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Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcemen SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Demonstrated knowledge and skill in acquiring, validating, and analyzing information, drawing conclusions, forecasting work, and developing alternatives; Knowledge of extensive operating programs and the interrelationships among them to perform program analysis; Skill to deal efficiently and effectively with top level executives, as well as taxpayers, to establish and maintain effective relationships and gain confidence and cooperation; Skill in written and oral communications sufficient to prepare and present findings and recommendations, carry out specific action regarding controversial issues, and develop material for use in public speaking engagements. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Demonstrated extensive analytical and evaluative methods and understanding of the administration of programs to participate in the assessment of program development, determine appropriate evaluation and measurement techniques, identify significant program or resource issues, and improve management processes and systems. Extensive knowledge of the operating division's organization, policies, practices, and program objectives sufficient to participate in the development of guidance, assessment of resource utilization, and development and implementation of changes to current processes and procedures. In addition, your experience should demonstrate the ability to apply practices and methods of financial management, this can be demonstrated by assignments where you prepared and maintained the financial plan involving all categories of expenditures and participated in the budget process involving financial review and analysis; Oral and written communication techniques to present plans and proposals convincingly, negotiate effectively, and reconcile conflicting interests and points of view, as well as the ability to maintain effective relationship with others sufficient to reach agreement on changed work practices and objectives. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.
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