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Position Title: Program Analyst
Agency: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Announcement Number: 23-EPS-IMP-11903894-CG Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 to Wednesday, April 26, 2023

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Eligibilities

1. Do you currently work at the ATF? If so, you may be eligible to apply to this vacancy announcement.

To be eligible, you must:

Be a current permanent ATF employee on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. If you are unsure of your eligibility, access eOPF or HR Connect and open your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50): Block 24 -Tenure must be "1 - Permanent" or "2 - Conditional" AND Block 34 - Position Occupied must be "1 -Competitive Service." If you are still unsure of your eligibility, contact the individual listed in the vacancy announcement for assistance.
Submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) with your application package before the announcement closes. You can obtain a copy from eOPF or HR Connect.
Select "Yes" to this eligibility question.

Based on the above, are you eligible to apply as an ATF Employee? If you work at ATF, select "Yes", submit the required documentation, and we will make the determination for you.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

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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.

A. Yes

B. No

Preferences

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

Assessment 1

Thank you for your interest in a position with the Department of Justice (DOJ). Your response to this assessment questionnaire, in conjunction with other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in making screening decisions. This is a DOJ job application system. Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this application. Incomplete/incorrect responses may result in you not receiving appropriate consideration.

1. Choose the one answer that best describes your experience and/or education.

A. I have one full year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the next lower grade (GS-5 level) or pay band in the Federal service to successfully perform the duties of the position.

B. I have completed: (1) one full year of progressively higher level graduate education; or (2) a Bachelor's Degree with superior academic achievement (S.A.A.). S.A.A. is based on class standing--upper third of the graduating class, grade-point average--3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale or election to membership in a national scholastic honor society; or (3) a combination of experience and education.

C. I do not meet any of the qualifications requirements as described above.

2. You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade in the federal service which has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Select the choice which best describes your specialized experience.

A. I have one full year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the GS-07 level as described above.

B. I have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.B. or J.D., if related, in an accredited college or university that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

C. I have a combination of education and experience as described that together qualify me for this position.

D. I do not have one full year of specialized experience as described in the vacancy announcement and/or I do not meet the education requirements as stated in 2 above.

3. I have one full year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the GS-09, analyzing and evaluating an operations program.

A. I have one full year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the GS-09 level as described above.

B. I have 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree OR LL.M., if related, in an accredited college or university that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

C. I have a combination of education and experience as described that together qualify me for this position.

D. I do not meet or exceed the 1 year of specialized experience as described in the vacancy announcement and/or I do not meet the education requirements as stated in 2 above.

4. Which statement best describes your experience in gathering and evaluating facts and information?

A. I have had no training or experience in performing this task.

B. I gather information and enter details into a summary document created by a senior employee.

C. I collect documents and summarize them for use by other decision makers.

5. Which statement(s) describes your experience in compiling data?

A. Gathers data and prepares reports on personal statistics.

B. Organizes narrative and statistical information using established methods, techniques and precedents (i.e. review of databases, questionnaires).

C. Research and identify data from automated and manual data files.

D. Review and evaluate statistical reports.

E. Collect, analyze and evaluate operational or administrative information.

F. None of the above.

6. Which best describes your experience working with data?

A. Generate data from multiple sources.

B. Compile data from multiple sources.

C. Analyze data from multiple sources.

D. Interpret data from multiple sources and create a report.

E. None of the above

7. Please select the answer below that best describes your highest level of experience developing recommendations and actions to senior management on a variety of issues that were designed to improve program effectiveness and efficiency of work operations.

A. I have assisted others who developed recommendations that were designed to improve program effectiveness and efficiency of work operations.

B. I have independently developed recommendations that were designed to improve program effectiveness and efficiency of work operations.

C. I have been responsible for overseeing the work of others who developed recommendations that were designed to improve program effectiveness and efficiency of work operations.

D. I have no experience developing recommendations that were designed to improve program effectiveness and efficiency of work operations.

8. Which of the following written communication experience do you currently possess?

A. Provide basic reports to management.

B. Provide performance reports to management.

C. Create responses to basic inquiries.

D. Draft written analyses

E. None of the above

9. Choose the statements that describe your current work experience with relaying information?

A. Create presentations.

B. Provide a presentation to a work group.

C. Provide a presentation to management.

D. Provide training sessions to co-workers.

E. Led a Brown Bag session for staff on federal employment.

F. None of the above

10. What statement describes your experience in verbally presenting information to others?

A. I have had no training or experience in performing this task.

B. I verbally notify supervisors, managers, or offices of decisions, problems, or further actions needed.

C. I give formal presentations on routine or non-technical information at departmental/organizational meetings.

D. I provide basic training on office procedures and processes.

11. Select the statement that describes your experience in expressing facts and ideas in writing.

A. I have had no training or experience in performing this task.

B. I write short responses to routine requests for information.

C. I write simple reports and complete documents based on study findings and results of analyses.

13. What is the extent of your experience in developing presentation materials?

A. I have had no training or experience in performing this task.

B. Prepare slides using Power Point presentations for training sessions.

C. Develop portions of presentation materials on routine or simple issues.

D. Develop presentation materials on complex issues.

14. Do you have experience related to computer-based techniques for manipulation of data, including its collection, analysis and presentation?

A. Yes

B. No

15. Do you have comprehensive knowledge of coordinating and administering studies and surveys to determine program effectiveness regarding records management, correspondence, reports, forms, and information reviews?

A. Yes

B. No

16. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is 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 give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.

A. Yes, I certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith, and I understand the information provided above.

B. No, I do not certify/understand the information provided above.

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