I applied online. The process took 9 months. I interviewed at Environmental Protection Agency (Raleigh, NC)
Interview
I was selected by OPM as the top candidate, then the local HR office had me disqualified as a Engineer to give the job to a intern they had on staff for a year.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I presented a 30 minute presentation highlighting my 12 years of experience in the field and five applicable degrees to the position
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Environmental Protection Agency in Sept 2018
Interview
Went through 3 rounds of interviews. Fitst two rounds included the same interview questions. I think they have a set list of questions they are required to ask. First interview was over the phone. Second was a video interview. Third was in-person.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Pretty typical interview questions. Describe a confluct at work and how you handled it. Why do you want to work for the EPA? What qualifies you for this position?
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Environmental Protection Agency (Atlanta, GA) in Nov 2015
Interview
Interview was with a panel of three highly qualified EPA staff. Interview lasted for 45 minutes, with last 15 minutes of overview and and questions. A set of 10 questions, most of which were behavorial and didn't have much to do with the job itself or specifically on experiences I have had. Two of the people were in the department I was applying to, while one was from an outside department. Said they would notify me 2+ months after.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you were put under pressure on an assignment, what did you to resolve this situation?