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Passionate about public service and program analysis? Are you a recent graduate within the last 2 years, a current student who will complete your degree within the next 4 months or a Veteran who, due to a military service obligation, was precluded from applying to a Recent Graduates program? Help protect public health as a Program Analyst with my staff in the Food Safety & Inspection Service as part of the Recent Graduates program! Closes 1/31/22 or after 150 applications are received, whichever comes first. Location negotiable upon selection. Remote and telework eligible. Salary range: $54,727 – $71,146 per year.  You MUST be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply

This position is open to Recent Graduates who meet the following requirements:

  • Recent graduates who have, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying Associate’s, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program.
  • Veterans, who, due to military service obligation, were precluded from applying to a Recent Graduates program during a portion of their 2 year eligibility period. Their eligibility period is extended to receive the full 2 years of eligibility upon release or discharge from active duty (eligibility period may not be extend beyond 6 years from the date that all educational requirements were completed).
  • Current students who in the next 4 months, after the closing of this announcement, will have completed a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree OR certificate from a qualifying educational institution.

IF YOU ARE A CURRENT STUDENT PROJECTED TO GRADUATE WITHIN 4 MONTHS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

***This is a Federal job with the US Government and you MUST be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply. See vacancy announcement for full Conditions of Employment, the list of Required Documents and How To Apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/632882600 ***

Agency contact information: Kyesha Lewis

Fax: 1-833-840-9220

Job Duties

As a Pathways Recent Graduate, your duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Conducting evaluations of programs to help an organization achieve public health objectives and ensure programs are managed in compliance with laws.
  • Assisting and supporting strategic planning, performance measurement, metric development, enterprise risk management, coordinating, and reviewing management programs and operations.
  • Exploring data collection options to develop performance assessment methods, reports, and tracking systems for monitoring performance results.
  • Assisting with and coordinating evidence and evaluation activities in compliance with applicable laws.
  • Participating in the development of strategic and annual plans, performance monitoring, capacity assessments, learning agendas, and evaluation plans.
  • Performing program analyses, evaluation studies, data analyses, and data visualization for Agency wide programs.
  • Collaborating on the development of findings and recommendations to improve process and program effectiveness and efficiency.

Qualifications

To Be Eligible For An Appointment Under the Recent Graduates Program You Must Meet The Following Requirements:

A. You must be a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, some associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution such as an accredited technical or vocational school; a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum. Note: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that’s part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.

B. Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty; however, eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which the degree or certificate was obtained. The date of release or discharge from active duty should be later than the date the degree or certificate was obtained.

In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements above, applicants must possess the experience requirements as follows:

Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-7 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include performing three of the following tasks: conducting evaluations for large programs; developing strategic plans and associated metrics; gathering and analyzing data; presenting recommendations to leadership; conducting detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes; and/or applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. OR,

Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a master’s or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR,

Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond one full year of graduate level education. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by 01/31/2022 the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. The categories for this announcement are defined as: Best-Qualified, Well-Qualified, and Qualified. Your resume and supporting documentation will then be used to determine if you are qualified for this job. 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. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

The Category Rating Process does not add veterans’ preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligible within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Creative Thinking
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Written Communication

Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your rating may be lowered to more accurately reflect the submitted documentation. Please follow instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal service.

Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form, i.e. the online questionnaire. The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the “Apply” button to the right.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a Federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about Federal benefits.

Qualifications/Education

To Be Eligible For An Appointment Under The Recent Graduates Program You Must Meet The Following Requirements:

A. You must be a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, some associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution such as an accredited technical or vocational school; a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum. Note: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that’s part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.

B. Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty; however, eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which the degree or certificate was obtained. The date of release or discharge from active duty should be later than the date the degree or certificate was obtained.

In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements above, applicants must possess the experience requirements as follows:

Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-7 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include performing three of the following tasks: conducting evaluations for large programs; developing strategic plans and associated metrics; gathering and analyzing data; presenting recommendations to leadership; conducting detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes; and/or applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. OR,

Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a master’s or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR,

Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond one full year of graduate level education. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by 01/31/2022 the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

If Using Education To Qualify: To use your education as a basis for meeting the minimum qualification requirements (MQR) for this position, you MUST submit academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the qualifying educational requirements. If specific course work is required to fulfill the MQR, you must supply transcripts from each academic institution in which the required courses were taken to receive credit for that course work. See the “Qualifications” section of this announcement for more details.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, candidates are to ensure these requirements are met.

If you do not submit sufficient academic documentation demonstrating that you meet the eligibility and MQR for this position, your application will be deemed incomplete & any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Select Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information or you will be ineligible for further consideration.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. The categories for this announcement are defined as: Best-Qualified, Well-Qualified, and Qualified. Your resume and supporting documentation will then be used to determine if you are qualified for this job. 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. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

The Category Rating Process does not add veterans’ preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligible within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Creative Thinking
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Written Communication

Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your rating may be lowered to more accurately reflect the submitted documentation. Please follow instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal service.

Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form, i.e., the online questionnaire. The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the “Apply” button to the right.

How to Apply

Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement or before 150 applications have been received, whichever occurs first.

Next Steps

Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position prior to issuing referral lists to the selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Log in to your USAJOBS to check your application status. We expect to make a final job offer approximately 40 days after the deadline for applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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