- Position Title
- Federal Air Marshal
- Agency
- Transportation Security Administration
- Announcement Number
- FAM-23-974664-11858275-ST Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, March 1, 2023 to Wednesday, April 12, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.
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Enter the number of MONTHS of Federal service experience you have attained as a firefighter, law enforcement or air traffic controller.
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you an Individual with a Disability? You are eligible for this appointing authority if you are an individual:
- with an intellectual disability; OR
- a severe physical disability; OR
- a psychiatric impairment; AND
- you have acceptable proof of the disability.
- a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional duly certified by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, to practice medicine); or,
- a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (State or private); or,
- a Federal agency, State agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
5.
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?
6.
Were you formerly, but not currently, employed as a permanent (non-temporary) civilian employee in a Federal agency other than the Agency hiring for this position?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent status.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent status.
7.
Are you currently employed as a permanent (non-temporary) civilian employee in a Federal agency other than the Agency hiring for this position?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent (non-temporary) status.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent (non-temporary) status.
8.
Are you a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Displaced Employee? To be eligible you must meet one or more of the following:
- A current (OR former) employee of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) who will be (OR has been) separated through TSA involuntary workforce reduction (IWR) procedures AND I am eligible to be considered for TSA positions for all areas of consideration, for up to one year after the effective date of my involuntary separation;
- A former TSA Transportation Security Officer (TSO) eligible for rehiring priority under the Priority Employment Program (PEP);
- An applicant for a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) position who has had my enter-on-duty (EOD) date delayed or offer rescinded due to a workforce reduction or anticipated reduction eligible for priority consideration under the Priority Employment Program (PEP).
9.
Are you currently employed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)?
As a current TSA employee, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your most recent non-Award Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your status.
TSA employees who do not submit the SF-50 with their application must document their current TSA position in their resume and may be required to provide the SF-50 document during the selection process. TSA employees may obtain a copy of their most recent non-Award SF-50 at https://eopf.opm.gov/dhs/.
As a current TSA employee, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your most recent non-Award Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your status.
TSA employees who do not submit the SF-50 with their application must document their current TSA position in their resume and may be required to provide the SF-50 document during the selection process. TSA employees may obtain a copy of their most recent non-Award SF-50 at https://eopf.opm.gov/dhs/.
10.
Are you a former Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employee?
To verify your eligibility as a current or former TSA civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent status.
To verify your eligibility as a current or former TSA civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent status.
11.
Are you eligible for appointment as a veterans preference eligible?
This category includes veterans whose discharge was under honorable conditions AND:
Supporting documentation:
You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Acceptable documentation is:
** The "certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the certification is submitted for consideration in the hiring process. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Prior to appointment, the service member's character of service and qualifying discharge or release must be verified through a DD form 214 or equivalent documentation.
This category includes veterans whose discharge was under honorable conditions AND:
- who served 3 or more years of continuous active duty service in the military or
- who have preference eligibility; or
- who have derived preference.
Supporting documentation:
You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Acceptable documentation is:
- DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). The member 4 copy of your DD Form 214 is preferable (Note: If you have more than one DD Form 214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service.); OR
- Future Military Retirees*: You are required to submit a copy of your retirement DD Form 214 OR a copy of your approved retirement letter AND a copy of your terminal leave letter OR certification document**. You will be required to provide your DD Form 214 prior to appointment; OR
- Future Military Separatees*: You are required to submit a copy of your most recent DD Form 214 OR certification document** OR a copy of your most recent active duty orders AND a copy of your terminal leave request (if applicable). You will be required to provide your DD Form 214 prior to appointment.
- Disabled Veterans: You are required to submit a copy of one of the separation documents identified above AND documentation of your overall service connected disability identified on the SF-15, page 2, section B or Section C.
** The "certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the certification is submitted for consideration in the hiring process. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Prior to appointment, the service member's character of service and qualifying discharge or release must be verified through a DD form 214 or equivalent documentation.
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Are you eligible for Veterans' Preference under the provisions of Title 5 United States Code Section 2108?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation to validate your claim, such as:
NOTE: If you are claiming Veteran's Preference based upon period of service, a compensable disability, a widow or spouse entitlement, or as a Purple Heart recipient, please submit a copy of the following documents, as applicable: DD Form 214, FEB 2022 Certificate of Uniformed Service copies for either the Service, Veteran Administration, or Department of Labor which provide the Special Additional Information citing the Character of Service; or prior year versions of the DD Form 214 Certification of Release or Discharge from Active Duty copies Service-2, or Member-4 which provide Special Additional Information citing the Character of Service), Form SF-15 - Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, and any documentation that supports your claim (e.g., Department of Veterans Affairs letter dated 1991 or later. Please refer to the SF-15 form to determine what documentation is required. To access this form, please Click Here.)
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation to validate your claim, such as:
- DD-214 - If you are claiming Veterans' Preference or eligible Veterans' Service, provide a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other appropriate documentation to prove your entitlement and to provide verification of an Honorable Discharge.
- SF-15 and VA Letter - If you are claiming Veterans' Preference based upon a Compensable Disability, Widow or Spouse Entitlement, or as a Purple Heart recipient, you must submit your DD-214 or other proof of entitlement; an SF-15, and the required proof of disability, i.e., Department of Veterans Affairs letter dated 1991 or later.
NOTE: If you are claiming Veteran's Preference based upon period of service, a compensable disability, a widow or spouse entitlement, or as a Purple Heart recipient, please submit a copy of the following documents, as applicable: DD Form 214, FEB 2022 Certificate of Uniformed Service copies for either the Service, Veteran Administration, or Department of Labor which provide the Special Additional Information citing the Character of Service; or prior year versions of the DD Form 214 Certification of Release or Discharge from Active Duty copies Service-2, or Member-4 which provide Special Additional Information citing the Character of Service), Form SF-15 - Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, and any documentation that supports your claim (e.g., Department of Veterans Affairs letter dated 1991 or later. Please refer to the SF-15 form to determine what documentation is required. To access this form, please Click Here.)
Preferences
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Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 5 location(s).
How did you hear about this opportunity?
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Please let us know how you heard about this opportunity.
Suitability and Conditions of Employment
Please respond whether or not you have been convicted* of the offense listed within the past 10 years. (Note: By responding "Yes" to any of these, you will be removed from consideration for this position.)
*You have a conviction if you plead no contest (nolo contendere), plead guilty, were found guilty, or found not guilty by reason of insanity, to any of the listed disqualifying offenses. The only exceptions are if your guilty plea or conviction has been reversed on appeal, your conviction has been expunged, or you have been pardoned.
*You have a conviction if you plead no contest (nolo contendere), plead guilty, were found guilty, or found not guilty by reason of insanity, to any of the listed disqualifying offenses. The only exceptions are if your guilty plea or conviction has been reversed on appeal, your conviction has been expunged, or you have been pardoned.
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Forgery of certificates, false marking of aircraft, and other aircraft registration violations.
2.
Interference with air navigation.
3.
Improper transportation of hazardous material.
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Aircraft piracy.
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Interference with flight crew members or flight attendants.
6.
Commission of certain crimes aboard aircraft in flight.
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Carrying a weapon or explosive aboard aircraft.
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Conveying false information and threats.
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Aircraft piracy outside the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States.
10.
Lighting violation involving transporting controlled substances. Essentially, this means that if you have been convicted of transporting illegal drugs in a plane without activating the navigation or anti-collision lights you are disqualified.
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Unlawful entry into an aircraft area that serves air carriers or foreign air carriers contrary to established security requirements.
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Destruction of an aircraft or either a domestic or international aircraft facility. It is a federal crime to use any device, substance or weapon, to intentionally perform an act of violence against any person at an airport or to destroy or seriously damage the facilities of such an airport.
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Murder.
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Assault with intent to murder.
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Espionage.
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Sedition (inciting insurrection against lawful authority).
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Kidnapping or hostage taking.
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Treason.
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Rape or aggravated sexual abuse.
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Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, or manufacture of an explosive or weapon.
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Extortion.
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Armed or felony armed robbery.
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Distribution of, or intent to distribute a controlled substance.
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Felony arson.
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Felony involving a threat.
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Felony involving willful destruction of property.
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Felony involving importation or manufacture of a controlled substance.
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Felony involving burglary.
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Felony involving theft.
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Felony involving dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation.
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Felony involving possession or distribution of stolen property.
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Felony involving aggravated assault.
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Felony involving bribery.
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Felony involving illegal possession of a controlled substance punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of more than 1 year, or any other crime classified as a felony that the Under Secretary determines indicates a propensity for placing contraband aboard an aircraft in return for money.
35.
Violence at international airports.
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Conspiracy or attempt to commit any of the criminal acts listed above.
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Interference with security screening personnel.
All the information you provide may be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application form, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
38.
Does the TSA employ any of your relatives?
Please respond whether or not you have been separated (e.g., terminated, removed, or resigned while a proposed termination or removal was pending) from TSA for any of the following reasons within the last three years.
Note: By responding "Yes" to any of these, you will be removed from consideration for this position
Note: By responding "Yes" to any of these, you will be removed from consideration for this position
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Were you separated due to unacceptable performance?
40.
Were you separated due to misconduct?
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Were you separated due to receiving a negative suitability determination from the Personnel Security Division?
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Did you resign after receiving a proposed removal letter?
Resume Requirements
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I understand that my Resume must include the following or I may be found ineligible for consideration:
- Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including month and year) for work experience
- Number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week
- Performance level for federal civilian positions (i.e. band or grade)
Field Office Assessment (FOA)
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If you progress to the Field Office Assessment (FOA) step, please select an office location to attend and take your FOA:
Medical Exam
1.
If you progress and receive a Conditional Job Offer, please select a location to take your Medical Exam:
FAMS COES
1.
I agree to undergo a comprehensive background investigation. The background investigation will include a check of my credit history and criminal record, a polygraph, interviews with prior employers, and contacts with references, co-workers, and personal associates including family members and friends. I understand that I may be disqualified from consideration based on information obtained during this background investigation.
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I understand that if I am selected as a Federal Air Marshal that, upon Entry-on-Duty, I must be available to attend a 16 week training course, the first 7 1/2 weeks of which will require me to reside in Artesia, New Mexico and the second 8 1/2 weeks of which will require me to reside in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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I agree to sign a Mobility Agreement if I am selected as a Federal Air Marshal. I understand that signing a mobility agreement means that I may be assigned to any location over which the FAMS has jurisdiction, either US or worldwide, throughout my tenure.
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I understand that if selected as a Federal Air Marshal I will be required to travel constantly. I understand that constant travel means that I will be required to travel while on duty and that I will be required to have multiple overnight stays in the US and worldwide.
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I agree to be available for permanent or long-term temporary (e.g., 30 days, 90 days, 120 days, etc.) assignments in any US or international location in which the Federal Air Marshal Service operates.
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I understand that Federal Air Marshals are subject to changing shifts and assignments based on the needs of the Federal Air Marshal Service. I further understand that flexible schedules are not available. I agree to perform the duties assigned to me and work the hours assigned to me.
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I understand that the workday of a Federal Air Marshal is often longer than 8-hours and includes holidays and weekends. I agree that I will work extended hours, holidays or an irregular schedule as assigned.
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I understand that Federal Air Marshals are often required to travel to areas or locations that may be dangerous or present health hazards. I agree to travel to these types of locations as assigned.
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I understand that as a Federal Air Marshal I will be required to carry a firearm (i.e., handgun) as part of my regular routine and that I may be required to use this firearm in a variety of situations that present a threat of serious harm to myself and/or to others.
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I understand that as a Federal Air Marshal I may be required to engage in strenuous and potentially dangerous duties that include, but are not limited to, the use of defensive tactics.
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I understand that as a Federal Air Marshal I may be required to use deadly force.
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I understand that if I am selected, I will be required to attend and successfully complete all training. This training may include but is not limited to physical fitness and nutrition, academic training such as training on laws, policies, and law enforcement related training such as firearms and firearms qualification, defensive tactics, arrest and apprehension techniques.
FAMS Optional Questions
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Are you a current Federal Air Marshal?
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What is your highest level of education?
3.
If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please describe the level of education. If you did not answer other, please put "N/A".
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What was your area(s) of study? Check all that apply.
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Do you have any previous professional Law Enforcement experience?
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How many years of previous professional Law Enforcement experience do you have?
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What type of Law Enforcement experience do you possess? Check all that apply.
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If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please describe what type of Law Enforcement experience you possess. Otherwise, answer "N/A".
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Assessment 1
Please answer all of the questions listed below. Errors or omissions may affect your consideration for employment. Remember that your experience is subject to verification.
Your responses to these statements will be scored and the score you receive will be used as a measure of the degree to which your background matches the qualifications and competencies required for this job.
In responding to these questions, you should carefully consider each of these statements and choose the response that best matches your experience level. Your resume must support your self-ratings.
Please read response options carefully as response options may have changed.
PLEASE NOTE: Your self-ratings will be reviewed. If, after reviewing your resume and any supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your category placement may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Federal Air Marshal (FAM) at the SV-D pay bad or equivalent pay grade in the Federal Service.
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Influencing or persuading others over whom I have no direct authority.
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Handling difficult interpersonal situations, such as resolving conflict or providing unwanted or negative feedback.
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Initiating, establishing, and maintaining positive working relationships with individuals with a variety of different backgrounds and characteristics (e.g., age, race, gender, education-level, etc.).
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Please indicate where in your resume (e.g., position title, work experience, education, etc.) your ratings for the above questions can be verified. The information you provide in the text box below will only be used to help reviewers find verifying information in your resume. The information you provide in the text box will not be evaluated or rated.
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Analyzing information (e.g., situations, data, etc.) to identify problems, inconsistencies, or trends.
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Identifying and assessing the risks and benefits of alternative solutions to a problem.
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Taking action in urgent or critical situations even if information is incomplete or limited.
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Making difficult decisions that may produce unpleasant consequences.
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Please indicate where in your resume (e.g., position title, work experience, education, etc.) your ratings for the above questions can be verified. The information you provide in the text box below will only be used to help reviewers find verifying information in your resume. The information you provide in the text box will not be evaluated or rated.
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Handling highly stressful or difficult situations (e.g., tight deadlines, hostile or difficult individuals, emergencies, etc.).
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Persisting to achieve goals or objectives even under conditions of adversity.
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Maintaining composure under pressure.
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Please indicate where in your resume (e.g., position title, work experience, education, etc.) your ratings for the above questions can be verified. The information you provide in the text box below will only be used to help reviewers find verifying information in your resume. The information you provide in the text box will not be evaluated or rated.
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Setting goals and establishing priorities.
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Monitoring the success of actions or solutions.
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Learning from unsuccessful solutions or actions and using this information constructively.
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Please indicate where in your resume (e.g., position title, work experience, education, etc.) your ratings for the above questions can be verified. The information you provide in the text box below will only be used to help reviewers find verifying information in your resume. The information you provide in the text box will not be evaluated or rated.
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19.
From the following statements, identify the highest level of problem-solving activity that you have performed.
20.
From the following list of responses, indicate all the approaches you have successfully used to analyze and evaluate new information to make a decision.
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Overcoming obstacles to successfully implement a chosen solution.
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Please indicate where in your resume (e.g., position title, work experience, education, etc.) your ratings for the above questions can be verified. The information you provide in the text box below will only be used to help reviewers find verifying information in your resume. The information you provide in the text box will not be evaluated or rated.
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23.
Which of the following responses best describes your experience working in environments where immediate and unpredictable circumstances necessitated an operational change?
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Which of the following responses best describes your highest level of experience responding to emergencies or incidents?
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What types of tasks have required you to shift from one task/ objective to another based on new information gathered onsite?
26.
Please indicate where in your resume (e.g., position title, work experience, education, etc.) your ratings for the above questions can be verified. The information you provide in the text box below will only be used to help reviewers find verifying information in your resume. The information you provide in the text box will not be evaluated or rated.
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