- Position Title
- Grants Management Specialist
- Agency
- Department of Energy - Agency Wide
- Announcement Number
- 24-GO-00299-12518785-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, August 29, 2024 to Thursday, September 5, 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 SURPLUS or DISPLACED federal employee (e.g., Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP))?
If yes, confirm:
--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--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;
--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 equivalent.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
If yes, confirm:
--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--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;
--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 equivalent.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
3.
Are you the spouse of:
--a member of the armed forces serving on active duty;
--a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty; OR
--a service member who was killed while performing active duty (un-remarried widow or widower)?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
--a member of the armed forces serving on active duty;
--a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty; OR
--a service member who was killed while performing active duty (un-remarried widow or widower)?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Conditions of Employment
This position may have pre-employment requirements and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, possession of, and the ability to obtain and maintain these requirements and conditions.
1.
Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister).
2.
Are you currently serving or have you served under a Political Appointment in the Federal Government within the last five (5) years?
3.
Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments
4.
Are you currently receiving an annuity from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for FERS or CSRS service as a retired U.S. Federal civilian employee?
5.
When this departmental element completes their selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with hiring managers and Human Resources specialists within the Department of Energy who are hiring for similar positions. Please opt-in here if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared with additional departmental elements within the Department of Energy. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.
6.
This position is eligible for full-time remote work. If selected, I understand that I will be required to sign a remote work agreement after entry into the position. Further, I understand that work may only be performed from a location in the U.S.
7.
I understand this position may be covered by a bargaining unit. Bargaining unit will vary by departmental element, grade, and/or location.
8.
I understand that the responses in this questionnaire must be fully supported in my online resume. I further understand that my resume must provide detailed descriptions and/or examples of my knowledge and competencies as required in the vacancy announcement, and that my failure to do so may result in my being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position.
9.
I have read this Vacancy Announcement thoroughly and understand that supplemental documentation may be required. I further understand that I will not be considered if my supplemental documentation is not received in the Servicing Personnel Office by the closing date of the announcement.
10.
I declare under penalty of perjury, that all statements contained in this application and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in this application are subject to investigation and that any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for disqualification and loss of consideration.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Grants Management Specialist position with Department of Energy. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
GS-09 - Choose one answer that best describes your education and/or experience.
2.
GS-11 - Choose one answer that best describes your education and/or experience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Select the response that best describe your experience reviewing financial conditions, business integrity, and program funds & expenditures.
4.
What is your experience in verbally conveying complex information, concepts, and ideas to peers and management?
5.
What is your experience in writing correspondence or position papers which convey complex issues and includes persuasive arguments for obtaining support of a position?
6.
Select the response that best describes your experience documenting inconsistencies on terms or conditions of grants/ agreements.
7.
What is your experience performing cost/price analysis of financial assistance applications or similar actions?
8.
Select the response that best describes your experience documenting files, and ensuring current, accurate and complete data is entered into electronic data systems.
9.
Research funding criteria, laws, rules, and regulations to assist in determining the legality of formulation agreements as it relates to grants/ awards.
10.
What is your experience conducting oversight activities to ensure compliance with award terms, applicable regulations, or other policies?
11.
What is your experience working collaboratively in a team environment with internal and external stakeholders?
12.
What is your experience interpreting guidance on statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures on financial assistance awards?
13.
Select the response that describes your experience providing advice on financial assistance actions, including preparing financial assistance documents (e.g., funding announcements, determinations/justifications/waivers), evaluating applications, negotiations, and preparing award/modification documents.
14.
What is your experience analyzing procurement issues and identifying alternative courses of action?
15.
What is your experience requesting and interpreting results of audits with input from a Cost/Price Specialist, if necessary?
16.
Select the response that best describes your experience administering agreements during the pre-award, active, closeout and auditing stages and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
17.
What is your experience working collaboratively in a team environment with internal stakeholders (e.g., contracting officers, project officers, legal) or external stakeholders (e.g., potential applicants and awardees, auditors)?
18.
What is your experience explaining or presenting complex information, concepts, and ideas to peers and/or management - or writing correspondence and/or position papers which convey complex issues and includes persuasive arguments for obtaining support of a position?
19.
Select the response that best describes your experience negotiating all aspects of financial assistance awards in accordance with applicable regulations, policies and processes and the preparation of financial assistance documents.
20.
Select the response that best describes your experience documenting files and ensuring current, accurate and complete data is entered into electronic data systems.
21.
Apply principles, practices, procedures, and techniques used to solicit, negotiate, and award agreements and process such actions effectively.
22.
Indicate the job(s) (i.e., title, name of employer, dates of employment) listed on your resume that support your self-ratings to the questions above. Be specific, do NOT say "see resume." Your self-ratings will be validated against this information and may be lowered if your resume does not support your self-rating.
(limit 250 characters)
23.
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. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.