- Position Title
- Program Technician
- Agency
- Farm Service Agency
- Announcement Number
- FSA-23-12136185-DE-TX-MM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 21, 2023 to Thursday, October 5, 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 lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
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.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes the highest level of experience or education you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-4, Program Technician work.(Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour work week. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
2.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes the highest level of experience or education you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-5, Program Technician work.
(Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour work week. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
(Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour work week. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
3.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes the highest level of experience or education you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-6, Program Technician work.
(Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour work week. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
(Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour work week. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
4.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes the highest level of experience or education you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-7, Program Technician work.
(Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour work week. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
(Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour work week. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
5.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge and experience in applying agricultural principles and practices to perform a variety of program duties.
6.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge and ability to research, interpret and apply agricultural regulations.
7.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience analyzing problems and work processes to determine deficiencies and suggest improvements.
8.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience in performing agricultural program activities.
9.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of authority and responsibility relative to acquisition management, liquidation of property, equipment and other collateral that was security for defaulted loans.
10.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of accomplishments for actions relative to presenting training on procedures, techniques and trends on agricultural topics.
11.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to communicate orally with others by providing and obtaining general information related to farm loan or commodity programs.
12.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to communicate in writing to a variety of stakeholders (e.g., lenders, bankers, farmers, ranchers, etc.).
13.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to gather and analyze facts and figures to assist in processing farm documents.
14.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge of agricultural production practices.
15.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge of crop and livestock marketing alternatives.
16.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best demonstrates your commitment to customer service.
17.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience responding to new or changing situations.
18.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to be innovative and creative.
19.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to work effectively to facilitate the operation of a team.
20.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).