To qualify for FV-G band you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of experience equivalent to the FV-F, FG/GS-5-9 levels. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience may include but is not limited to: Analyzing data, conducting research and applying policies or procedures; identifying problems and offering solutions in the areas of administrative management. OR Education may be substituted for experience as follows: PH.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related, is qualifying. OR Combination education and experience may be qualifying for this position. Refer to OPMs Operating Manual Qualification Standards at, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/A/gs-admin.asp, for more information. To qualify based on education, you must submit a copy of your high school or college transcripts or certificates. Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment. SCHOOLS MUST BE ACCREDITED BY ANACCREDITING INSTITUTION RECOGNIZED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Refer to OPM's Qualification Standards at General Schedule Qualification Standards for more information. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, gained from an accredited college or university OR Combination of education and experience may be qualifying for this position.