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Position Title: Deputy Office Director
Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development
Announcement Number: 23-DE-HRC0357238 Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, July 28, 2023 to Monday, August 7, 2023

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

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

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.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Are you currently, or have you been within the last 5 years, a Presidential appointee (with or without Senate confirmation), Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, an appointee serving in a political capacity under an agency-specific authority, or a Noncareer SES employee in the Executive Branch?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Where did you hear about us?

Thank you for applying for the position of Deputy Office Director, GS-0101-15, with the United States Agency for International Development. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used 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 your application.

1. Choose one answer that best describes your experience.

A. I possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service performing work related to the duties of the position described in the vacancy announcement.

B. I do not meet the requirements as described above.

2. Choose all the responses that apply to your experience with cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis.

A. I have conducted cost-benefit analysis.

B. I have conducted cost-effectiveness analysis.

C. I have conducted cost-efficiency analysis.

D. I have explained the difference between cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and cost-efficiency analysis and when to use which type of analysis.

E. I have used the results of such analyses to influence policy or program decisions in a large institution.

F. I do not have any relevant experience.

3. Choose all the responses that apply to your experience with principles and methods related to cost-benefit analysis.

A. I have used the principle of time value of money in conducting cost-benefit and/or cost-effectiveness analyses.

B. I have used present value concepts in conducting cost-benefit and/or cost-effectiveness analyses.

C. I have quantified tangible and intangible benefits in conducting cost-benefit and/or cost-effectiveness analyses.

D. I have developed guidance to explain the role of concepts, such as time value of money, present value concepts, and quantifying tangible and intangible benefits, in cost-benefit and/or cost-effectiveness analyses.

E. I do not have any relevant experience.

4. Choose all the responses that apply to your experience with principles and methods related to applied microeconomics.

A. I have presented the relative merits of different evaluation strategies, including for example comparison of experimental to non-experimental methods.

B. I have used results from research on cognitive biases from behavioral economics to design new policies or implementation strategies in a new context.

C. I have conducted or critiqued power calculations in order to plan or assess a plan for an impact evaluation.

D. I have critiqued impact evaluations in the context of making recommendations or decisions on whether results from such studies ought or ought not be used to inform policy in another context.

E. I do not have any relevant experience.

5. Choose all the responses that apply to your experience with principles and methods related to general and partial equilibrium analysis from program evaluations.

A. I have used general equilibrium theories absent strong empirical evidence to influence decisions on whether and how a policy or program should be implemented.

B. I have used general equilibrium theories with strong empirical evidence to influence decisions on whether and how a policy or program should be implemented.

C. I have used partial equilibrium theories absent strong empirical evidence to influence decisions on whether and how a policy or program should be implemented.

D. I have used partial equilibrium theories with strong empirical evidence to influence decisions on whether and how a policy or program should be implemented.

E. I do not have any relevant experience.

6. Choose all the responses that apply to your experience with change management principles, strategies, and techniques to catalyze change in large institutions.

A. I have led the development and implementation of an evidence use change management strategy in a large institution.

B. I have used strategic internal communications as part of a change management strategy.

C. I have created and facilitated a community of practice (or comparable forum), composed of internal champions, as part of a change management strategy.

D. I have designed and implemented formal training as a capacity-building tool as part of a change management strategy.

E. I have collaborated with senior executives in a large institution to role model change and communicate the importance of change, as part of a change management strategy.

F. I have identified changes that needed to be made to policies, systems, processes, and other formal structures to facilitate change, and developed and implemented a plan for revising them, as part of a change management strategy.

G. I do not have any relevant experience.

7. Choose all the responses that apply to your experience with change management with respect to organizations with which you have different types of relationships.

A. I have catalyzed change related to evidence use in an organization of which I was an employee.

B. I have catalyzed other types of change (not related to evidence use) in an organization of which I was an employee.

C. I have catalyzed change related to evidence use in an organization of which I was not an employee.

D. I have catalyzed other types of change (not related to evidence use) in an organization of which I was not an employee.

E. I do not have any relevant experience.

8. Choose all the responses that apply to your experience building, leading, and inspiring teams.

A. I have turned-around the morale of a dispirited team.

B. I have led a team of at least 3 people composed of individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

C. I have formed long-lasting mentorship relationships with staff who have reported to me.

D. I have resolved challenging conflicts between one or more staff.

E. I have actively used creative approaches to showcasing and rewarding the achievements of my team.

F. I do not have any relevant experience.

9. Choose all the responses that apply to your experience ensuring that teams you lead are high-performing.

A. I have established a shared understanding of the team’s vision, mission, and values.

B. I have effectively used a variety of synchronous and asynchronous approaches to facilitating communication with and within my team.

C. I have established and consistently used formal and informal methods of providing feedback to support the development and growth of my team members.

D. I have consistently solicited, and created a safe space for my team members to provide feedback to me on my own performance as a team leader.

E. I have approached performance challenges with empathy and decisiveness.

F. I do not have any relevant experience.

10. Choose all the responses that apply to your experience staying up to date on trends in development economics research.

A. I regularly read new academic papers in the field of development economics.

B. I stay up-to-date on the most widely-cited syntheses of experimental and quasi-experimental evidence from the field development economics.

C. I understand what some of the emerging trends and debates are on methods and approaches in development economics research.

D. There is at least one sector relevant to USAID’s work in which I stay especially up-to-date on emerging trends.

E. I regularly engage with external development economists to better understand their research and how it may apply to my work.

F. I do not have any relevant experience.

11. Choose all the responses that apply to your experience staying up to date on trends in use of evidence in international development and/or humanitarian assistance.

A. I have significant experience engaging in external discussions about the importance of using evidence and approaches for using evidence.

B. I know many external organizations working on evidence use and how their views and approaches differ.

C. I can describe the evidence use approaches of several large institutions in global development and/or humanitarian assistance.

D. I do not have any relevant experience.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

12. 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 the application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fired or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001) my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied 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

B. No

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