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Position Title
Program Specialist (Ecosystem Development Specialist)
Agency
Small Business Administration
Announcement Number
24-165-LAC-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 to Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.  

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Assessment 1
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 by your resume and supporting documents. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement below that best describes your experience to meet the basic requirements for this GS-14 position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Developed or maintained public-private partnership(s) to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.
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3. Developed or maintained networks to collaborate or share knowledge across members of the network.
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4. Conducted outreach and engagement to grow awareness of resources to help small businesses and entrepreneurs.
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5. Applied varied approaches to support partnerships such as prizes, grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, gifts, strategic partnerships, or sponsorships.
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6. Managed program(s) with diverse types of stakeholders, such as representatives from federal agencies, entrepreneur support organizations, investment firms, small businesses, philanthropy, and/or economic development organizations.
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7. Analyzed data from partners to demonstrate collective impact of collaborations.
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8. Evaluated results of investment or innovation related programs.
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9. Recommended actions to improve programs based on evaluations.
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10. Developed metrics to measure the impact of innovation and investment programs on small businesses and entrepreneurs.
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11. Recommended policies or programs based on data, trends, and evaluations.
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