- Position Title
- Program Analyst
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-M23Y-11795933-MDK Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 20, 2023 to Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Eligibilities
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. Your answers will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will be considered under the eligibility option(s) to which you answer YES. Select YES to all eligibility options for which you want to be considered. If you respond NO to meeting the criteria for all the eligibilities, you will not be considered for the position(s) under this announcement.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
1.
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.
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• 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.
2.
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?
3.
Are you a current USDA employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?
4.
Are you a USDA employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment AND you have held or currently hold a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application 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 your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-11 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
2.
From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-12 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Participate in location research program reviews, program planning, and develops associated documentation.
4.
Maintain an inventory and/or database; and obtain routine updates
5.
I have experience establishing and maintaining communication and liaison with the following groups or officials: (Select all the apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Participate with scientific leadership and agency stakeholders in the development of the national programs.
7.
I have experience planning and carrying out the following for stakeholders, universities, and private industry, and research organizations: (Select all the apply)
8.
I have experience conducting the following tasks related to program management: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Analyze program and budgetary documents, legislation and policy statements, and prepare comprehensive cross-cutting analyses of research programs.
10.
Gather information and assist with implementation and planning teams charged with updating the Agency's long-range strategic plan to reflect change in national research priorities and policies.
11.
Review and collate responses to questions from Congress regarding ARS research programs and developing and implementing the ARS budget.
12.
I have experience preparing the following documentation related to program management: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Participate in the periodic evaluation of research program activities and operations including the assessment of effectiveness of organizational structures and relationships, operating procedures and systems, and workforce requirements and utilization.
14.
Identify ways to resolve conflicting information, validate incomplete data, and expand or condense highly sensitive and complex technical program and policy information to meet the needs of Agency and departmental policy and decision makers.
15.
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.