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Position Title
Management Analyst
Agency
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Announcement Number
NRCS-23-11865940-ST-LA-JB Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, March 2, 2023 to Thursday, March 9, 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.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
 
 
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3. Are you a current or former permanent Farm Service Agency County employee?  (limit characters)
4. Are you a current Federal employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?  (limit characters)
5. Are you a Federal employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment AND you have held or currently hold a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised? (limit characters)
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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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7.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who is claiming eligibility under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act and: 

• was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,

• served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a single break in service of two or more years; and,
• performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; and,

• if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and whose most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
  
Note: Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better.  Part-time and intermittent service will be credited only for time actually worked.  Non-pay status (such as LWOP) is credited for up to six months in a calendar year; anything beyond six months is not credited.  Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information/documentation to determine if the 24 month criteria is met.
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8. 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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9.
Are you:

• a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• eligible for veterans' preference?

Note: If you are currently on active duty you may be considered under the two provisions above provided you submit  a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. 

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
 
 
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Select the statement that best describes your experience demonstrating your ability to perform the work of a Managment Analyst, 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.
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2. Select the statement that best describes your experience demonstrating your ability to perform the work of a Management Analyst, 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.
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3. Select the statement that best describes your experience demonstrating your ability to perform the work of a Management Analyst, 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.
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4. In which of the following administrative functions have you performed analytical work that required you to research, interpret, and apply provisions of the laws, regulations, and policies that govern them?
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5. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience preparing position papers/descriptions, briefing, proposals and/or reports related to project issues.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
6. Have you communicated, explained, or defended ideas and information clearly and adapted to the audiences level of knowledge; initiated and sustained customer outreach and as appropriate; coordinated with internal and external team members and stakeholders to proactively manage an effort; created and maintained project budgets and schedules; reported and briefed results to senior executives on a regular basis?
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7. From the descriptions below, choose the response that most accurately describes your experience promoting high quality customer service, establishing and maintaining ongoing working relations with management, peers, internal or external stakeholders.
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8. From the description below, choose the response that best describes your ability to engage in change management principles, strategies, and techniques.
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9. I am proficient at performing the following functions using spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel):
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
10. Have you used qualitative/quantitative analytical techniques to identify alternatives to solve complex project and/or program problems; anticipated problems identified and evaluated potential sources of information generating alternatives to solve problems where precedents do not exist?
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11. From the list below select those products you have independently produced using computer systems and software.
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12. From the following list of interpersonal communication skills, please identify those that you have routinely and successfully applied at work. Select all that apply.
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13. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience with partnering and outreach.
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14. 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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