- Position Title
- Grants Management Specialist
- Agency
- Agriculture, Rural Development
- Announcement Number
- DE-ME-12464411-2024-KM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, July 11, 2024 to Wednesday, July 24, 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?
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.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
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?
• 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?
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.
Would you accept a term appointment?
4.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
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.
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?
2.
Select the following statement that is most applicable to your experience qualifications for GS-09 as stated in this announcement.
3.
Select the following statement that is most applicable to your specialized experience qualifications for GS-11 as stated in this announcement.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Provide program procedures and/or requirements to applicants submitting grant applications.
5.
Review application received for grant programs to ensure it meets program requirements.
6.
Provide technical assistance to staff to identify opportunities to help constituents benefit from the Grant program and/or activities.
7.
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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Determine the technical compliance of contract relative to program requirements.
9.
Level of expertise in reviewing documents (i.e. contracts) for legal and programmatic compliance.
10.
Experience logging and tracking contracts, purchases or other obligating documents.
11.
Review reports to ensure compliance with program regulations.
12.
Conduct preliminary review of less complex financial statements to assure compliance with loan and grant agreements.
13.
Which of the following have you conducted analysis of relating to financial data: (Select all that apply).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Perform technical review and analysis of loan and grant programs.
15.
Perform reviews to determine compliance with grant documents and agreements
16.
Coordinate program outreach to raise awareness and/or engage with potential applicants.
17.
Establish relationships with community members in order to communicate program requirements.
18.
Attend large public meetings with various groups and associations and perform public relations and outreach activities.
19.
I have worked closely with which of the following. (Select all that apply).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Prepare briefings to improve understanding of programs and goals for higher level officials.
21.
Orally respond to inquiries from officials of the assigned borrowers and/or grantees.
22.
Assist in the evaluation of grant award development and award process using analytical techniques.
23.
Provide support to supervisors, other employees, and/or office visitors.
24.
Interpret laws, regulations, policies, and/or procedures to specific issues in order to verbally relay that information to stakeholders.
25.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders in order to develop procedures.
26.
Make written recommendation to management regarding application eligibility.
27.
Respond to inquiries on a variety of complex issues related to grant program.
28.
Write new presentations and utilize creative approaches to presenting information in all types of environments.
29.
I have independently written the following formal written communication. Select all that apply.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
30.
Develop clearly written correspondence, procedures, and other communication regarding the processing of loans or grants for a specialized audience or for wide distribution throughout the organization.
31.
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.