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Position Title: Policy Advisor
Agency: Treasury, Departmental Offices
Announcement Number: 23-DO-238-DH Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, January 4, 2023 to Wednesday, April 5, 2023

For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.

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 a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

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

2. Would you accept a term appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity?

A. FedExperience website

B. USAJOBS website

C. Community Organization

D. Employment Office (Federal/State or Local)

E. Friend/Relative

F. Job Fair, Conference, or Convention

G. Magazine

H. Newspaper

I. School, College, Counselor

J. Vacancy Announcement Posting

K. Professional Organization

L. Radio/TV

M. Other

5. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?

A. Yes

B. No

C. No, but I have an approved exemption

D. Not applicable

Specialized experience for the GS-14: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service, public or other private sectors. Specialized experience includes experience with 3 or more of the following:
-Experience developing written analyses or memoranda for senior officials regarding the economic, financial, legal, or policy issues and recommending courses of action; OR
-Experience preparing written products such as tables, memoranda or reports and communicating the analytical findings of research; OR
-Experience creating policy implementation plans based on legislative and regulatory guidelines; OR
-Experience preparing analysis or responses to inquiries from private companies, interested parties, governmental authorities, or members of the public.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Do you meet three or more of the specialized experience as stated in the vacancy announcement?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Please indicate which specialized experience as stated in the vacancy announcement you meet.

A. Developing written analyses or memoranda for senior officials regarding the economic, financial, legal, or policy issues and recommending courses of action.

B. Experience preparing written products such as tables, memoranda or reports, or communicating the analytical findings of research.

C. Creating policy implementation plans based on legislative and regulatory guidelines.

D. Preparing analysis or responses to inquiries from private companies, interested parties, governmental authorities, or members of the public.

Specialized experience for the GS-13: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service, public or other private sectors. Specialized experience includes experience with 2 or more of the following:
-Experience developing written analyses or memoranda for senior officials regarding the economic, financial, legal, or policy issues and recommending courses of action; OR
-Experience preparing written products such as tables, memoranda or reports and communicating the analytical findings of research; OR
-Experience creating policy implementation plans based on legislative and regulatory guidelines; OR
-Experience preparing analysis or responses to inquiries from private companies, interested parties, governmental authorities, or members of the public.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

3. Do you meet two or more of the specialized experience as stated in the vacancy announcement?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Please indicate which specialized experience as stated in the vacancy announcement you meet. (Select all that apply)

A. Developing written analyses or memoranda for senior officials regarding the economic, financial, legal, or policy issues and recommending courses of action.

B. Experience preparing written products such as tables, memoranda or reports, and communicating the analytical findings of research.

C. Creating policy implementation plans based on legislative and regulatory guidelines.

D. Preparing analysis or responses to inquiries from private companies, interested parties, governmental authorities, or members of the public.

Specialized experience for the GS-12: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service, public or other private sectors. Specialized experience includes experience with 2 or more of the following:
-Experience assisting in written products such as tables, memoranda or reports and communicating the analytical findings of research; OR
-Experience assisting in creating policy implementation plans based on legislative and regulatory guidelines; OR
-Experience assisting in analysis or responses to inquiries from private companies, interested parties, governmental authorities, or members of the public.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

5. Do you meet two or more of the specialized experience as stated in the vacancy announcement?

A. Yes

B. No

6. Please indicate which specialized experience as stated in the vacancy announcement you meet. (Select all that apply)

A. Experience assisting in written products such as tables, memoranda or reports and communicating the analytical findings of research.

B. Experience assisting in creating policy implementation plans based on legislative and regulatory guidelines.

C. Experience assisting in analysis or responses to inquiries from private companies, interested parties, governmental authorities, or members of the public.

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