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Position Title
Regional Administrator
Agency
AmeriCorps
Announcement Number
AC-24-23159-12628850 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 9, 2024 to Monday, December 23, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2.  I am a disabled veteran who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more; or a disabled veteran rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more; AND my discharge was under conditions other than dishonorable. (limit characters)
3. I am currently employed by AmeriCorps as a federal employee, serving on a General (permanent) appointment. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure.  This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC). (limit characters)
4. I am a current federal employee of AmeriCorps, possessing a current Reduction In Force (RIF) notice, whose position has been abolished from the Office of AmeriCorps State and National, Office of Field Liaison, Office of Grants Management or the Field Financial Management Center. (limit characters)
5. I am a current AmeriCorps employee who is serving on a General (Permanent) appointment (not term or temporary) or I am a current AmeriCorps employee who meets the requirements of a noncompetitive hiring authority. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure.  This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC). (limit characters)
6. I am currently on a permanent excepted service appointment in a position which is equivalent to or greater than the grade/level of this position - OR - I am an employee at a Federal agency which has an interchange agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management OR I am an employee with a federal agency covered under other special appointing authorities or agreements e.g., TSA, U.S. Postal Service, FAA, etc. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure). (limit characters)
7. Former Employees - I am a former federal employee of AmeriCorps. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure.  This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC). (limit characters)
8. I qualify for merit promotion based on meeting one of the following conditions: current Federal employee in the competitive service in tenure group 1 or 2; former Federal employee in the competitive service who was in tenure group 1 upon separation or tenure group 2, if the separation occurred less than 3 years ago; current Federal employee in the excepted service of an agency with an Interchange Agreement, in tenure group 1 or 2; or former Federal employee in the excepted service, with tenure equivalent to permanent status in the career/career-conditional appointment system. (Your most recent SF-50 must be submitted with your application). (limit characters)
9. I qualify for Noncompetitive appointment as a military spouse based on one of the following: relocation with a service-member spouse as a result of permanent change of station (PCS) orders (https://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/qaspouse/index.aspx); spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability because of service member’s active duty service (See and complete the SF-15: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf) ; or spouse of a service member killed while on active duty (See and complete the SF-15). (limit characters)
10. Noncompetitive Eligibility - I am currently serving or have previously served (within the last 3 years) in Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment.  Please submit documentation that verifies your service in either of these organizations). (limit characters)
11. I am currently employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment at the full performance level or higher of this position; or a former federal civilian employee who has held the full performance level or higher of this position on a permanent competitive appointment. (Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure). (limit characters)
12. I have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities and I have certification from my physician or State Government. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your documentation of your proof of disability and certification of job readiness).
 
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13. Recent Graduates: Provides recent graduates with one to two-year developmental experiences in Federal agencies. Applicants must have graduated from a qualifying educational institution or career or technical education program within the previous two years. (Veterans unable to apply due to service obligations have up to six years after degree completion to apply). (limit characters)
14. Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) - I am a disabled veteran; or a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war declared by Congress; or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; or a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a military operation for which the Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; or I have separated from active duty within the past 3 years; AND separated under honorable conditions.
 
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Regional Administrator position. (limit characters)
1. Are you a U.S. Citizen? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. Are you currently employed with the Office of Regional Operations under a Term-Not to Exceed (NTE) appointment? (limit characters)
3. Were you previously employed with the Office of Regional Operations under a Term-Not to Exceed (NTE) appointment? (limit characters)
4. Have you served in AmeriCorps Seniors, AmeriCorps State & National or VISTA Programs? Additionally, have you volunteered in Peace Corps or any other national service programs? (This service must be documented and described in your resume). (limit characters)
5. If you answered yes to the question above, please tell us in which program(s) you served, including the location, start and end dates. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
6. This position supports the Mid-West region office, supporting: Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Do you reside in a state supported by the Mid-West region office? (limit characters)
7. From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that describes how you qualify for the Regional Administrator position. Select only one letter. (limit characters)
8. Select the statement that best describes your experience developing effective partnerships and coalitions to share information and improve program performance and overall operations. Select one answer. (limit characters)
9. Select the statement that best describes your experience working with public and private entities to identify, build, and improve community-based programs. Select one answer. (limit characters)
10. Select the statement(s) that describe your leadership experience managing a team. Choose all that apply. (limit characters)
11. I have managed staff within a geographically dispersed organizational structure (e.g. multi-state structure). (limit characters)
12. Select the statement that best describes your experience leading a team during a time of change or transition within an organization. Select one answer. (limit characters)
13. Select the statement(s) that describe your experience executing the work of your organization verbally and in written form. Choose all that apply. (limit characters)
14. Select the statement that best describes your experience managing federal grants for community service programs on the local, state, national or international level or with other non-profit organizations. Select one answer. (limit characters)
15. Select the statement that best describes your experience creating and implementing tools to measure program progress and performance. Select one answer. (limit characters)
16. Select the statement that best describes your experience conducting analyses of data, summarizing the information, and then generating reports and/or presentations for Senior Leaders to help drive strategic planning. Select one answer. (limit characters)
17. 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 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 eligibility may be canceled, I may be denied an 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 or not responding will result in my not being considered for this position.
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