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Position Title
Government Information Specialist
Agency
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Announcement Number
25-DE-BOS-OSHA-12633776-SJQ Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 to Tuesday, December 24, 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? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former DOL employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which you received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• You are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• You are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent

Note: To verify your eligibility, you must submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a reduction in force (RIF) separation notice, a SF50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You must also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than DOL who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which you received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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?

Note: To verify your eligibility, you must submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a reduction in force (RIF) separation notice, a SF50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You must also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. I have read the entire vacancy announcement to ensure compliance with all requirements. I understand that if I am qualifying based on experience, my resume must include specific duties that I have performed related to the specialized experience requirements outlined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and that job titles alone are not sufficient to determine whether or not I meet the minimum qualifications. (limit characters)
3. I understand that the responses I selected in this questionnaire must be fully supported by detailed descriptions of my work experiences in my resume. In the event that my responses are not supported by my resume, the human resources office will amend my responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency demonstrated in my resume. (limit characters)
4. I understand submission of supporting documentation, e.g., transcripts, DD-214, SF-50, most recent performance appraisal dated within 18 months (or a reason explaining why one cannot be provided) may be required for this position. I also understand that my application will not be considered if the required supporting documentation is not submitted or is not submitted in accordance with the time frames indicated in the announcement. (limit characters)
5. Where did you first learn about this Department of Labor (DOL) job opportunity? (limit characters)
6. Please provide the name of the institution/college/university or organization/program/network where you first heard about this Department of Labor (DOL) job opportunity. If you learned about this DOL job opportunity through a DOL Sponsored Career Fair, please provide the name of the career fair. If not applicable, please enter N/A. (limit 250 characters)
Core Questions
1. Are you a current Federal employee? (limit characters)
2. If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate pay plan of the highest graded position you held. (limit characters)
3. If you selected "Other", please enter the Pay Plan. If not applicable, please enter N/A. (limit 100 characters)
4. If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the highest-grade level you held. (limit characters)
5. If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the dates of the highest title, series, graded position you held (MM-YYYY to MM-YYYY or Present, or if not applicable, please enter N/A.).

Note: Time-In-Grade restrictions apply in relation to advancement to General Schedule positions of employees in the competitive service.
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6. If you are, or were, a Federal employee who held a permanent position in the competitive service, what is the highest full performance level* of that position?

*Full Performance Level: The highest grade level in an employment career ladder. For example, if the position is a Secretary, grade GS-5 with a target grade or promotion potential to GS-7, the GS-7 grade level is the full performance grade level of the position. It is the highest grade in the Secretary position's employment career ladder (i.e., GS-5, GS-6, GS-7).
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7. Does the Department of Labor employ any member of your family? (limit characters)
8. If yes to previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization in which employed, and location if known. If not applicable, please enter N/A. (limit 250 characters)
9. Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?

Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
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10. Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years? (limit characters)
11. For DOL employees only, what is your bargaining unit status? (limit characters)
12. Are you currently serving or have you served in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
13. Please indicate your most recent performance appraisal rating from your most recent performance appraisal (within 18 months). (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a position with the Department of Labor. 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. (limit characters)
1. Select the answer that best describes your education/experience to meet the basic qualifications requirements for the Government Information Series, GS-0306-09, position.
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2. Select the tasks you have performed as a regular and recurring part of a job assignment. Select all that apply.
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3. Please select the statement that best describes your experience in interpersonal communications. (limit characters)
4. Select the statements that describe how you develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels. (limit characters)
5. I have communicated orally on a regular basis as part of my core job duties/functions with (check all that apply): (limit characters)
6. Which of the following tasks are examples of your ability to exhibit a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments. (Select all that apply).
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7. Which of the following tasks are examples of your ability to exhibit a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments. (Select all that apply).
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8. I have performed this work as a regular part of my employment. (Check all that apply)
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9. Please select the response that describes your ability to provide expertise and advice to ensure that responses to FOIA requests are in compliance with laws and regulations and are defensible in the event of an appeal.
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10. Select the response(s) that reflect your experience with written communication at work. (Check all that apply)
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11. Choose the statement that most accurately describes your knowledge and experience in grammar, punctuation, spelling and format of various legal documents.
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12. 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 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 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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