- Position Title
- Program Assistant
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-23-11953239-DE-OR-ARS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 18, 2023 to Monday, September 25, 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?
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.
• 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.
3.
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.
• 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.
4.
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?
• 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?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 3 location(s).
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Please respond to the following questions. Any experience claimed in response to the questions MUST be supported by information in your resume. This information must be SPECIFIC, (i.e., duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments). Failure to provide supporting documentation may result in an ineligible rating.
1.
Please select one response from the choices shown below that correspond to the level of specialized experience and/or education you fully possess to qualify for the GS-5 level. Your resume must contain evidence to support your responses.
2.
Please select one response from the choices shown below that correspond to the level of specialized experience you fully possess to qualify for the GS-6 level. Your resume must contain evidence to support your responses.
3.
Please select one response from the choices shown below that correspond to the level of specialized experience you fully possess to qualify for the GS-7 level. Your resume must contain evidence to support your responses.
4.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience assisting in interpreting program/contract data to ensure compliance with established procedures and deadlines.
5.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience recognizing and apply specific documentation requirements between differing programs to organize them.
6.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience creating a systematic approach to acquiring needed program data from remote locations to expedite the administrative process.
7.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience gathering and organize relevant data and determine appropriate contract documents to meet program requirements.
8.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience creating, maintaining and inputting information into databases to manage programs.
9.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing, maintaining, and disposing of files.
10.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience preparing contracts for financial assistance programs.
11.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing methods to track and manage contract specific program actions to ensure timely adherence to policy.
12.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing and maintaining rapport with field staff to resolve program issues, provide guidance and make recommendations in accordance with policies, objectives and procedures related to program responsibilities.
13.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience researching, interpreting and applying Federal regulations, procedures and program handbooks/manuals to complete assignments.
14.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience preparing and implementing internal office procedures.
15.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience composing correspondence of a general or routine nature.
16.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing plans for the completion of work.
17.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience responding to customer requests and questions.
18.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience taking responsibility for accomplishing work goals and meeting deadlines.
19.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience prioritizing work or tasks to be completed.
20.
Check all of the following software categories in which you are able to independently create and modify products and use the software as a tool in performing the tasks required of this position.
21.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience adjusting work priorities.
22.
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.