- Position Title
- PROGRAM SPECIALIST (BILINGUAL)
- Agency
- Inter-American Foundation
- Announcement Number
- IAF-23-DE-11854593CPO Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, February 22, 2023 to Wednesday, March 15, 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?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the agency hiring for this position; and
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position; and
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
For items 1, 2, and 3, please read the following statements carefully. Your response to the following questions will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position.
1.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be 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 provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
2.
Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
3.
This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF) that must be met to do the work of the position. Please certify if you meet the SPF for this position. This experience must be clearly documented in your resume. Are you professionally proficient to speak, read, understand, and write in English and Spanish? If you do not meet the Selective Placement Factor, you are ineligible for further consideration.
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
4.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements to perform the duties of a Program Specialist (Bilingual), GS-0301-09.
5.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements to perform the duties of a Program Specialist (Bilingual), GS-0301-11.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answer to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Researches and gathers information on policy, procedural and/or regulatory requirements related to administrative operations and processes.
7.
Reviews agency administrative policies and drafts standard operating procedures for implementation.
8.
Reviews agreements or other documents to ensure compliance with administrative processes and procedures requirements.
9.
Monitors and reports on administrative activities for an organization.
10.
Manages some combination of document generation and management, resource management, travel, procurement, and/or financial management functions for an organization.
11.
Provides recommendations to office management on courses of action for unresolved budgetary issues.
12.
Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
13.
Monitors and updates contract oversight system(s).
14.
Gathers and communicates requirements information related to contractor execution, funding, and contract compliance requirements.
15.
Serves as the primary point of contact with vendors, contractors.
16.
Develops procurement documents such as requests for proposals and statements of work.
17.
Gathers and communicates requirements information to appropriate individuals in order to monitor execution, funding, and contract compliance.
18.
Coordinates with various offices to gather and summarize specific information to include in reports.
19.
Identifies trends, relationships and linkages within data and outlines potential problem areas.
20.
Proposes a prioritization strategy for issues or tasks based on program goals, resources, or other factors.
21.
Conducts systemic and well-organized research into a wide variety of topic areas.
22.
Prepares graphs and tables summarizing budget projections, expenditures and program activities to be used by management in making decisions regarding the budget.
23.
Evaluates the impact of new regulations or policies and drafts implementing procedures.
24.
Drafts correspondence in response to Congressional inquiries or other taskings.
25.
Compiles information and drafts summaries of results and alternative approaches.
26.
Proof-reads contract, financial or other documents for accuracy.
27.
Prepares graphs and tables summarizing financial information or other findings in written products of various types, including tables, charts, and portions of reports.
28.
Prepares briefing materials summarizing information on administrative issues, projects or programs.
29.
Collaborates with others to develop written materials designed to convey key information.
30.
Maintains effective relationships with staff in various offices to share information, coordinate actions and resolve problems.
31.
Serves as a point of contact providing information on administrative requirements, regulatory requirements and quality control.
32.
Communicates and coordinates with staff who provide administrative support for new funding actions, to ensure administrative processes and procedures are followed.
33.
Listens actively and encourages dialogue to foster communication and workflow within a diverse group.
34.
Cultivates cooperative relationships with all levels of staff and management to gather and summarize pertinent information in response to data calls.
35.
Discusses process or performance concerns with contractors to identify and reach acceptable solutions.