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Program Analyst GS-0343-11
Job Title: Program Analyst GS-0343-11
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Sub Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Job Announcement Number: CI-OARM-DE-2011-0004
SALARY RANGE: |
$62,467.00 - $81,204.00 /year |
OPEN PERIOD: |
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 to Tuesday, September 20, 2011 |
SERIES & GRADE: |
GS-0343-11/11 |
POSITION INFORMATION: |
Full-time Permanent |
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: |
13 |
DUTY LOCATIONS: |
1 vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: Washington DC Metro Area, DC |
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: |
NOTE: This announcement will remain open until we have received 75 applications, or 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date, whichever comes first. |
JOB SUMMARY:
| Earth Day is every day at EPA! Come help us protect the environment! Our diverse workforce connects to more than just a career-we share a common passion to promote a cleaner, healthier environment. Discover how exciting safeguarding our natural resources and protecting human health can be. We consistently rank as one of the top Federal agencies in which to work, with great benefits and work flexibilities. Find yourself at EPA. See more about us here: http://www.epa.gov. This position is located on the staff of Program Management and Communications (PMCS), Office of Human Resources (OHR), Office of Administration and Resources Management (OARM), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Washington, D.C. For more information on this office, visit their website: www.epa.gov |
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KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
Washington DC Metro Area, DC
--Manages the distribution, review, consolidation and analysis of comments as a basis for providing decision-makers sound advice on issue resolution and assists Senior Program Analysts with the management of reorganizations in question (includes coordinating the distribution, review and consolidation of comments, and approval of Agency orders, directives, and delegations of authorities as well as reviewing, tracking and routing directives throughout the clearance review process.
--Coordinates, analyzes, and evaluates the management effectiveness studies and historical studies (includes the application of research methods and tools to current time operation of program management or to studies on the background and nature of an issue as a means of gaining perspective on a program's current effectiveness and operating status) as well as reviews, analyzes, and evaluates information and data to determine relevancy; identifying problems and issues of concern, making recommendations, and offering alternatives/solutions.
--Orally presents to senior management and staff materials that reflect the analysis performed as well as assists with the coordination of communication efforts related to HR issues (includes the assessment of communications needs, themes, messages, and approaches aimed at effectively communicating the HR strategic direction and goals).
--Develops written materials that reflect the analysis performed and prepares status reports which pertain to situations normally within the purview of a specific program.
At the higher grade level, your assignments will be more complex and you should need less guidance from your supervisor.
--Coordinates, analyzes, and evaluates the management effectiveness studies and historical studies (includes the application of research methods and tools to current time operation of program management or to studies on the background and nature of an issue as a means of gaining perspective on a program's current effectiveness and operating status) as well as reviews, analyzes, and evaluates information and data to determine relevancy; identifying problems and issues of concern, making recommendations, and offering alternatives/solutions.
--Orally presents to senior management and staff materials that reflect the analysis performed as well as assists with the coordination of communication efforts related to HR issues (includes the assessment of communications needs, themes, messages, and approaches aimed at effectively communicating the HR strategic direction and goals).
--Develops written materials that reflect the analysis performed and prepares status reports which pertain to situations normally within the purview of a specific program.
At the higher grade level, your assignments will be more complex and you should need less guidance from your supervisor.
Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
You do not need a degree to qualify for this position, however, the following education may be substituted for the specialized experience requirement: a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree
OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.M., if related.
We are looking for at least one year of experience related to this position as follows: work experience which confirms that the applicant has/had experience which encompassed essentially all of each of the following: 1) has utilized a number of analytical techniques such as: work measurement; task analysis and job structuring; productivity charting; determining staff to workload ratios; organization design; space planning; development of questionnaires; flowcharting of work processes; graphing; making calculations, etc. in order to analyze and evaluate management effectiveness and administrative processes (includes tracking the progress of a project); 2) has demonstrated the ability to design operations to improve program efficiency and effectiveness, including the technology to facilitate work; 3) has demonstrated "meet and deal" characteristics in order to orally present one's analysis of findings as well as to coordinate communication efforts related to HR issues; 4) has written reports and analysis of studies and findings.
Your answers to the on-line assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
1. Ability to coordinate the distribution, review, and consolidation of comments, and approval of Agency or Company orders, directives, and delegations of authorities as well as demonstrated experience in tracking the progress of a project.
2. Ability to analyze and evaluate management effectiveness and administrative processes by applying demonstrated knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods such as literature search; work measurement; task analysis and job structuring; productivity charting; determining staff to workload ratios; organization design; space planning; development of questionnaires; flowcharting of work processes; graphing; making calculations.
3. Ability to design operations to improve program efficiency and effectiveness, including the technology to facilitate work and recommends these alternative/solutions to higher-level management.
4. Ability to demonstrate "meet and deal" characteristics in order to present one's analysis of findings at oral presentations as well as to coordinate communication efforts related to HR issues.
5. Ability to write reports and analysis of studies and findings.
This position is designated as Moderate Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation.
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OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.M., if related.
We are looking for at least one year of experience related to this position as follows: work experience which confirms that the applicant has/had experience which encompassed essentially all of each of the following: 1) has utilized a number of analytical techniques such as: work measurement; task analysis and job structuring; productivity charting; determining staff to workload ratios; organization design; space planning; development of questionnaires; flowcharting of work processes; graphing; making calculations, etc. in order to analyze and evaluate management effectiveness and administrative processes (includes tracking the progress of a project); 2) has demonstrated the ability to design operations to improve program efficiency and effectiveness, including the technology to facilitate work; 3) has demonstrated "meet and deal" characteristics in order to orally present one's analysis of findings as well as to coordinate communication efforts related to HR issues; 4) has written reports and analysis of studies and findings.
Your answers to the on-line assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
1. Ability to coordinate the distribution, review, and consolidation of comments, and approval of Agency or Company orders, directives, and delegations of authorities as well as demonstrated experience in tracking the progress of a project.
2. Ability to analyze and evaluate management effectiveness and administrative processes by applying demonstrated knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods such as literature search; work measurement; task analysis and job structuring; productivity charting; determining staff to workload ratios; organization design; space planning; development of questionnaires; flowcharting of work processes; graphing; making calculations.
3. Ability to design operations to improve program efficiency and effectiveness, including the technology to facilitate work and recommends these alternative/solutions to higher-level management.
4. Ability to demonstrate "meet and deal" characteristics in order to present one's analysis of findings at oral presentations as well as to coordinate communication efforts related to HR issues.
5. Ability to write reports and analysis of studies and findings.
This position is designated as Moderate Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation.
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HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
We will review your resume and required documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your resume must address the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) listed in the Qualifications Section. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your application will be further evaluated based on your answers to the on-line assessment. Your responses to the on-line assessment will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for the position.
You are being evaluated under the category rating method which means, if you are determined to be qualified, you will be placed into the 'Best Qualified', 'Well Qualified', or 'Qualified' Category.
We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. We will evaluate your qualifications and eligibility and notify you if you meet minimum qualification requirements.
NOTE: We do not require a separate statement responding to the competencies, also referred to as KSA's; however, your resume should clearly show these competencies.
To preview questions please click here.
You are being evaluated under the category rating method which means, if you are determined to be qualified, you will be placed into the 'Best Qualified', 'Well Qualified', or 'Qualified' Category.
We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. We will evaluate your qualifications and eligibility and notify you if you meet minimum qualification requirements.
NOTE: We do not require a separate statement responding to the competencies, also referred to as KSA's; however, your resume should clearly show these competencies.
To preview questions please click here.
Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many work life quality options! Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees. To find out more visit Benefits. To learn more about us, visit Life and Careers at EPA.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This information is used to determine your qualifications for employment. The use of this information is authorized under Title 5 USC, Sections 3302 and 3361.
Are you a Displaced Federal Employee? If so, please read the Required Documents and visit the EPA website for additional information http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm.
EPA participates in e-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm.
If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.
Are you a Displaced Federal Employee? If so, please read the Required Documents and visit the EPA website for additional information http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm.
EPA participates in e-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm.
If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.
How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
To begin the application process, click the Apply On-line button to the right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents, and complete the assessment questionnaire. To be considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date of this announcement.
All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USA Jobs document portfolio feature.
If you cannot apply on-line, contact the Human Resources Office listed to the right for assistance at least three business days prior to the closing date of this announcement. Reasonable accommodations will be provided on a case-by-case basis.
For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm .
To begin the application process, click the Apply On-line button to the right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents, and complete the assessment questionnaire. To be considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date of this announcement.
All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USA Jobs document portfolio feature.
If you cannot apply on-line, contact the Human Resources Office listed to the right for assistance at least three business days prior to the closing date of this announcement. Reasonable accommodations will be provided on a case-by-case basis.
For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm .
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Documents to be submitted on-line:
--Resume clearly stating your experience related to this position as described in the Duties Section and Qualifications Required Section.
--Responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire.
--Veterans: Veteran's Preference Documents (DD-214, VA Letter, and SF-15, if applicable; active duty military submit statement of service from commanding officer documenting dates of active duty and any campaign medals/badges; include character of service).
--Displaced Federal employees under ICTAP/CTAP (Provide these documents: copy of your most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application.) Additional information can be found on our web site: http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm
--Resume clearly stating your experience related to this position as described in the Duties Section and Qualifications Required Section.
--Responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire.
--Veterans: Veteran's Preference Documents (DD-214, VA Letter, and SF-15, if applicable; active duty military submit statement of service from commanding officer documenting dates of active duty and any campaign medals/badges; include character of service).
--Displaced Federal employees under ICTAP/CTAP (Provide these documents: copy of your most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application.) Additional information can be found on our web site: http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Jack Mosgrove
Phone: 513-569-7659
Fax: 513-569-7659
TDD: 513-569-7659
Email: ci_hrmd-ezhire@epa.govAgency Information:
Environmental Protection Agency
US Environmental Protection Agency
Human Resources Office
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Fax: 513-569-7659
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJOBS that your submission was successful, once we have received your on-line occupational questionnaire, resume and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.
