USA Staffing

Position Title: Supervisory Regulations Specialist
Agency: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Announcement Number: 24-TTB-6-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, November 3, 2023 to Friday, November 17, 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)

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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)

2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity?

A. FedExperience website

B. USAJOBS website

C. Community Organization

D. Employment Office (Federal/State or Local)

E. Friend/Relative

F. Job Fair, Conference, or Convention

G. Magazine

H. Newspaper

I. School, College, Counselor

J. Vacancy Announcement Posting

K. Professional Organization

L. Radio/TV

M. Other

3. Are you a current Federal employee?

A. Yes

B. No

4. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
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1. You must meet the specialized experience requirements for this position, with at least one (1) full year of experience at the GS-14 level, or equivalent. This experience as provided below, should have equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position. This specialized experience includes:

- Initiating and conducting policy analyses to determine if new or revised Federal or State regulations, rulings, directives, or public use documents are necessary to: implement legislation, respond to technical changes, or increase the effectiveness of policies and programs relating to a regulated industry; AND
- Drafting or substantively reviewing and editing, prior to publication, Federal regulatory documents that are published in the Federal Register, or the State equivalent; AND
- Supervising or overseeing the work of others, including review of their work products.

Select the choice that best describes your specialized experience.

A. I have one year or more of specialized experience as described above.

B. I do not have one full year of specialized experience as described above.

2. I have experience developing, applying, or evaluating performance measures including collecting the data to be measured, analyzing the data to determine impact on staff, programs, and activities, then making recommendations on them to management.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Select which statement(s) describe your experience managing, directing, or administering a regulatory program or program segment.

A. I have issued technically authoritative interpretations and decisions regarding laws, regulations, and program policies relating to such program or program segment.

B. I have developed and recommended program policies, strategies, and goals.

C. I have set short-range objectives for the accomplishment of such work.

D. I have set long-range plans for a program considering the possible changes in program direction, including those prompted by new or emerging laws.

E. I have promoted program(s) and provided expert advice to senior officials.

F. I have not performed any of the above tasks.

4. Indicate all the following supervisory duties you have performed.

A. I have planned work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjusted priorities, and prepared schedules for the completion of work.

B. I have assigned work to subordinates based on priorities, consideration of the difficulty of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.

C. I have been a first line supervisor to employees (e.g., overseeing the daily work activities and production).

D. I have developed performance standards and evaluated employee work.

E. I have instructed employees on both program work and administrative matters.

F. I have interviewed candidates for positions.

G. I have recommended individuals for appointment, promotion, or reassignment.

H. I have identified employee developmental and training needs, while meeting organizational goals and budget realities.

I. I have addressed employee conduct issues by seeking appropriate human resources actions (e.g., verbal admonishments or suspensions).

J. I have coached employees on performance issues.

K. I have followed necessary steps when an employee's performance did not improve.

L. I have not performed any of the above tasks.

5. Choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing, leading, directing, and motivating staff while taking into account individual goals, values, and sensitivities.

A. I have provided guidance (but not direct supervision) to people while prioritizing work to accomplish it by set deadlines.

B. I have led, supervised, and managed professional and administrative staff in the design and delivery of programs and projects.

C. I have, as a senior staff member, served as acting supervisor on occasion, and assisted the supervisor in developing and leading others.

D. I have not performed any of the above tasks.

6. Choose the statement(s) that describe your experience with written work products.

A. I have developed operating instructions and internal directives for a regulatory organization.

B. I have prepared analytical summaries or justifications, reports, or articles for regulatory proposals.

C. I have provided reviews and comments on changes to law or regulations, procedures, industry circulars, or policy statements.

D. I have written technical material targeted for alcohol or tobacco related industries.

E. I have written position papers on regulatory proposals.

F. I have answered congressional correspondence on technical information.

G. I have written correspondence to industry members on industry-related information.

H. I have not performed any of the above tasks.

7. Indicate which statement(s) describe your communication experience in the performance of job duties.

A. I have served as a program representative, dealing with managers and employees within the areas serviced. This included acquiring, clarifying, or exchanging facts and information needed to complete assignments.

B. I have justified, persuaded, negotiated, or resolved matters involving significant or controversial policy or program issues. This included communicating effectively with a range of internal and external individuals or groups (e.g., representatives from an agency, department, other federal or state agencies, industry leaders, congressional staff, and officials of foreign governments).

C. I have conducted discussions or participated in workgroups as a program representative, in which the purpose was to influence, motivate, or persuade others. This included approaching individuals or groups who are skeptical or in disagreement to obtain the desired effect (e.g., gaining compliance with an established policy or regulation).

D. I have served as a program representative and participated in discussions in which the purpose was to plan, coordinate, or consult on work efforts or to resolve specific policy problems. This included influencing or motivating individuals or groups who are working toward mutual goals and who have basically cooperative attitudes.

E. I have performed as a group facilitator leading various groups of individuals, industry organizations, or other leaders to accomplish my organizations goals and mission.

F. I have not performed any of the above tasks.

8. Choose the one response that best describes your highest level of experience with policies and procedures regarding regulated industries.

A. I have researched information within internal handbooks, manuals, and other guidance to provide general information on the organization's program requirements to co-workers and the public.

B. I have researched federal or state rules and regulations to provide authoritative guidance and respond to inquiries on federal or state program requirements.

C. I have researched and analyzed federal or state regulations, policies, and program requirements in order to provide authoritative guidance through reports, position papers, and other written materials.

D. I have no experience with any of the above tasks.

9. Indicate which statement(s) describe your experience performing studies or analyses of proposed regulatory strategies, policies, programs, and practices.

A. I have analyzed the processes, structures, policies, and problems of a program to identify and recommend needed improvements to an existing federal or state regulatory program.

B. I have researched laws, federal or state regulations, and directives to anticipate potential effect on a regulatory program.

C. I have tracked and monitored specific activities relating to an organization's policies, programs, and business practices.

D. I have not performed any of the above tasks.

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