- Position Title
- Program Support Assistant (OA)
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-S23Y-11807466-AC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 27, 2023 to Thursday, February 16, 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 those eligibilities.
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.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? 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 were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or 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.
• 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 were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or 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.
4.
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?
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-06 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-07 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
3.
Are you able to type at least 40 words per minute?
4.
I have scheduled conferences and meetings and performed the following actions: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Prepare travel requests and vouchers for foreign and domestic travel.
6.
Advise on travel allowances and requirements, and ensure adherence to travel regulations.
7.
Establish, maintain, and revise the office filing system and tracking logs.
8.
Complete requests for personnel actions and write or provides sample position descriptions.
9.
I have participated in program planning support work such as the following (Select all that apply)
10.
I have compiled the following data based on previous year expenditures, and prepared and ensured accuracy of all reports: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Advise on the time-frame for approval of new projects or termination of old projects.
12.
I have been responsible for the administrative oversight of various business processes including processing the following data: (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.
Coordinate documentation reporting requirements and provide oversight for the process.
14.
Edit material for correct structure, clarity, and arrangement, such as format for scientific journals and other media.
15.
Screen all calls and visitors, answering questions on established policy or routine matters.
16.
I have advised employees on procedural and documentation requirements for the following: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Provide training and advisory services to the staff in all program administrative procedures ensuring compliance with regulations.
18.
I have used the following software to document employee leave schedules and to commit to staff time for appointments and meetings (Select all that apply)
19.
I have applied word processing software to materials involving complex formats such as the following: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Use a variety of graphical, spreadsheet, and database software packages (e.g., QuatroPro, Excel) to obtain statistical data from published reports.
21.
I have experience using the following programs: (Select all that apply)
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.