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1. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.

A. Yes, I am considered a political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316.

B. Yes, I am considered a Non-career Senior Executive Service (SES), Limited Term SES, Limited Emergency SES Executive Branch employee.

C. Yes, I am considered a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or appointee who served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch.

D. Yes, I am considered a political appointee in the Executive Branch (as described in a., b. or c above) in a covered position in an agency having an interchange agreement with OPM, which allows movement from the agency's system to the competitive civil service.

E. None of the above. I am not considered a current or recent (last 5 years) political appointee as described above in items a, b, c, or d.

Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:

Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.

Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages or encrypted, and digitally signed documents linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.

By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).

Assessment 1

Thank you for your interest in working at the Department of Veteran Affairs. This vacancy is a GS-10 Supervisory Medical Instrument Technician Polysomnography position which will work in the West Haven Campus of VA Connecticut Healthcare System.

The Supervisory MIT Polysomnography will perform all tasks required to successfully complete ordered sleep studies and supervise Sleep Lab personnel.

This assessment is designed to ensure that candidates meet the basic qualifications and have the experience to meet the grade level of this vacancy. Please answer each question to confirm your eligibility.

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

1. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Citizenship: Citizenship of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)

Are you a citizen of the United States of America ?

A. Yes

B. No

2. BASIC REQUIREMENT: English Language Proficiency. Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part.

Are you proficient in both the spoken and written English language?

A. Yes

B. No

3. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Licensure or Certification; Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; however, it is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities. Polysomnography Technicians operate the electroencephalograph and other devices to record the electrical activity of the brain during sleep. Registration is offered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).

Do you possess a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist credential ?

A. Yes I possess a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.

B. No I do not possess a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.

4. GRADE DETERMINATION: GS-10 Supervisory Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography): In addition to the core competencies defined at the GS-9 level, positions at this grade may be supervisory with specialized advanced knowledge and assignments. For this vacancy applicants must meet the Experience and all KSA's listed below to be found qualified.

Experience: At least 1 full year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level GS-9 , which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. This would be experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge required to provide the most complex polysomnography technician services. Examples of this experience include but are not limited to the following; Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques in order to provide training and supervision in these procedures, to evaluate and initiate performance improvement projects, and to write policies, procedures, and protocols, that pertain to Polysomnography: Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements: Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels.

In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Advanced knowledge of complex and non-standard treatment and examination procedures and techniques.
*2. Ability to plan and assist in the establishment of a completely integrated treatment and examination program.
*3. Ability to evaluate new products and equipment and make recommendations concerning developments which would improve operations.
*4. Ability to manage the fiscal matters of the functions supervised (which would include fund controls, contracts, and equipment expenditures), forecast resource and equipment needs, and administer the allocated budget.
*5. Knowledge of and ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties which would include responsibility for assignment of work to be performed; performance evaluation; selection of staff; and recommendation of awards, advancements, and, when appropriate, disciplinary actions.

Do you possess at least 1 full year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level GS-9 and meet all the Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to meet the GS-10 level of this occupation ?

A. Yes I possess at least 1 full year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level GS-9 and the Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to meet the GS-10 level of this occupation.

B. No I do not possess at least 1 full year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level GS-9 and all the Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to meet the GS-10 level of this occupation.

RESUME REMINDER: Your resume must include the following information for us to make a determination of your qualifications :

Full name and current contact information.
Name of company and department for each position held.
Job Title for each position held.
Duties - As detailed as possible we cannot make assumptions.
Month & Year start/end dates (e.g. June 2017 to April 2018)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Grade and Step for all federal positions.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Please supply all supporting documents at the time of application to ensure that you are credited with your education, experience and licensure so that we are able to determine your eligibility. Federal employees must also provide a copy of their most recent SF-50 showing their status as a federal employee. You will not be contacted to provide additional documentation.

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