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Position Title
Recent Graduate - Financial Management Analyst
Agency
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Announcement Number
PW-23-CHI-BLS-12118730-KAN Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, September 8, 2023 to Thursday, September 14, 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? (limit characters)
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. Your answers will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will be considered under the eligibility option(s) to which you answer YES. Select YES to all eligibility options for which you want to be considered. If you respond NO to meeting the criteria for all the eligibilities, you will not be considered for the position(s) under this announcement.

NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
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2. Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, have completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program OR will you complete such requirements within the future time frame stated in the announcement? 

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Are you a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your qualifying degree or certificate (associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or vocational/technical degree or certificate) due to military service obligation AND are you within six years from the date the degree or certificate was completed?

Note: To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of graduation (transcripts). If you are applying within six years of graduation due to military service, you must provide supporting documentation to show military time served in the form of a DD-214.  If you are currently on active duty you may be considered under the provisions above provided you submit  a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.  

For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
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Preferences
1. I understand that the responses I selected in this questionnaire must be fully supported by detailed descriptions of my work experiences in my resume. In the event that my responses are not supported by my resume, the human resources office will amend my responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency demonstrated in my resume. (limit characters)
2. I understand submission of supporting documentation, e.g., transcripts, DD-214, SF-50, Most recent performance appraisal dated within 18 months (or reason explaining why one cannot be provided) may be required for this position. I also understand that my application will not be considered if the required supporting documentation is not submitted or is not submitted in accordance with the time frames indicated in the announcement. (limit characters)
3. Where did you first learn about this Department of Labor (DOL) job opportunity? (limit characters)
4. Please provide the name of the institution/college/university or organization/program/network where you first heard about this Department of Labor (DOL) job opportunity. If you learned about this DOL job opportunity through a DOL Sponsored Career Fair, please provide the name of the career fair. If you learned about this job through OCIO, please specify if it was through OCIO LinkedIn, OCIO Twitter or another OCIO Outreach Method. If not applicable, please enter N/A. (limit 250 characters)
Core Questions
1. Are you a current Federal employee? (limit characters)
2. If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate pay plan of the highest graded position you held. (limit characters)
3. If you selected "Other", please enter the Pay Plan. If not applicable, please enter N/A. (limit 100 characters)
4. If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the highest-grade level you held. (limit characters)
5. If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the dates of the highest title, series, graded position you held (MM-YYYY to MM-YYYY or Present, or if not applicable, please enter N/A.).

Note: Time-In-Grade restrictions apply in relation to advancement to General Schedule positions of employees in the competitive service.
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6. If you are, or were, a Federal employee who held a permanent position in the competitive service, what is the highest full performance level* of that position?

*Full Performance Level: The highest grade level in an employment career ladder. For example, if the position is a Secretary, grade GS-5 with a target grade or promotion potential to GS-7, the GS-7 grade level is the full performance grade level of the position. It is the highest grade in the Secretary position's employment career ladder (i.e., GS-5, GS-6, GS-7).
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7. Does the Department of Labor employ any member of your family? (limit characters)
8. If yes to previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization in which employed, and location if known. If not applicable, please enter N/A. (limit 250 characters)
9. Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?

Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
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10. Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years? (limit characters)
11. For DOL employees only, what is your bargaining unit status? (limit characters)
12. Are you currently serving or have you served in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Financial Management Analyst, GS-0501-9, position with the Department of Labor. 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. (limit characters)
1. To meet the qualifications requirements for the Financial Administration and Program, GS-09, select the option that best describes your education and/or experience background.
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2. A customer directs a question to you, but you are not sure of the correct answer. What do you do?
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3. From the following choices, select those answer options that reflect your experience in the area of customer service.
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4. Select all the responses that describe the methods and sources you have used at work or as part of academic studies to gather and analyze data and information to address an existing problem and develop potential solutions.
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5. Choose the response that best fits your experience in conducting basic research to gather facts, drawing logical conclusions and/or making recommendations.
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6. Do you have experience in analytical problem solving, researching and analyzing technical materials to identify and resolve problems?
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7. Please select those experience statements in the following list that best describes your highest levels of demonstrated ability and experience in effectively building relationships with others and working with teams to accomplish goals.
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8. In an academic or work environment, I have made oral presentations to:
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9. Select the environment in which you feel you work most effectively.
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10. Which of the following honors, awards, or other recognition have you received for your contributions in academic, volunteer and/or work settings?
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11. Which of the following best describes your experience displaying a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner and your motivation to achieve?
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12. I have proficiency in using one or more of the following software applications:
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13. Choose the statement that best describes your experience in using computer systems to manipulate data and other information.
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14. Select all of the following responses that best describe your writing experience to date.
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15. Please identify your level of knowledge with financial management and administrative management policies, procedures, and guidelines.
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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.
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