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Position Title
Supervisory Crisis Operations Specialist (Political Transitions)
Agency
U.S. Agency for International Development
Announcement Number
24-COS-HRC0465421 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, September 12, 2024 to Friday, September 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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Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
2. Are you currently, or have you been within the last 5 years, a Presidential appointee (with or without Senate confirmation), Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, an appointee serving in a political capacity under an agency-specific authority, or a Noncareer SES employee in the Executive Branch? (limit characters)
3. Where did you hear about us? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying for the position of Supervisory Crisis Operations Specialist (Political Transitions), GS-0130-15 with the United States Agency for International Development. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Basic Requirement/Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): Select the one statement that best describes your education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Crisis Operations Specialist (Political Transitions), GS-0130-15. (limit characters)
2. Specialized Experience: From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience which meet the specialized experience requirements for the Supervisory Crisis Operations Specialist (Political Transitions), GS-0130-15. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Indicate your knowledge of international assistance, crisis operations concepts and management including contingency dynamics and the interactions between political, economic, or social factors that drive crises and knowledge of policy approaches that promote resilience, stability, peace, and democratic governance.
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4. Choose the statement that best describes your experience providing solutions for implementing agile political transition programs for an international assistance organization.
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5. Choose the statement(s) below that describe your experience managing, directing, or administering rapid response, political transition, or humanitarian assistance program(s) for an international development organization. Select all that apply. (limit characters)
6. Select the approach below that best describes how you adapt to change. (limit characters)
7. Choose from the following list the number of staff for which you have provided direct daily supervision.
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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)
8. Indicate the statement that best describes your understanding of an organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operate effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.
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9. Select the statement that best describes how you manage an organization's programs and operations to adapt to rapidly shifting program priorities while effectively aligning with the organization's mission and strategic vision. (limit characters)
10. Choose the statement that best describes your experience building relationships and representing an international assistance organization working on contingency programming.
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11. Indicate your experience influencing, persuading and negotiating with others to reach a consensus regarding crisis and/or contingency programming and policy for an international assistance organization. (limit characters)
12. Choose the statement(s) that describe how you have applied oral communication skills in a professional setting on a regular and recurring basis. Select all that apply. (limit characters)
13. Choose the statement(s) that best describe your verbal communication style. Select all that apply. (limit characters)
14. Choose the statement(s) that describe communications you have written. Select all that apply. (limit characters)
15. Select which statement(s) describe your experience in completing reports, evaluations, program analysis, and/or written correspondence. Select all that apply. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
16. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in the application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fired or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001) my eligibilities may be canceled, I may be denied appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "NO" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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