- Position Title
- Supervisory Develpment Program Associate (OCO DP)
- Agency
- Social Security Administration
- Announcement Number
- SO-24-12304779-B-4791 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, February 12, 2024 to Monday, March 4, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
Please read the questions carefully. Responding "No" may result in loss of further consideration.
1.
Are you a current SSA employee applying for reassignment, change to lower grade, or repromotion to a grade you previously held on a permanent basis? Select yes if you currently hold or previously held a permanent position at or above the grade level(s) posted in this vacancy announcement. (NOTE: If the posted position has higher promotion potential than you have held on a permanent basis, you must apply for promotion to receive consideration.)
OR
Are you applying for non-competitive consideration? Select yes if you are an SSA employee currently serving under one of the following appointment types: Schedule A 213.3102(u) for individuals with disabilities; temporary/term appointment for 30% or more disabled veterans; or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (Note: Employees serving on VRA appointments are only eligible for non-competitive consideration for positions at GS-11 or below).
OR
Are you applying for non-competitive consideration? Select yes if you are an SSA employee currently serving under one of the following appointment types: Schedule A 213.3102(u) for individuals with disabilities; temporary/term appointment for 30% or more disabled veterans; or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (Note: Employees serving on VRA appointments are only eligible for non-competitive consideration for positions at GS-11 or below).
2.
Are you a current SSA employee applying for promotion? Select yes if you have 52 weeks at the next lower grade AND you have not held a permanent position at the grade level(s) posted in this vacancy announcement, OR if this position has higher promotion potential than the positions you have held on a permanent basis.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Please enter your Employee Common ID (ECI). Your ECI can be found on the first page of Employee Data. NOTE: The Employee Data website is only viewable from within SSA's firewall.
Assessment 1
Please answer yes or no to the following statement. Your response will determine if you are qualified for the Supervisory OCO Development Program position.
1.
I have 52 weeks of specialized experience at my current, permanent grade level in the Federal Service by the closing date of the announcement.
NOTE: Employees in career ladder positions must be at their highest grade level to apply.
NOTE: Employees in career ladder positions must be at their highest grade level to apply.
2.
Are you currently in good standing?
CAUTION: Employees are not in good standing when they are placed on an OPS plan, and remain in not in good standing until they meet one of the following conditions:
1. Successful completion of the OPS plan;
2. Following the unsuccessful completion of the OPS, receive a successful rating for a new appraisal period under a new plan for a new position (if applicable based on the effectuated performance-based action); or
3. Voluntarily change positions prior to completing the OPS.
In good standing information can be found on the first page of Employee Data (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/). NOTE: The Employee Data website is only viewable from within SSA's firewall.
CAUTION: Employees are not in good standing when they are placed on an OPS plan, and remain in not in good standing until they meet one of the following conditions:
1. Successful completion of the OPS plan;
2. Following the unsuccessful completion of the OPS, receive a successful rating for a new appraisal period under a new plan for a new position (if applicable based on the effectuated performance-based action); or
3. Voluntarily change positions prior to completing the OPS.
In good standing information can be found on the first page of Employee Data (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/). NOTE: The Employee Data website is only viewable from within SSA's firewall.
3.
Please select the statement that best describes your status.
4.
I have participated in the OCO Development Program (OCODP), Leadership Education and Advancement Program (LEAP), Advanced Leadership Program (ALP), Leadership Development Program (LDP), or other Regional development programs within two years of the closing date of this announcement.
Please answer yes or no to the following questions. Submission of this electronic questionnaire is certification that all responses are true to the best of your knowledge. Materially false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
5.
Do you have experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships? (5 points)
6.
. Do you have experience serving as a liaison with a variety of individuals within and outside of the component? (5 points)
7.
Do you have experience participating in regular group meetings to contribute information, offer advice, assist with determining priorities, and discuss problems and solutions? (5 points
8.
Do you have experience listening and responding to questions or requests, and following oral instructions received? (5 points)
9.
Do you have experience researching information sources, collecting and compiling lists of organized data, references or resources for the purpose of supporting the work of others? (5 points)
10.
Do you have experience assisting others in conducting studies or surveys to obtain information or data needed for making decisions or recommendations? (5 points)
11.
Do you have experience identifying and solving problems? (5 points
12.
Do you have experience using automated systems to complete assignments? (5 points)
13.
Do you have experience using record control systems, tickler systems, or work logs to monitor timeliness of work performed or to track to ensure completion of tasks, projects or other action items? (5 points
14.
Do you have experience coordinating part of a project or assignment with other participants in order to ensure adequate resources and a timely, quality outcome? (5 points
15.
Do you have experience organizing work, setting priorities, and monitoring progress to completion? (5 points
16.
Do you have experience coordinating with others to accomplish the goals of the unit? (5 points)
17.
Do you have experience interpreting and applying a variety of written procedures, guidelines, and instructions to respond to inquiries or requests for assistance, or in making appropriate referrals for assistance? (5 points)
18.
Do you have experience interpreting and applying the Social Security Act, programs laws and regulations when responding to inquiries or requests for assistance? (5 points)
19.
Do you have experience researching and interpreting organizational policies, principles, techniques and programs for the purpose of responding to inquiries or requests for assistance? (5 points)
20.
Do you have experience adapting policies or procedures to emergency situations and establishing practices or procedures to meet new situations? (5 points)
21.
Do you have experience providing summaries of meetings, action items requests for information? (5 points)
22.
Do you have experience writing routine correspondence or other written work using standard formats intended for providing information, explaining conclusions, rationale or different points of view? (5 points)
23.
Do you have experience creating non-technical training materials, guides or other written products to be used for presentations, training or briefings? (5 points)
24.
Do you have experience preparing written correspondence to summarize basic information, news letter bulletins for organizations, press releases, and articles? (5 points)