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Position Title: Management and Program Analyst - Direct Hire Authority
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number: FADHA-24-12207021-TT Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 to Monday, December 11, 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)

2. Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?

I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?

I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.

A. Moab, UT

B. Monticello, UT

C. Price, UT

D. Vernal, UT

1. My resume contains hours worked per week for each season and position held. For example, 1 year of experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week (full-time). Part-time hours are prorated. I understand that I will not receive any credit for a position listed that does not include hours worked per week.

A. Yes

B. No

2. My resume contains the beginning and ending dates (month/year to month/year) and grade level (if federal service) for each period of work experience/employment. I understand failure to adequately include this information may affect my qualification determination for this announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

3. I consent to the release of information about my ability and fitness for Federal employment by employers, schools, law enforcement agencies, and other individuals and organizations to investigators, human resource specialists, and other authorized employees or representatives of the Federal Government. I understand that for some other sources of information, a separate specific release may be needed, and I may be contacted for such a release at a later date.

A. Yes

B. No

4. I have read the "How to Apply" & "Required Documents" sections and understand that failure to submit any required documents may result in my being found not qualified.

A. Yes

B. No

5. I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.

A. Yes

B. No

We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported in your resume and supporting documents.

1. I qualify for the GS-09 because:

A. I have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to GS-7 in the Federal service as a Management and Program Analyst or in a directly related position. I have read the vacancy announcement for examples of specialized experience to qualify for this position.

B. I have a master's or equivalent graduate degree, -or- 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, -or- LL.B. or J.D., if related. I will provide a copy of my college transcript(s).

C. I have an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above. I will provide a copy of my college transcript(s).

D. I do not have the specialized experience or education (or combination) described above.

2. I have specialized experience in the following fire management positions:

A. Fire Program Management

B. Wildland Fire Operations Specialist

C. Prescribed Fire and Fuels Specialist

D. Prevention and Education Specialist

E. Initial Attack Lead Dispatcher/Assistant Center Manager

F. Experience at the Unit Leader Level on a Type 1 or Type 2 incident

G. None of the above

3. Which of the following best describes your experience analyzing deficiencies and developmental needs in fire suppression and incident management by on-site evaluations to determine appropriate training to correct deficiencies?

A. I have not performed these job functions.

B. I have received post high school education or formal training in these functions, but have not performed them on the job.

C. I have performed similar or directly related job functions and my experience and training have prepared me to perform these functions successfully.

D. I have analyzed deficiencies and/or developmental needs in fire suppression and/or incident management by on-site evaluations to determine appropriate training to correct deficiencies, independently, as a regular part of my job.

E. I have supervised or trained others and am considered an expert in analyzing deficiencies and developmental needs in fire suppression and incident management by on-site evaluations to determine appropriate training to correct deficiencies.

4. Select the statement that best describes your knowledge and understanding of incident business management.

A. Working at a state/regional level, I provide guidance on Interagency Incident Business policy to field level employees on emergency hiring authorities, property management, and cost accounting and reporting.

B. Working at a field level, I have some experience with emergency hiring authorities, property management, and cost accounting and reporting.

C. I have knowledge of emergency hiring authorities, property management, and cost accounting and reporting.

D. I have no knowledge of emergency hiring authorities, property management, or cost accounting and reporting.

5. Do you have either prior wildland fire experience or wildland fire business experience?

A. Yes

B. No

6. Select the statement that best describes your experience in reconciling office or program level financial/budget records to ensure that the labor and operational plans and expenses are consistent with agency/corporate information systems.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

7. Select the statements below that best describe your ability to communicate financial matters to operational and program personnel.

A. I coordinate new procedures and provide advice on a wide variety of complex financial matters to all levels of managers and disciplines throughout a bureau or agency. This may involve preparing and presenting oral briefings to groups of managers or employees, or written fact sheets, instructional memorandum or information bulletins.

B. I explain process and procedures to managers and staff throughout a large organization either informally in small groups, or one-on-one situations.

C. I gather financial data, and explain work processes and data availability to auditors and management as required.

D. I prepare and may assist in preparing oral or written presentations to management.

E. I communicate information regarding somewhat routine financial matters to managers and other personnel within an organization.

F. I prepare and conduct presentations on financial matters to my peers and other personnel internal to my immediate organization.

G. I write procedures to clarify financial guidance or the impact of new guidance.

H. I prepare reports and other financial documentation for supervisory review.

I. None of the above

8. Select the following automated accounting systems that you have used as part of a job:

A. Federal Collections and Billing System (CBS)

B. Financial and Business Management System (FBMS)

C. Federal Agency Accounting System

D. A large Business Accounting System

E. A Small Business Accounting System

F. None of the above

9. Identify the Management Analysis work related to Business Operations that you perform on the job:

A. Analyze proposals for business organizational, management or operating changes to improve delivery processes and maximize effectiveness and efficiency.

B. Coordinate or facilitate the processing of a wide range of business operations.

C. Develop guidelines or recommend process changes for delivery of a variety of business products and/or services.

D. Identify responsibilities of a business organization.

E. Recommend organizational structure.

F. Develop methods to initiate and maintain relationships with customers.

G. Determine impact of changing processes on current operations.

H. Assist offices in implementing change by resolving obstacles.

I. None of the above.

10. Indicate the statement that best described your skill in communicating orally.

A. I speak in meetings, communicate with interagency groups, work one-on-one with congressional staffers, give Departmental briefings, and give presentations to multi-agency/company leadership.

B. I speak for my organization in meetings, discuss my organization`s issues with congressional staffers, interest groups and speak to small groups of managers and employees in a training or seminar setting or verbally advise groups of supervisors and managers.

C. I speak to small groups of managers and employees in a training setting or advise supervisors and managers one-on-one, about topics that affect management decisions as a regular part of my job.

D. I speak in public and advise supervisors and managers, one-on-one about topics that affect management actions/decisions as a regular part of my job.

E. None of the above.

11. Select the following statement that best described your written communication skills.

A. I have prepared a wide range of written communication materials such as speeches, talking points, briefing papers, fact sheets, and testimony.

B. I have researched and provided information and data in support of others who have produced speeches, talking points, briefing papers, fact sheets, testimony.

C. I have little or no experience in completing these or similar tasks.

12. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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.

A. Yes

B. No

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