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Position Title
Program Manager
Agency
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Announcement Number
R9-23-11892175-BL-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, March 27, 2023 to Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.

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.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of 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. 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) 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.
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4. Are you a U.S. citizen or national?

 
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Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification. (limit characters)
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references. (limit characters)
1. To qualify, you must possess the following one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to GS-14 grade level in the Federal service as shown below.
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Knowledge of applying program management principles, concepts, theories, and practices. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Manage Federal financial assistance (grants & cooperative agreements) to advise, review, evaluate, or resolve issues related to long-term plans for programs and corresponding projects.
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3. Market and sell new or improved administrative management strategies and policies to a wide range of colleagues and customers while considering their individual needs and expectations.
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4. Implement and evaluate program plans and goals using program management principles and practices, identifying key events, milestones, and objectives, and monitoring program accomplishments.
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Ability to lead regulation and policy development and reviews. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Lead the development and review of regulations and policies.
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6. Encourage collaboration with stakeholders to support policymaking initiatives, understand stakeholder perspectives, and develop creative solutions that are beneficial to all parties.
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7. Manage technical staff, and facilitate stakeholder engagement to actively participate in the decision-making process.
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Ability to create and maintain an inclusive workplace environment. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Create and sustain an inclusive workplace environment that promotes development of others, upholds diversity ideals, encourages cooperation between team members and assists in conflict resolution.
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9. Guide and motivate employees while fostering individual growth and productivity.
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10. Promote and environment of inclusion, trust, and respect.
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Ability to communicate with diverse audiences using various mediums. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
11. Write clearly and concisely to communicate ideas and information in an understandable and persuasive format.
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12. Establish and maintain effective relationships while gaining the support of top management on complex and controversial issues with broad impact.
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13. Effectively convey information and argument in a clear and concise manner.
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14. Effectively communicate with top management and other professionals when discussing complex and controversial issues that have a significant impact on the overall organization.
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15. Present and explain information and data analyses to various audiences through different formats and mediums, such as presentations and briefings, program status reports, and coordination with local staff, regional and mission area executives, and other organizational contacts.
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