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Position Title
Program Analyst (Policy and Program Advisor, Farm Production and Conservation Portfolio)
Agency
Office of the Secretary of Agriculture
Announcement Number
OTR-23-11815535-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 to Tuesday, March 14, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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.

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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.
 
 
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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?
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
The following questions are designed to determine if you possess the experience needed to meet the specialized experience requirements for this position. Your resume must clearly support the responses you select or you will be rated as not qualified. (limit characters)
1. Select the statement that best describes your experience demonstrating your ability to perform the work of a Program Analyst (Policy and Program Advisor, Farm Production and Conservation Portfolio), GS-0343 at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Your resume must contain evidence to support your responses. (limit characters)
2. Select the statement that best describes your experience demonstrating your ability to perform the work of a Program Analyst (Policy and Program Advisor, Farm Production and Conservation Portfolio), GS-0343 at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Your resume must contain evidence to support your responses. (limit characters)
3. Select the statement that best describes your experience demonstrating your ability to perform the work of a Program Analyst (Policy and Program Advisor, Farm Production and Conservation Portfolio), GS-0343 at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Your resume must contain evidence to support your responses. (limit characters)
4. Select the statement that best describes your experience demonstrating your ability to perform the work of a Program Analyst (Policy and Program Advisor, Farm Production and Conservation Portfolio), GS-0343 at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Your resume must contain evidence to support your responses. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
5. Selective Placement Factors:
  1. I have expert knowledge in Indian Country farming, ranching, and/or agriculture production.
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6. Selective Placement Factors:

I have lived in or worked directly in Indian Country in farming, ranching, and/or agriculture production.
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7. Selective Placement Factors:

I have expertise in barriers with federal programs affecting Indian Country farming, ranching, and/or agriculture production.
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8. From the choices below, select the statement(s) that best describe(s) your experience analyzing program-related data and information. (Select all that apply)
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. From the choices below, select the option that best describes your experience identifying barriers, issues, and problems with the implementation and administration of federal agricultural production, farming, ranching, and/or conservation programs impacting Indian Country. (limit characters)
10. From the choices below, select the option that best describes your experience researching and analyzing information and recommending policy changes that address the concerns and special needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives. (limit characters)
11. From the choices below, select the stakeholders you communicate with regularly. (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
12. Please select the choice that best describes your highest level of experience presenting program information/data to senior decision makers and executives. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. Do you have experience developing informational material about Tribal Nations customs, norms, interests, and other aspects of Tribal Nations and culture?
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
14. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience verbally communicating technical information. (limit characters)
15. Evaluating and recommending ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations and programs (limit characters)
16. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience collaborating with others. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
17. Do you have experience in developing policy recommendations for senior staff to assist in the development of a programs, management, policy decisions, analyses, and other significant decision making under strict deadlines for completion? (limit characters)
18. Does your extensive knowledge of Tribal perspectives, cultural relevance, and indigenous perspectives allow you to be an effective advocate for Tribal Nations?
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19. Do you have experience coordinating substantive policy discussion meetings with tribal leaders, organizations, and tribal citizens? (limit characters)
20. Do you have experience identifying Tribal Barriers to accessing federal programs? (limit characters)
21. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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