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Position Title
Supervisory General Engineer/ Supervisory Physical Scientist (Equip Dev) (Interdisciplinary)
Agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Announcement Number
HHS-CDC-D2-23-11776330 Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, December 27, 2022 to Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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)
2. 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).
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3. 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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Preferences
1. Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series. (limit characters)
2. 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.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Supervisory General Engineer (Equipment Development)/ Supervisory Physical Scientist (Equipment Development) 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 Supervisory General Engineer (Equipment Development), GS-0801-14. (limit characters)
2. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and/or experience and meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for a Supervisory Physical Scientist (Equipment Development), GS-1301-14. (limit characters)
3. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the additional Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Supervisory General Engineer (Equipment Development)/ Supervisory Physical Scientist (Equipment Development), GS-0801/1301-14. (limit characters)
4. Which of the following best describes your experience meeting customer needs?
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5. Which of the following best describes your experience evaluating data for analysis?
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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. (limit 250 characters)
7. Which of the following best describes your experience making choices about data collection methodology?
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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. (limit 250 characters)
9. Which of the following best describes your experience evaluating engineering design solutions?
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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. (limit 250 characters)
11. Which of the following best describes your experience solving problems and issues when managing a project?
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12. As a project manager, which of the following best describes your experience ensuring project success?
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13. For questions 11-12, 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. (limit 250 characters)
14. Which of the following best describes your experience developing research protocols and data collection methods?
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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. (limit 250 characters)
16. Which of the following best describes your experience diffusing interventions into occupational settings?
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17. Which of the following best describes your experience diffusing technologies?
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18. For questions 16-17, 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. (limit 250 characters)
19. Which of the following best describes your experience assessing the various impacts of incorporating new technology?
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20. Which of the following best describes your experience with developing and advancing technology systems or system components to improve health and safety outcomes?
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21. For questions 19-20, 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. (limit 250 characters)
22. 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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