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For the GS-09, you must have one year specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level that is directly related to the position and has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is:

Leading a small component of a team, program, or project; AND
Communicating with customers internally and externally to provide information and resolve issues; AND
Applying and researching rules, regulations, policies, and practices to gather facts, and draw conclusions and/or make recommendations.

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You may qualify with a Master's or equivalent degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work OR a LL.B or J.D, in a field related to this position; (attach a copy of your transcript or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit)

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You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours may be combined with experience. Credit will be given for partial experience so long as specialized experience and or required education or training meet or exceed the minimum level required for the position. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis

1. For the GS-09, select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education

A. I have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

B. I am qualified for the GS-09 level because I have a Master's Degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. (Attach a copy of transcript or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.)

C. I am qualified at the GS-09 level because I have a combination of education and experience to qualify for this position. (For more information on combining education and experience, please read the vacancy announcement.)

D. I do not meet the specialized experience as described in the previous question and do not meet the qualifying education as listed in the selections above

2. From the following list, select all of the duties you have performed on a regular and recurring basis

A. I have planned work to be accomplished by subordinates or coworkers, set and adjusted priorities, and prepared schedules for the completion of work.

B. I have instructed employees on both assistant work and administrative matters

C. I have resolved office conflicts by providing written guidance and /or assistance.

D. I have overseen the performance of other staff on a team, even though not as a formal supervisor

E. I have not performed any of the above tasks

3. From the choices below, please identify those statements that describe your experience developing or building effective teams or workgroups. Select all that apply.

A. I have led teams/work groups and had the responsibility for motivating others towards goal accomplishment by a set deadline

B. I have participated as a team member with some responsibility for motivating others towards goal accomplishment by a set deadline

C. I have demonstrated the ability to deal effectively with pressure, while maintaining the team/work groups focus, intensity and persistence under adversity

D. I have coached and mentored staff to achieve desired results

E. I have resolved conflicts, differences or problem among team members

F. None of the above

4. Which of the team leader duties have you performed? Select all that apply.

A. Planned work to be accomplished by a team

B. Prepared schedules for completion of work

C. Assigned work to team members based on priorities

D. Set and adjusted short-term priorities as needed

E. Oriented new team members

F. Coached team members in work performance

G. Set individual goals and standards

H. None of the above

5. Which of the following elements of leadership do you have experience? Select all that apply.

A. Assign and delegate work

B. Establish performance standards

C. Team building

D. Conflict resolution

E. Motivation

F. Employee development/training

G. Mentoring

H. Determining prioritization of work efforts/project work

I. None of the above

6. I have executed the following leadership responsibilities on an as needed basis. Select all that apply.

A. Assigning work to myself

B. Assigning work to others

C. Reporting daily operations status at production meetings

D. Acting in absence of my supervisor

E. Providing updates at staff meetings

F. None of the above

7. From the choices below, please identify the statement that reflects your experience in communicating orally. Select all that apply.

A. I have given presentations to individuals both within and outside my organization

B. I have given presentations to senior management officials for purposes of obtaining decisions

C. I have presented and supported decisions, conclusions, findings, or recommendations to senior management officials

D. I have provided briefings/updates to supervisors, coworkers, or others on a regular basis

E. I have provided one-on-one instruction to others on human resources issues

F. None of the above

8. Select the response(s) that reflect your experience with written communication at work.

A. Informal emails to customers, supervisors and peers

B. Formal communication via email or letters to provide information to customers, supervisors and peers

C. Policies and procedures for use within my work unit

D. Policies and procedures for use outside my work unit

E. Detailed reports with technical data and analyses

F. New Response

9. Which of the following best describes the extent of your interpersonal communications skills?

A. I have communicated with both managers and customers to provide guidance and assistance in resolving difficult issues

B. I have communicated with both managers and customers to provide guidance and assistance in resolving routine issues

C. I have communicated with both other staff members and customers to provide guidance and assistance in resolving routine issues

D. I have communicated only with other staff members to provide guidance and assistance in resolving routine issues

E. I do not have any experience as described in the choices above

10. Choose the statement that best describes your experience composing written communications, including the responsibility and accountability for accurate content, grammar, spelling, appropriate tone and format.

A. I have experience composing a variety of original written correspondence, email, procedures, memoranda or reports. I have independent responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format in the final document

B. I have experience composing routine correspondence, memoranda, e-mail, procedures or reports. I have independent responsibility for ensuring the correct spelling, punctuation, grammar and format in the document before it is finalized

C. I have experience typing correspondence written by others, ensuring document has correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, or format before it is finalized

D. I have experience reviewing documents prepared by others, ensuring correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar before it is finalized

E. None of the above

11. Choose the statement that best describes your experience interpreting written information and instructions, and using judgment in applying procedures.

A. I have experience independently applying written rules and regulations to determine needs based upon encountered situations and the issues involved. Recognizable choices do not normally cover the situations encountered

B. I have experience applying written rules and procedures in situations where a few easily recognizable choices could be made. I use judgment in selecting the most applicable procedure. Situations not covered are referred, with recommendations for resolution, to a supervisor

C. I have experience processing work in accordance with detailed written instructions covering what needs to be done. If work is encountered that is not specifically covered by the instructions, the situation is referred to a higher level employee or supervisor for resolution or advice

D. I have experience processing work in accordance with detailed written instructions, requiring little deviation from the instructions unless directed by a higher level employee or supervisor

E. None of the above

12. Choose the statement that best describes your experience improving the efficiency and quality of your work performed

A. I have no experience performing this task

B. I have made specific changes that have improved my efficiency and the quality of my work

C. I have recommended specific changes that have improved my work units efficiency and the quality of its work

D. I have recommended changes that were adopted and resulted in improved efficiency, work quality and overall efficiency of the organization

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