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Position Title
Administrative Officer
Agency
National Institutes of Health
Announcement Number
NIH-SR-DE-25-12640176 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, January 6, 2025 to Friday, January 10, 2025
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 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. (limit characters)
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: 
  • 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.  
      
Visit our NIH Jobs page for more information on eligibility and required documentation:  https://hr.nih.gov/jobs/announcement-links/appointment-commissioned-corps-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 CC officer? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package before the announcement closes. 

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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: Note: Your proof of eligibility MUST show the position, grade level and duty location of the position from which you were (or will be) separated and your full performance level or career ladder.  To ensure you fulfil this requirement, submit an SF-50 (Notification of a Personnel Action) that contains this information along with your proof of ICTAP or 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.
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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?

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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 include official office logo, stamp, or letterhead of a medical professional 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.

A. Yes

B. No

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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. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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/register/who-needs-to-register/.

What is your Selective Service Registration Status?
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Administrative Officer, GS-0341-9/11/12, 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. (limit characters)
1. Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the basic qualification requirements for an Administrative Officer, GS-341-09 position as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement. (limit characters)
2. Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the basic qualification requirements for an Administrative Officer, GS-341-11 position as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement. (limit characters)
3. Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the basic qualification requirements for an Administrative Officer, GS-341-12 position as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
4. Have you developed solutions regarding projected budget shortfalls or unanticipated financial needs? (limit characters)
5. Which activities have you performed when managing an organization's budget(s)?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen. (limit characters)
6. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience with budget formulation? (limit characters)
7.

Which types of budget formulation activities have you independently performed?

Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.

(limit characters)
8.

Which activities have you performed while evaluating the financial performance of an organization?

Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.

(limit characters)
9.

Which activities have you performed related to procurement?

Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.

(limit characters)
10.

Which activities have you performed while managing a contract?

Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.

(limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
11. Have you served as a reviewer or approver of purchase card obligations for a department? (limit characters)
12.

Which statement best describes your highest level of experience gathering/evaluating requirements for a contract?

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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. Have you developed statements of work (SOW) for contracting services? (limit characters)
14.

On which administrative/management topics have you provided advice or guidance to managers?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.

(limit characters)
15.

Which statement best describes your highest level of experience with administrative policies and procedures for use in an organization?

(limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
16. Have you planned/ coordinated projects involving the design, construction, and modification of existing or new workspaces? (limit characters)
17.

Which activities have you performed related to travel arrangements for an organization's employees?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.

(limit characters)
18.

Which types of staffing and recruitment activities have you performed?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.

(limit characters)
19.

Which statement best reflects your highest level of experience developing a strategic operating plan?

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20.

Which stakeholders have you negotiated with to obtain goods and services?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.

(limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
21. Have you negotiated with all relevant stakeholders (i.e., internal and external) to resolve changes in contract funding? (limit characters)
22.

In which situations have you negotiated on a contract or procurement-related topics?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.

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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
23. 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? (limit characters)
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