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Position Title: POLICY ADVISOR
Agency: Treasury, Departmental Offices
Announcement Number: 24-DO-736-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, June 21, 2024 to Thursday, June 27, 2024

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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. 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

4. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

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. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?

A. Yes

B. No

C. No, but I have an approved exemption

D. Not applicable

4. Are you a current Federal employee?

A. Yes

B. No

5. 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.
(limit 250 characters)

Specialized experience for the GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes Experience producing and providing various types of written memoranda, briefing papers or research summaries for use by senior officials.

Examples of such experience could include:

-Writing comprehensive briefing materials, including issue papers and memoranda, including for the purpose of meetings, speeches, interviews, and Congressional testimony; OR
-Summarizing findings and research into written products of various types such as tables, charts, short summaries, or longer memos, presentations and reports; OR
-Preparing responses to Congressional, press or other public inquiries; OR
-Conducting research on a wide range of issues related to Domestic Finance such as, financial research, legal research, or regulatory and policy developments.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Do you have one year of experience, at the GS-12 level or equivalent producing and providing various types of written memoranda, briefing papers or research summaries for use by senior officials?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Make sure experience is clearly documented in your resume. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit (add N/A if you answered no). (limit 250 characters)

Specialized experience for the GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as Assisting in preparing written materials and memoranda and preparing responses to Congressional, press or other public inquiries. Examples of such experience could include:

-Assisting in preparing written materials, including briefing or issue papers, including for the purpose of meetings, speeches, interviews, and testimony; OR
-Summarizing findings and research in written products of various types such as tables, charts, short summaries, or longer memos, presentations and reports; OR
-Assisting in preparing responses to Congressional, press or other public inquiries.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

3. Do you have one year of experience, at the GS-11 level or equivalent assisting in preparing written materials and memoranda and preparing responses to Congressional, press or other public inquiries?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Make sure experience is clearly documented in your resume. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit (add N/A if you answered no). (limit 250 characters)

5. Please indicate which of the following issues or activities you have analyzed, advised on, or assisted with in the federal policy arena. (Select all that apply)

A. Lack of access to capital and economic insecurity in underserved communities.

B. Lack of access to capital and economic insecurity for small businesses.

C. Innovations in credit scoring methods or models for the purposes improving of access to capital for individuals or small businesses.

D. Regulatory barriers to small business access to capital

E. Regulations or proposed legislation intended to improve access to capital for underserved communities or small businesses (e.g. Community Reinvestment Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act)

F. None of the above

6. Please select the type of policy analysis you have been involved with related to access to capital (Select all that apply)

A. Experience advising senior officials on policy developments that would directly affect access to capital, economic insecurity, or financial inclusion for individuals or small businesses.

B. Experience working with private market participants, academics, think-tanks, and government officials to develop policies affecting access to capital, economic insecurity, or financial inclusion for individuals or small businesses.

C. Experience with research, policy, regulatory or legal analysis in the areas of access to capital, economic insecurity, or financial inclusion for individuals or small businesses.

D. Experience with research, policy, regulatory or legal analysis in the areas of emerging technologies or business models designed for financial inclusion

E. None of the above

7. Which of the following activities have you performed or assisted with? (Select all that apply)

A. Research and analysis of existing, proposed, and the historical development of laws and regulations affecting access to capital, economic insecurity, or financial inclusion for individuals or small businesses.

B. Developed analyses for senior decision makers of a private sector entity, Congressional Committee, or a federal agency regarding anticipated federal legislation or regulation impacting access to capital, economic insecurity, or financial inclusion for individuals or small businesses.

C. Developed policy options and recommendations based upon analysis that you conducted or led for senior decision makers of a private sector entity, Congressional committee or a federal agency regarding anticipated federal legislation or regulation impacting the financial services industry.

D. None of the above

8. Please indicate all of the following with which you have demonstrated experience either working on your own or assisting others. (Select all that apply)

A. Analysis with respect to the impact of federal or regulatory policy on small business or consumer lending.

B. Drafting written materials related to access to capital, economic insecurity, or financial inclusion-related issues such as issue papers, memoranda, reports, studies, and responses to public inquiries for senior officials.

C. Delivering oral briefings with respect to policy matters to senior decision makers within a private or public organization.

D. The development of legislative and regulatory proposals affecting access to capital, economic insecurity, or financial inclusion for individuals or small businesses.

E. None of the above

9. My experience participating in the public policy process related to financial issues such as access to capital for individuals or small businesses, includes:

A. Experience working with and participating in the public policy process related to financial and economic issues.

B. Participates in analyst/associate/contract support role on teams responsible for public policy process related to financial and economic issues.

C. Participate in senior associate / management role on teams responsible for public policy process related to financial and economic issues.

D. None of the above

10. This position requires a high degree of collaboration with multi-disciplinary functions. Choose the statement(s) that describe your experience with cross-functional groups.

A. I have worked on high priority projects and programs in which I have closely collaborated with multiple teams across an organization (financial institutions and markets, international affairs, public affairs, and legislative affairs) to develop policies affecting financial institutions.

B. I am accustomed to collaborating on projects with colleagues of different expertise.

C. I have participated in inter-office projects or issues within my own agency/company.

D. None of the above

11. Select one description that best represents your highest level of experience interacting with various groups and individuals.

A. I routinely work with management officials to resolve issues in a way that reflects a partnership or shared problem solving such as sharing options and initiating ongoing contacts with managers to foster strong working relationships.

B. I routinely work with internal managers to resolve issues and problems that arise on a daily basis. This involves briefing managers on new or revised policies, procedures and processes and discussing alternatives.

C. I routinely advise or participate in meetings with groups or individuals to address issues or problems. This includes developing a rapport and establishing credibility to resolve issues to the mutual satisfaction of all parties.

D. I explain policies, procedures and processes to internal staff and provide background information or the rationale for decisions, using persuasive techniques to ensure full compliance.

E. I explain policies, procedures and processes to internal staff and external counterparts and provide background information or the rationale for decisions, using persuasive techniques to ensure full compliance.

F. None of the above

12. Choose the statements that describe your experience and communication skills regarding economic and financial issues.

A. I have developed and presented financial briefings at meetings or conferences.

B. I have presented information and/or persuasive statements on economic and financial issues to varied audiences.

C. I have briefed high level officials on complex economic and financial issues impacting US national security and the integrity of international financial systems.

D. I have represented my agency at meetings to communicate organizational strategies, goals, objective, or priorities on economic and financial issues.

E. None of the above

13. Indicate which of the following types of written products you have produced as a regular part of your job.

A. I have written briefings for clients/senior personnel or management.

B. I have written products to explain policies or programs.

C. I have written position papers or summary reports on data, which included research, analysis and recommendations, for a professional audience.

D. None of the above

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