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Thank you for your interest in the position with the Supervisory Communication Analyst, MS-1001-I position in the Government Accountability Office. 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.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band (i.e., CS-II, PT-II, PE-IIA) or level equivalent to the GS-13 in the federal service which has equipped them with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience reviewing, evaluating, and providing authoritative guidance to staff in the development and production of reports, correspondence, testimonies and other engagement related documents; demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying principles of writing and visual information to analyze information for logic, clarity, consistency and readability; and providing leadership or oversight to a team or staff. Does your background and experience meet these requirements?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Please provide a short narrative to support your response to the statement above which includes specific details about your experience. Your response must include information sufficient to determine possession of experience. (limit 3,500 characters)

3. This position requires experience leading a team and/or project. Select all tasks that you have executed in the performance of your work.

A. Set goals and/or milestones for team members.

B. Provide guidance and direction to team members.

C. Reviewed completed work for technical adequacy and timeliness.

D. Provided input to management on the performance of team members.

E. None of the above.

4. Analytical and Technical Writing and Visual Information Expertise: This position provides advanced writing and/or graphics support to multiple teams of GAO Analysts as they analyze information to develop a variety of complex written and/or visual information products, including reports, congressional testimonies, briefings, and special publications. Select all of the answers that best reflect your experience.

A. I have written or substantially contributed to the writing, editing, and/or graphics of complex reports, studies, or articles.

B. I have helped others to write and develop visual information by reviewing and revising complex documents of a technical nature to ensure logic, clarity, consistency, and readability.

C. I have demonstrated the ability to analyze data and summarize analysis in writing and/or graphics.

D. I have demonstrated the ability to contribute to and/or facilitate discussions that clarify key points and the logical presentation of supporting information in written products.

E. None of the above.

5. Planning, Prioritizing, and Balancing Work Activities: This position will provide in-depth support on written and visual information products concurrently for multiple teams or individuals. Select all of the answers that are true of your background and experience.

A. I have demonstrated the ability to plan, manage and contribute to multiple assignments and balance sometimes conflicting priorities.

B. I have demonstrated the ability to adjust work activities in response to changing team needs or deadlines and other emerging issues or obstacles.

C. I have demonstrated the ability to meet established deadlines and manage expectations about my involvement in multiple projects.

D. None of the above.

6. Please select all that apply regarding your experience communicating and collaborating on written and visual information products with a wide range of GAO staff at all levels of the organization, often with diverse cultures or subject-matter backgrounds.

A. I have developed courteous, professional, and productive relationships with individuals and teams to foster an understanding of project requirements and subject matter for developing and revising written products.

B. I have effectively coached individuals and teams on how to improve their writing while striving to reconcile differing perspectives.

C. I have both provided and used feedback to implement constructive solutions to revise drafts.

D. I have demonstrated the ability to work with teams and colleagues at varying levels within an organization to improve written products.

E. None of the above.

7. Please select the answer that best describes your experience interpreting and applying federal and organizational (GAO) publishing-written and visual-policies and procedures.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in interpreting and applying federal and GAO publishing policies and procedures.

B. I have had education or training in interpreting and applying federal and GAO publishing policies and procedures but have not yet had the opportunity to utilize this knowledge on the job.

C. I have interpreted and applied federal and GAO publishing policies and procedures on the job under close supervision from a supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have interpreted and applied federal and GAO publishing policies and procedures as a regular part of my job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. These functions have been a central or major part of my work. I have performed the functions routinely, and I have trained others in interpreting and applying federal and GAO publishing policies and procedures. Others have consulted me as an expert in performing functions of this nature.

8. Please select the answer that best describes your experience analyzing information to identify strengths, gaps, problems in logical flow, or other issues that affect content and quality of written and visual information products.

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing these functions.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing these functions but have not yet performed these functions on the job.

C. I have performed these functions on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager, or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed these functions as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager, or senior employee.

E. These functions have been a central or major part of my work. I have performed the functions routinely, and I have trained others in performance of these functions. Others have consulted me as an expert in performing functions of this nature.

9. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information in and attached to this application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent information on or attached to this application may be grounds for not hiring me or firing me after I begin work and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. I understand that any information I give may be investigated.

A. Yes, my application is true, correct, complete and made in good faith.

B. No, I am not interested in being considered for this position.

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