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Thank you for your interest in a Social Science Program Coordinator position with the Federal government. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
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BASIC REQUIREMENT: The following are basic requirements for appointment as a Social Science Program Coordinator in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), which all applicants must met. Please refer to the Qualifications and Duties sections of this vacancy announcement for detailed information.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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BASIC EDUCATION: Do you possess bachelor's or higher degree in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position? (UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED: If you do not submit your transcript, your application will not be reviewed.)
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BASIC EXPERIENCE: Do you possess four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field? (UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT AND/OR CLEAR DETAILS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: If you do not submit the required document, your application will not be reviewed.)
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BASIC COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Do you possess combination of education and experience that provided you with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field? (UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT AND/OR CLEAR DETAILS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: If you do not submit the required document, your application will not be reviewed.)
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, one of the following criteria must be met to be qualified for this position. Please refer to the Qualifications and Duties sections of this vacancy announcement for detailed information.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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GS-11: EXPERIENCE - Do you possess one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled? To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (i.e., GS-09) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Qualifying examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to: applying knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of health education and health promotion for clients; planning and performing a wide range of activities related to the development, implementation, and evaluation of a whole health program, health promotion and employee wellness; and utilizing a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness. (CLEAR DETAILS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must show complete information for each job entry, such as beginning and ending dates of employment, duties performed, and/or total hours worked per week.)
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GS-11: EDUCATION - Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. Do you possess have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree? This education must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work? NOTE: One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. (UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED: If you do not submit your transcript, your application may not be reviewed.)
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GS-11: COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION - Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. Do you possess equivalent combinations of experience and education as described in question 4 and 5 to meet the total requirements for this position? You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education (i.e., 36 semester hours) leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT AND/OR CLEAR DETAILS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: If you do not submit the required document, your application will not be reviewed.
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The following statements pertain to Team Building - Manages group processes; encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Works with individuals throughout the facility and/or community, in a client-centered process to facilitate & empower the client to develop and achieve self-determined goals related to health & wellness.
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Develops and delivers classes, seminars, workshops, etc. on various employee health topics including but not limited to nutrition, physical activity, and mental health topics or works to identify and collaborates with relevant subject matter experts.
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Implements use of available individual health assessments to determine employee wellness strengths and opportunities and tracks employee improvement and goal attainment as appropriate.
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The following statements pertain to Partnering - Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Creates a personalized health plan with employees who desire one by exploring the employee's mission, aspiration, and purpose.
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Models healthy behavior and provides support and encouragement to employees as it relates to behavior change.
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Provides health coaching to employees on an individual basis or in a group setting.
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The following statements pertain to Analytical Thinking - Solves problems/issues quickly and effectively, involving a methodical step-by-step approach to thinking; breaks down complex problems into single and manageable components and considering each part in detail; Makes a systematic comparison of various alternatives; Notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; Identifies a set of features, parameters, or considerations to take into account.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Assembles a diverse planning team of interdisciplinary health professionals and representatives from various services within the medical center.
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Works with a committee to develop a charter, goals and strategic plan for an employee health program, and ensures the plan is updated annually.
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Conducts needs assessment(s) of employees to determine program needs and interests.
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The following statements pertain to Information Communications - Effectively expresses information to multiple audiences through clear, convincing oral and written communications; demonstrates logical thinking when describing facts and concepts, and shapes communications to meet the needs of a specific audience; actively listens to others and demonstrates understanding of their comments and/or questions.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Collaborates with other services on the assessment of the health needs of employees.
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Responsible for scheduling, approving instructors, selecting classes and activities, and organizing events.
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Adjusts program offerings based on employee utilization, satisfaction and effectiveness.
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VETERAN'S PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION REMINDER - In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
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TRANSCRIPT REMINDER - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
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RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Job title
Duties (be as detailed as possible)
Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
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