- Position Title
- PROGRAM ANALYST
- Agency
- Office of the Inspector General
- Announcement Number
- USDA-OIG-MP-12636289-24-DAC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, December 17, 2024 to Monday, December 23, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
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.
3.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
4.
All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement. Appraisal must be included in Applicant's submission. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. Note: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Program Analyst position with the USDA OIG, Office of Investigations. 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. Any experience claimed in response to the questions MUST be supported by information in your resume. This information must be SPECIFIC, (i.e., duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments). Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. Failure to provide supporting documentation may result in an ineligible rating.
1.
From the choices below, select the one statement that BEST describes your education and experience in relation to the minimum qualification requirements for the Program Analyst, GS-0343-09 position. SELECT ONLY ONE RESPONSE. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience).
2.
From the choices below, select the one statement that BEST describes your education and experience in relation to the minimum qualification requirements for the Program Analyst, GS-0343-11 position. SELECT ONLY ONE RESPONSE. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience).
3.
From the choices below, select the one statement that BEST describes your education and experience in relation to the minimum qualification requirements for the Program Analyst, GS-0343-12 position. SELECT ONLY ONE RESPONSE. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience).
4.
From the choices below, select the one statement that BEST describes your education and experience in relation to the minimum qualification requirements for the Program Analyst, GS-0343-13 position. SELECT ONLY ONE RESPONSE. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience).
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
The selectee will be required to meet the initial agency suitability determination (i.e. local police checks, review of past employment data, review of Query National information Center report, results of special agency check, etc.) before a final job offer can be made. Are you able to pass such an initial agency suitability determination?
6.
This position requires you to have a Secret Clearance based on the completion of a favorable Single Scope Background Investigation. Do you possess, or are you able to obtain and maintain for the duration or employment, a Secret clearance?
7.
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license. Do you possess, or are you able to obtain and maintain for the duration or employment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license?
8.
This position is subject to pre-employment and periodic random drug testing. Are you willing to submit to pre-employment and periodic random drug testing?
9.
This position will require you to obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel at government expense. Are you able to obtain and maintain for the duration or employment, a government-issued charge card for business-related travel?
10.
This position may require you to obtain and use a government-issued purchase charge card for non-travel business-related expenditures. Are you able to obtain and maintain for the duration or employment, a government-issued purchase charge card for non-travel business-related expenditures?
11.
Select those responses that identify your experience using data to support the development of organizational policies or procedures. (Please select ALL that apply.)
12.
Select those responses that represent your experiences with written communication. (Please select ALL that apply.)
13.
From the list provided, select the responses that most accurately describe your experience in performing analysis. (Please select ALL that apply.)
14.
From the choices below, identify the tasks you have performed on a regular basis. (Select all that apply).
15.
Which of the following activities have you done as a regular and recurring part of your role? (Please select ALL that apply.)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
16.
I have experience evaluating the impact of new or updated regulations, guidelines, rules, laws, Executive Orders, and similar guidelines have on existing organizational policies and procedures.
17.
From the choices below, identify the types of tasks you have performed to evaluate organizational operations. (Please select ALL that apply.)
18.
From the choices below, identify the types of tasks you have completed associated with planning studies to solve or resolve an organizational issue. (Please select ALL that apply.)
19.
From the choices below, select the one statement that BEST describes your experience coordinating the work of other team members based on priorities, requirements of the task, and capabilities of the members.
20.
From the choices below, identify the types of audiences with which you have communicated complex technical information. (Please select ALL that apply.)
21.
From the choices below, identify the types of audiences with which you have communicated complex technical information. (Please select ALL that apply.)
22.
From the choices below, indicate the types of interpersonal communication duties you have performed as a regular part of your job. (Please select ALL that apply.)
23.
From the choices below, select the response that most accurately describes your experience in managin multigple projects and priorities.
24.
From the choices below, select the response that most accurately describes your experience in performing research to respond to requests for information regarding work activities. This could include (a) searching automated systems as well as manual records and (b) compiling listings of available information on specific subjects.
25.
From the choices below, identify your experience in documenting, implementing, and reporting on business operations processes, including recommending more efficient, effective, and economical ways to accomplish processes. (Please select ALL that apply.)
26.
From the choices below, identify your experience in communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, sufficient to prepare and present recommendations for issues and solutions to problems based upon analysis and evaluation. (Please select ALL that apply.)
27.
From the choices below, identify your experience in monitoring and tracking budget activities/expenditures, to include assisting with the dissemination of information and how budgetary resources are used. (Please select ALL that apply.)
28.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.