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Position Title
Grants Management Specialist
Agency
Agriculture, Rural Development
Announcement Number
DE-TBD-12368246-2024-LG Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, April 4, 2024 to Tuesday, April 16, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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.
 
 
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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.
 
 
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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?
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
4. Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Grants Management Specialist position with the Federal government. Please respond accordingly to the self-assessment questions below and ensure responses are consistent with experience and reflective within your application. (limit characters)
1. Have you read the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement and understand that your resume must include all specific information as outlined, such as 1) personal information that includes name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade for each job on your resume (if applicable); 4) other qualifications and do you understand that failure to submit all required information or legible documents prior to the closing date of the announcement will result in loss of consideration?
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2. Select the following statement that is most applicable to your experience qualifications for GS-09 as stated in this announcement.
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3. Select the following statement that is most applicable to your specialized experience qualifications for GS-11 as stated in this announcement. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Provide program procedures and/or requirements to applicants submitting grant applications.
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5. Review application received for grant programs to ensure it meets program requirements.
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6. As it relates to the processing of loans or grants, what tasks have you been assigned as part of your regular duties? Select all that apply.
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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)
7. Review reports to ensure compliance with program regulations.
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8. Conduct preliminary review of less complex financial statements to assure compliance with loan and grant agreements.
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9. Which of the following have you conducted analysis of relating to financial data: (Select all that apply).
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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)
10. Perform reviews to determine compliance with grant documents and agreements
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11. Coordinate program outreach to raise awareness and/or engage with potential applicants.
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12. Attend large public meetings with various groups and associations and perform public relations and outreach activities.
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13. Assist in the evaluation of grant award development and award process using analytical techniques.
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14. Provide support to supervisors, other employees, and/or office visitors.
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15. Make written recommendation to management regarding application eligibility.
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16. Advise and guide borrowers on loan matters in writing.
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17. I have independently written the following formal written communication. Select all that apply.
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18. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. (limit characters)