Wednesday, March 29, 2023 to Friday, April 7, 2023
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
Department of the Army regulations include several employment categories in the definition of 'Current Department of Army Civilian Employees'. You are eligible in this category if you fall into one of the following:
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: MyBiz.
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2.").
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEFENSE CIVILIAN INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL SYSTEM (DCIPS). This category includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service and those eligible under the DCIPS interchange agreement. If you are eligible in this category, you may be required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army DCIPS employment (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2"), and, if applicable, (2) an SF-50 showing career/ career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE CYBER EXCEPTED SERVICE. This category ONLY includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army CES employment (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2"), and (2) an SF-50 showing career/ career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A TEMPORARY OR TERM APPOINTMENT. This category ONLY includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status, earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army employment, and (2) an SF-50 showing career/career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
• CURRENT FLEXIBLE LENGTH AND RENEWABLE TERM (FLRT) TECHNICAL APPOINTMENT EMPLOYEES. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing a current Army Flexible Length Renewable Term Technical appointment with a remark indicating that you are eligible for consideration as a status candidate (block 45 must contain a remark on eligibility as a status candidate under section 1109(b)(1)(B) of the NDAA for FY 2016).
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz at https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/.
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.
Are you eligible to apply as a Current Department of Army Civilian Employee?
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Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
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
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Are you eligible under this authority for appointment?
• Current or former Land Management Agency employee (i.e. the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture; the Bureau of Land Management of the Department of the Interior; the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior; the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior; the Bureau of Indian Affairs of the Department of the Interior; or the Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of the Interior); and
• Who currently are or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies.
Current land management agency appointees:
must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointment,
must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years, and
must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Former land management agency employees:
must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointment,
must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a total period of more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years,
must have performed at an acceptable level throughout the service period(s),
must apply for a position covered by these provisions within 2 years after their most recent date of separation, and
must have been separated, with respect to their most recent separation, for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable proof of your appointment eligibility by submitting a copy of your most recent SF-50 (block 24 must be a "0" or "3" AND block 34 must be a"1"), Notification of Personnel Action, documenting your Land Management eligibility for a competitive service appointment AND performance rating showing you have performed at an acceptable level.
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Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
You are eligible for this hiring category if you:
• Are a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty for more than 180 days other than for training; OR
• Are a spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty; OR
• Are the un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who was killed while performing active duty.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your eligibility for E.O. 13473 which may include:
• verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage);
• verification of the member's 100 percent disability; and/or
• verification of the member's death while on active duty.
Additionally, you may need to submit a Standard Form-15 (SF-15), an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, and applicable supporting documents as noted on the form.
Are you eligible to apply as a Military Spouse under Executive Order 13473?
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I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .
Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
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Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
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 (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet this eligibility); or
• who have preference eligibility; or
• who have derived preference
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act of 1998, as amended (VEOA) is a competitive service appointing authority that can only be used when filling permanent, competitive service positions. It cannot be used to fill excepted service positions.
"Preference eligible" under VEOA includes those family members entitled to derived preference. For eligibility information and supporting documentation requirements, go to VEOA 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.
*Active duty military members who are selected may not be appointed unless on terminal leave before the effective date of employment.
** 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.
Are you applying for consideration under the VEOA?
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Preferences
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Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
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Conditions of Employment
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This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
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Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Are you willing to submit the proper documentation to have a background investigation completed?
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Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest. This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R. Are you willing to disclose your financial affiliations prior to employment and annually thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?
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Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a one year probationary period?
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This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed. Are you willing to serve a one year supervisory probation period?
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This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 10% of the time?
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Assessment 1
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Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory Interdisciplinary GS-XXXX-13 position with the Department of the Army. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
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Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Social Scientist at the GS-0101-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Economist at the GS-0110-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Geographer at the GS-0150-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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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 Supervisory Archeologist at the GS-0193-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Environmental Resources Specialist / Supervisory Biologist at the GS-0401-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Forester at the GS-0460-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Fish and Wildlife Biologist at the GS-0480-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Fish Biologist at the GS-0482-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Wildlife Biologist at the GS-0486-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory General Engineer GS-0801-13; Supervisory Civil/Structural/Hydraulic Engineer GS-0810-13; Supervisory Environmental Engineer GS-0819-13; Supervisory Mechanical Engineer GS-0830-13; Supervisory Electrical Engineer GS-0850-13; Supervisory Industrial Engineer GS-0896-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Landscape Architect at the GS-0807-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Architect at the GS-0808-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Physical Scientist at the GS-1301-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Hydrologist at the GS-1315-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Chemist at the GS-1320-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Geologist at the GS-1350-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Interdisciplinary at the GS-XXXX-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Interpret policy guidance to manage financial budgets including resources.
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Develop, review, and analyze project schedules, budgets, resourcing, manpower needs, and milestones for large Civil works programs and projects, to ensure conformance to programmatic requirements.
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Review, interpret, and provide guidance on civil works program policy as it relates to budget and schedule development, execution, funding, scheduling, and manpower.
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Review and analyze project schedules to identify risks to program execution and develop of recovery actions to meet commitments.
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Provide support on development, defense, and execution of program budget as it is related to President's Budget, Workplan, and Supplemental funding.
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Utilize automated information system to analyze financial data on assigned programs and projects.
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Analyze project allocations, obligations, and expenditures to ensure funding execution is in accordance with required metrics and goals.
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Manage the overall budget and funding request for assigned programs and projects.
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Review funding allocations and requirements to ensure assigned programs and projects have adequate funds available and identify and communicate funding needs.
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Provide guidance on budget development, defense, and execution for assigned programs and projects.
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Develop performance standards and appraise work of assigned employees.
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Provide guidance to subordinate(s) regarding personnel matters and professional development.
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Administer full range of personnel actions (i.e. recommending leave, disciplinary actions, and performance appraisals) over professional and technical workforce.
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Serve as a mentor providing constructive feedback and coaching in their work performance.
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Represent the organization with other Districts, Divisions, Head Quarters, Federal and state agencies, contractors, or customers on programmatic issues.
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Coordinate with Leadership, Project Managers, and Operations Managers on development, defense, and execution of budgets.
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Deliver effective and concise presentations and communications both internally and in a public forum.
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Prepare reports and briefings to keep officials abreast of the progress of assigned programs/projects, issues and their resolutions, and impact on allocations and expenditures.
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Improve execution by engaging partners, stakeholders, and customers to cultivate and enhance relationships.
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Serve as the point of contact for assigned programs/projects by maintaining effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.
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Work closely with customers to solve problems in a timely and professional manner.
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Maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers as the point of contact for assigned projects.
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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. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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