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Review this information carefully to ensure you submit appropriate documents and avoid being disqualified from consideration for this position.

DOCUMENTS PREVIOUSLY UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS ACCOUNT MAY BE OUTDATED AND CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONSIDERATION.

(1) RESUME (maximum 2 pages): a resume associated with your USAJobs Account must be uploaded to this vacancy announcement as part of your application. You can create and upload your own resume or build a resume using the USAJobs Resume Builder, but in either case, specific information is required to demonstrate your eligibility and qualifications for this position.

The RESUME you upload must clearly show:
-- your name and contact information
-- current Chief Level assignment and geographic location (both permanent and temporary, if applicable)
-- full TO and FROM dates (month/day/year) and grade for each position you describe and
-- a clear description of the duties you perform that demonstrate the required Specialized Experience

Since Specialized Experience has a time element, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks. If you no longer hold a position, it must show an ending date.

Although OPM recommends the 'month/year' date format that doesn't always demonstrate the full 52 weeks required for Specialized Experience. We highly recommend using the month/day/year format.

If you use a federal career-ladder position towards meeting Specialized Experience, separate the duties performed at the qualifying grade from the duties performed at the lower grades. Career-ladder duties described in a single narrative (even if dates at each grade are provided) will not satisfy the requirement to demonstrate 52 weeks performing qualifying duties at the required level.

Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed. Information copied or restated from the announcement, a position description or the rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.

Do not simply list projects on which you worked or describe experience in terms of accomplishments or achievements. You must describe, in your own words, the duties you perform that demonstrate the SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE required for this position.

Affirmative responses to the online questionnaire are not sufficient to demonstrate experience.

See QUALIFICATIONS and HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED for information on what your resume must demonstrate.

(2) SF-50: recommended for all applicants; Excepted Service employees must submit the SF-50 received at the time of your appointment plus a current SF-50 showing that you are still serving in an Excepted Service appointment.

(3) OPTIONAL SSA-45: if you opt to submit your SSA-45 to expound on your qualifying experience, it must be uploaded under the Document Type "Other" and must follow the requirements shown under RESUME above.

ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATIONS information in your application documents must not be conflicting.

Do not submit narrative responses to the experience questions in lieu of a properly completed resume and/or SSA-45 or provide narrative responses as your description of duties.

If you choose to provide optional narrative responses to the experience questions, you must first complete your resume (and SSA-45 if you opt to submit one) per the requirements above and then provide narrative responses in a separate document. Optional narrative responses to the experience questions cannot be used by HR to verify Specialized Experience due to the breakdown in the way this experience is shown.

Application documents that don't clearly demonstrate eligibility (grade, full TO and FROM dates [month/day/year], current Chief Level assignment and geographic location) and qualifications (grade-relevant duties that demonstrate the Specialized Experience) will not receive consideration for this position.

Your resume, optional SSA-45 and/or optional narrative responses can be updated any time during the open period of this announcement, but no new documents or new information can be submitted once the announcement closes. You are advised to review your documents to ensure they show all the required eligibility information (grade, full TO and FROM dates, current Chief Level assignment and geographic location) and clearly describe, in your own words, the duties you perform that demonstrate the Specialized Experience required for this position.

Employees' Official Personnel Folders will not be reviewed for purposes of obtaining missing or incomplete information. You will be evaluated only on the documents you submit.

(1) Click APPLY to create a USAJobs Account or log into your existing account.
(2) Confirm that your USAJobs Biographic Information is correct.
(3) Confirm that your application documents show all information required for this vacancy.
(4) Follow prompts to complete the questionnaire and upload your application documents.
(5) Click Submit My Answers at the end of the process.
(6) "View/Print My Answers" to confirm you have answered every question as intended AND
(7) print a copy of the announcement for your reference if you are called for an interview (optional)

READ "NEXT STEPS" FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

Applications must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) October 09, 2026 and must include:
(1) responses to online questionnaire
(2) uploaded resume (and Optional SSA-45, if submitted)
(3) uploaded eligibility documents, if applicable (see Required Documents)

NOTE: Your SSA-45 is optional and must be uploaded under the Document Type "Other." If submitted, it must show all required information (see Required Documents) and must not conflict with other documents submitted.

See REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for eligibility and qualifications requirements that must be demonstrated.

The questionnaire takes about 15 minutes. Answer all questions and follow instructions. Your score will be based on your responses. Errors or omissions may affect your overall evaluation.

It is not sufficient to make claims in the questionnaire that are not supported in your resume/SSA-45.

See QUALIFICATIONS, HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS before you submit your application.

We cannot accept documents submitted via email, fax, or standard mail, but you may email inquiries about the position or How to Apply PRIOR TO the closing of the announcement.

Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may use the listed email or 7-1-1 for TTY-based Telecommunications Relay Services to call the listed phone number. Additional Telecommunications Relay Services options are available in each state: https://www.fcc.gov/general/trs-state-and-territories

SSA employees may access Internal Vacancies On-Line (IVOL) postings and apply for vacancies from locations outside of SSA (e.g., from home, public computer, etc.). Please use the following link: http://ssai.usajobs.gov. Be sure to forward the link and other application materials (such as your resume/SSA-45) to an email source accessible from outside of SSA (e.g., your personal computer, etc.).

Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious or Fraudulent Statements --Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire, or your resume/SSA-45 is subject to verification. By submitting your application, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.

If you experience difficulties while applying, use the links on the USAJobs website to seek help. If you're still unable to complete your application, submit a USAJobs Help Desk ticket to resolve the issue. You must also email rolanda.turner@ssa.gov with the SUBJECT LINE: "T-7 APPLICATION ISSUE 1306 4135" and provide details of the difficulties you're experiencing (with screenshots if applicable). This email must be received before the announcement closes. Technical difficulties reported after the announcement closes cannot be addressed.

Next steps

Incorrect information in your USAJobs Account means you may not receive important emails pertaining to this announcement. SSA/HR is not responsible if outdated information in your USAJobs Account causes you to miss emailed notifications or job offers.

No matter what information is provided on your resume/SSA-45, HR and USAStaffing can only contact you using the information in your USAJobs Account. Your Biographic Information for this vacancy cannot be changed once your application has been submitted.

If you applied correctly and provided a valid email address in your Biographic Information, you will receive an Acknowledgement of Occupational Questionnaire. This is not an indication that your application is complete. Follow the instructions in the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" sections to ensure that you submit a complete application.

You are responsible for verifying that your application is complete, and your documents have been properly submitted.

After applications are evaluated, a Best Qualified List will be issued and you will be notified of your status (e.g., highly qualified and referred to the selecting official; qualified but not referred; or ineligible).

INTERVIEWS may or may not be conducted, but if an interview is desired, it will be scheduled by the hiring office and a representative from that office will contact you directly.

HR will not have information pertaining to the scheduling of interviews and cannot provide feedback pertaining to completed interviews.

For a status of your application, go to your USAJobs account. Select Application Status then More Information to see if updates are available

Updates will not be available during the interview/selection process, which may take up to 90 days.

After selections have been completed, final notices will be sent to applicants who were referred to the selecting official. Applicants who are not referred will not receive a final notice.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.