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Thank you for your interest in applying for this position. Your responses to the following questions supplement the information provided in your resume.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-07: To be minimally qualified for this position you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Basic knowledge of the concepts, practices, regulations and policies various external/internal, and others associated with building management functions (i.e., landscape maintenance, food services, recycling/shredding, custodial, Operations & Maintenance, etc.) in order to provide technical advice.
For example, some of these regulations and policies include: Executive Orders on energy and recycling, State and local pesticide/herbicide regulations, FDA and local health department regulations, CFR (Code of Federal Regulations), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act), FPMR (Facilities Property Management Regulations) and procurement regulations to provide guidance with established rules and laws; General knowledge of contract administration sufficient to identify problem areas and ensure contract conditions are met; General knowledge of various automated systems and software programs, some examples are: centralized employee problem help desk or reporting center (i.e., KISAM/OSGetServices) automated financial system (i.e., Procurement for Public Sector), CMMS/CMIS (Computerized Maintenance Management/Information System), and lawn irrigation systems. Knowledge of oral and written techniques in order to prepare reports, identify and resolve recurring problems, and to communicate effectively.
EDUCATION: One (1) year of full-time graduate education at an accredited college or university.
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Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: At least one (1) year of combined graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience?
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TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-07: Under merit promotion procedures, applicants must satisfy time-in-grade requirements contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours worked.
Select the response that best describes your time in grade for the GS-07.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-09: To be minimally qualified for this position you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Knowledge of the various external/internal concepts, practices, regulations and policies, and others associated with building management functions (i.e., landscape maintenance, food services, recycling/shredding, custodial, Operations & Maintenance, etc.) in order to provide technical advice on services problems, issues and contracts.
For example, some of these regulations and policies, include: Executive Orders on energy and recycling, State and local pesticide/herbicide regulations, FDA and local health department regulations CFR (Code of Federal Regulations), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act), FPMR (Facilities Property Management Regulations) and procurement regulations to ensure actions, advice and guidance complies with established rules and laws; Analytical and evaluative techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, sufficient to identify, evaluate, and modify work methods; Experience working with contract administration to be able to inspect and identify problem areas/trends and recommend modifications to ensure contract conditions are met; Knowledge of various automated systems and software programs in order to research, generate/issue reports, and other documents. Some examples of these systems and programs are: centralized employee problem help desk or reporting center (i.e., KISAM/OSGetServices), automated financial system (i.e., Procurement for Public Sector), CMMS/CMIS (Computerized Maintenance Management/Information System), and lawn irrigation systems. Knowledge of oral and written techniques in order to prepare reports/documents/technical contract specifications, identify and resolve problems and to communicate effectively with employees, union officials, Contracting Officers, contractors, and others both within and outside the organization.
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EDUCATION: A master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study at an accredited college or university.
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Two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading a master's degree in a related field of study. One (1) year of graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.
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L.L.B. or J.D., if related.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: At least one (1) year of combined graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience?
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TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-09: Under merit promotion procedures, applicants must satisfy time-in-grade requirements contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours worked.
Select the response that best describes your time in grade for the GS-09.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-11: To be minimally qualified for this position you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Knowledge of the practices, regulations, policies, and precedents external/internal, and others associated with building management functions (i.e., landscape maintenance, food services, recycling/shredding, custodial, Operations & Maintenance, etc.) in order to provide technical advice on service problems, issues, and contracts.
Some examples of such regulations and policies, include: Executive Orders on energy and recycling, State and local pesticide/herbicide regulations, FDA and local health department regulations, CFR (Code of Federal Regulations), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act), and FPMR (Facilities Property Management Regulations) and procurement regulations, to ensure actions, advice and guidance complies with established rules and laws; Analytical and evaluative and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, sufficient to identify, evaluate, and modify work methods; Experience working with contract administration sufficient to inspect and identify problem areas/trends, recommend modifications and/or adjustments to ensure contract conditions are met; Knowledge of various automated systems and software programs in order to research and obtain up-to-date information, track work assignments, and to generate/issue reports. Examples of these systems and programs are centralized employee problem help desk or reporting center (i.e., KISAM/OSGetServices), automated financial system (i.e., Procurement for Public Sector), CMMS/CMIS (Computerized Maintenance Management/Information System), and lawn irrigation systems, etc. Knowledge of oral and written techniques in order to prepare reports/documents/technical contract specifications, identify and resolve problems and to communicate effectively with employees, union officials, Contracting Officers, contractors, and others both within and outside the organization.
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EDUCATION: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
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Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
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LL.M., if related.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: At least one (1) year of combined graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience?
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TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-11: Under merit promotion procedures, applicants must satisfy time-in-grade requirements contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours worked.
Select the response that best describes your time in grade for the GS-11.
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In addition to the online application and resume, you must submit a current annual Performance Appraisal. If a revalidated appraisal is used for merit promotion, the supervisor must prepare a narrative for each critical job element that does not have a narrative describing the performance in the appraisal period covered by the rating. Note: If you are a manager or management official, your most recent annual performance appraisal must be used for the overall rating identified. Did you receive a fully successful, equivalent, or higher rating on your most recent performance appraisal?
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If you answered, "I do not have a recent performance appraisal." in the previous question, please indicate why you do not have a current performance appraisal otherwise please enter N/A.
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Please select the option that best describes your most recent performance appraisal.
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Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal?
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Please select the rating that you achieved on your most recent performance appraisal. For Non-IRSCTAP employees select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance rating.
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Are you currently in the same Business Operating Division and job series as the position for which you are applying to via this announcement?
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement(s) from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
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Which of the following have you developed working relationships with to accomplish project goals?
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Indicate your highest level of experience in working with others to meet project outcomes.
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Which of the following do you have experience with when working on a facilities operation's services contract (i.e., Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Custodial, Landscape)?
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What is your level of experience interacting with internal and external customers (e.g., employees, managers, in-house contractors)?
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Which of the following quality control aspects do you have experience performing in relationship to building operations and maintenance programs?
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What areas of project management experience do you have within a building management project team?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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To qualify for this position and receive full credit for your relevant experience you must list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. Your resume must support your responses to the questions. Do you understand that failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination?
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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 if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand 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.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.
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