- Position Title
- Grants Management Specialist
- Agency
- National Institutes of Health
- Announcement Number
- NIH-GR-DE-24-12545451 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 30, 2024 to Friday, October 4, 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 the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces OR the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status or who is 100% disabled due to a service-connected injury?
If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a noncompetitive appointment.
Visit our NIH Jobs page for more information on eligibility and required documentation: https://hr.nih.gov/jobs/announcement-links/appointment-certain-military-spouses-eligibility
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment as a military spouse? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a noncompetitive appointment.
Visit our NIH Jobs page for more information on eligibility and required documentation: https://hr.nih.gov/jobs/announcement-links/appointment-certain-military-spouses-eligibility
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment as a military spouse? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
3.
Are you currently a member of the United States Public Health Service (PHS) or a Call-to-Active Duty (CAD) candidate, and interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps (CC)? If so, we welcome you to apply to be considered for a PHS noncompetitive appointment (courtesy referral), and not as a candidate for conversion to a permanent career or career-conditional appointment.
Required Documents:
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment as a CC officer? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package before the announcement closes.
Required Documents:
- For Active Duty USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers: Submit your latest Personnel Order (PHS-7063).
- For USPHS Commissioned Corps Call-To-Active Duty (CAD) Candidates: In lieu of PHS Personnel Order (PHS-7063), submit an official copy of your USPHS CAD Medical and Processional Boarding notifications stating you are physically qualified and recommended for appointment.
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment as a CC officer? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package before the announcement closes.
4.
Have you been laid off or received a letter stating that you will be laid off from federal employment, or have your disability payments from your previous federal employment stopped? If so, you may be entitled to selection priority under the under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP).
You must submit the following documents with your application:
Visit our ICTAP or CTAP pages for more information on eligibility and required documentation.
Based on the above and the referenced web pages, are you eligible for ICTAP or CTAP? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
You must submit the following documents with your application:
- copy of your current (or last) performance rating of record; and,
- proof of ICTAP eligibility or proof of CTAP eligibility
Visit our ICTAP or CTAP pages for more information on eligibility and required documentation.
Based on the above and the referenced web pages, are you eligible for ICTAP or CTAP? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
5.
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?
6.
Are you an individual with a documented intellectual, severe physical, or psychiatric disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities? If so, you may be eligible for employment through a Schedule A appointment.
In order to be eligible, documentation of the disability is required. Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on the official letterhead of a medical professional and must include a signature or it is invalid. Please visit OPM's website for sample letters. Learn more about Schedule A eligibility.
Applying under "Schedule A" can be an expedited way to get a Federal job, but it is only one of many options that may be available. You will still have to compete with other eligible applicants and meet all requirements of the position including the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Based on the above, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a Schedule A appointment? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
In order to be eligible, documentation of the disability is required. Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on the official letterhead of a medical professional and must include a signature or it is invalid. Please visit OPM's website for sample letters. Learn more about Schedule A eligibility.
Applying under "Schedule A" can be an expedited way to get a Federal job, but it is only one of many options that may be available. You will still have to compete with other eligible applicants and meet all requirements of the position including the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Based on the above, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a Schedule A appointment? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
Preferences
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOCATION PREFERENCE:
Thank you for your interest in this position at the National Institutes of Health. For the following location preference question, please ensure to select all options for which you would like to be considered. It is imperative that the location preference you select is correct since changes cannot be made once the announcement closes.
Remote Work: If you would like to be considered for remote work only, please only select "Location Negotiable" or "All-NIH Locations".
On-Site: If you would like to be considered for on-site work only, please only select the duty stations you are willing to report to on-site.
Combination: If you would like to be considered for multiple options, please select all that are applicable.
Thank you for your interest in this position at the National Institutes of Health. For the following location preference question, please ensure to select all options for which you would like to be considered. It is imperative that the location preference you select is correct since changes cannot be made once the announcement closes.
Remote Work: If you would like to be considered for remote work only, please only select "Location Negotiable" or "All-NIH Locations".
On-Site: If you would like to be considered for on-site work only, please only select the duty stations you are willing to report to on-site.
Combination: If you would like to be considered for multiple options, please select all that are applicable.
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.
Other
1.
Political, Schedule C, Non-career SES Appointee: In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
2.
Almost all U.S. citizens and immigrants who are born a male and who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service. Federal law and regulations require covered civil service employees to register before appointment. For more information, visit the Selective Service website to determine if you are required to register: https://www.sss.gov/Registration-Info/Who-Registration.
What is your Selective Service Registration Status?
What is your Selective Service Registration Status?
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you for your interest in the Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-9/11/12, position at our agency. For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience, training, or ability.
1.
Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the Basic Qualification Requirements of a Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-09, as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
2.
Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the Basic Qualification Requirements of a Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-11, as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
3.
Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the Basic Qualification Requirements of a Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-12, as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
4.
Which grant-related activities have you performed?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
5.
Which grant/cooperative agreement administration activities have you performed?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
6.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience reviewing grants/cooperative agreements (e.g., financial requirements, clauses and provisions) to determine compliance?
7.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience setting work priorities for grants/cooperative agreements?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
8.
Have you assisted with preparation for on-site visits to grantee organizations or institutes?
9.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience administering research grant/cooperative agreements?
10.
What is the largest (i.e., US dollar amount) grant/cooperative agreement that you have monitored/administered?
11.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience with research OR construction-related grants?
12.
Which grant/cooperative agreement-related activities have you independently performed?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
13.
Which items have you performed to evaluate budget justifications?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
14.
Which grant/cooperative agreement-related items have you analyzed during the pre-award process?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
15.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience monitoring budgets?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
16.
Have you monitored budgets for allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs?
17.
Which activities have you performed while administering budget?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
18.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience in tracking the pace of expenditures?
19.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience writing summary reports for management staff?
20.
Which items have you independently written for grantees?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
21.
Which items have you drafted?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
22.
On which topics have you written recommendations?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
23.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience writing grant-related reports/summaries (e.g., financial performance)?
24.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience authoring correspondence for customers?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
25.
Have you drafted reports which included grant-related findings or recommendations?
26.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience influencing grant/cooperative agreement stakeholders?
27.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience negotiating with grant/cooperative agreement stakeholders (e.g., budget, award period)?
28.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience implementing grant/cooperative agreement-related policy?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
29.
Have you partnered with senior-level leadership (e.g., executives, directors) to implement grants/cooperative agreements?
30.
As an applicant for federal employment, you are required to provide accurate, complete, and honest information. All applicants are treated fairly and equally, so it is important you know what is required of you. You must read this question, then certify your application. You will be disqualified from consideration for this position if you do not answer this question or do not certify your application. I understand that if I misrepresent or exaggerate my experience or education, or provide false, fraudulent, or misleading information in or with my application, it may be grounds for not hiring me, firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine, imprisonment, or debarment from federal employment. I understand that not following the information and instructions contained in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating, or me not being considered for certain eligibilities, preferences, grade levels, specialties, and other areas of the announcement that require me to provide information. Do you certify that you have read this statement and understand what is required of you, and certify that to the best of your knowledge and belief, all of the information included in your application is true, correct, and provided in good faith?