You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume will result in a "not qualified" determination.
Rating:Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. Subject matter expert(s) may evaluate your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the specialized experience (under the qualifications section) and the competencies listed below:
- Manages and Organizes Information
- Communication
- Reasoning
- Technical Competence
- Problem Solving
Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level categories, Highly Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. The category is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position and is based on your responses to the questionnaire(s)/assessment(s).
Qualified: Does not exceed the basic qualifications requirements described in the Qualifications section. Well Qualified: Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the Qualifications section and demonstrates proficiency in the competencies above. Highly Qualified: Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the Qualifications section and substantially exceed in the competencies above.
Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference-eligibles in that category. Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)), you must be assigned to the Well Qualified category or better to receive special selection priority.