to disseminating research findings?
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10. For question 9, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
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11. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and/or training which meets the additional Minimum Qualification Requirements for Physician (Public Health), GP-602-14. Note: A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association (external link) (https://www.opm.gov/leaving/index.aspx?link=http://www.ama-assn.org/ama), (AMA) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) (external link) (https://www.opm.gov/leaving/index.aspx?link=http://www.acgme.org/).
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12. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to public health knowledge?
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13. For question 12, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
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14. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to research translation?
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15. For question 14, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
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16. Which of the following best describes your experience developing research efforts?
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17. For question 16, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
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18. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to surveillance systems?
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19. For question 18, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
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20. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to data collection?
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21. For question 20, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
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22. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to conducting data analysis?
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23. For question 22, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
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24. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and/or training that meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for Physician (Public Health), GP-602-15. Note: A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association (external link) (https://www.opm.gov/leaving/index.aspx?link=http://www.ama-assn.org/ama), (AMA) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) (external link) (https://www.opm.gov/leaving/index.aspx?link=http://www.acgme.org/).
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25. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to clinical knowledge and skills?
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26. Which of the following best describes your experience presenting/translating medical information?
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27. For question 25-26, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
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28. Which of the following best describes your experience advising others on public health topics?
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29. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to public health knowledge?
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30. For questions 28-29, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
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31. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to policy formulation?
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32. For question 31, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
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33. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to disseminating research findings?
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34. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to research translation?
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35. For questions 33-34, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
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36. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to synthesizing information, data, and knowledge to provide recommendations?
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37. For question 36, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
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38. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to developing and maintaining surveillance systems?
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39. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to surveillance systems?
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40. For questions 38-39, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
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41. 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.
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