STUDENT SERVICES SPECIALIST
US Defense Security Cooperation Agency US Defense Security Cooperation Agency Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Full-time Full-time $48,335 - $62,835 a year $48,335 - $62,835 a year 9 days ago 9 days ago 9 days ago Duties As a STUDENT SERVICES SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-7 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Providing organizational and individual career, academic, and force development advice to organizations representing military personnel of all ranks, civilian personnel, foreign military, other government agencies and departments, and US defense industry pursuing security cooperation (SC) professional development opportunities at senior, intermediate and clerical levels.
Providing advice and enrollment assistance on all educational opportunities available through Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) via distance education, resident courses, or at customer locations.
Preparing and conducting briefings for groups or units to promote SC educational programs.
Completing required documentation and ensuring information such as course enrollment, course completion, and educational levels attained is entered in DSCU's student class scheduling system and the SC Workforce Database.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.
S.
citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http:
//www.
sss.
gov Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Work Schedule:
Fulltime Overtime:
Occasionally Tour of Duty:
Flexible Recruitment Incentives:
May be Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
Non-Exempt Financial Disclosure:
Not Required Telework Eligibility:
This position is telework eligible Drug Tested Designated Position:
YES The employee must be able to obtain and maintain Non-Critical Sensitive/ Secret security clearance.
The employee may be required to work other than normal hours, which may include evening, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.
Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-7 grade level, if you fulfill the following
Qualifications:
A.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service:
Providing advice and enrollment assistance on all educational opportunities and classes; Completing requirement documentation on course enrollment and course completion; OR B.
A bachelor's degree AND I meet Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) which is based on:
(1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade-Point Average (G.
P.
A.
) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.
0 or higher out of a possible 4.
0 (B or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.
5 or higher out of a possible 4.
0 (B+ or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR (3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https:
//www.
achsnatl.
org/).
(Note:
You must attach a copy of your official transcripts); OR C.
Successful completion of 1 full year of graduate level education.
One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study.
If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement.
Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.
OR D.
You have a combination of the experience as described in A (but less than a year) AND the education described in B or C (but less than the requirement).
This may be computed by first determining the the total qualifying experience possessed as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the education possessed as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages.
The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level.
NOTE:
Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.
g.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.
g.
, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education If substituting or combining education for experience, transcripts MUST be provided.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.
Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GRADUATE EDUCATION:
One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study.
Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis.
If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.
S.
education program or a U.
S.
accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.
Unofficial transcripts from U.
S.
Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process.
If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made.
A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.
When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing.
Documents must be in English or include an English translation.
The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities.
For further information, visit:
Foreign Education Additional information Re-employed Annuitant:
This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant.
The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
https:
//www.
esd.
whs.
mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.
25-V300.
pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (ICTAP eligibility):
This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed.
To receive selection priority for this position, you must:
1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications.
and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility.
For more information:
https:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference:
If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference.
Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration.
To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP):
In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligibility.
If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.
Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.
To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package:
a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.
mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.
We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.
USA Hire Competencies:
Occupational Reading Occupational Judgment Occupational Interaction Occupational Reasoning Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of the following quality categories:
Best Qualified:
This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis.
Highly Qualified:
This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s) as determined by the job analysis.
Qualified:
This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s) and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position.
Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.
https:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Category-Rating Names of the candidates in the Best Qualified category will be sent first to the hiring manager for employment consideration.
Applicants in other categories will be referred in accordance with category rating procedures.
Veterans Preference:
If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume.
Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
If you are entitled to veterans' preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration.
Qualified veterans' preference eligible with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job.
For information on entitlement seeFeds Hire Vets - Job Seekers - Veterans.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.
e.
, applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED:
1.
Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted on any format.
It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.
e.
, HRS per week and month/year to month/year or HRS per week and month/year to present).
For additional information see:
What to include in your resume 2.
Transcripts:
College transcript (s), required if qualifying based on education.
We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned.
3.
SF50 All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.
e.
, Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.
e.
, Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc.
4.
Veteran's Documents:
If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents:
DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https:
//www.
dla.
mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DODCustomersRequiredSupportingDocumentation.
pdf If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.
If selected, additional documentation may be required prior to appointment.
If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you must submit supporting documents with your application package.
These documents must provide acceptable information to verify:
you reside within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor, proof of military member's active duty status, and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all pre-employment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service.
Documentation required:
Marriage Certificate or License, Signed Self-Certification Checklist, Veterans' Preference documentation (e.
g.
, DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable), Transcripts (if applicable).
Additional documentation required if previously held a federal position:
SF-50s (e.
g.
, LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.
), SF-75 Information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months) For More Information:
www.
dla.
mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/PPP_SELFCERTIFICATIONCHECKLIST_1119.
pdf?ver=WZ-PFkneJHelyB0dSlBi5g%3d%3d If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:
59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
1.
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
2.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
3.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:
59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
4.
After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system.
This message will be delivered to you both on screen and via email notification.
5.
If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system.
Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments.
Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time.
If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found on the Additional Application Information page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS account.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account (https:
//my.
usajobs.
gov/Account/Login).
There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application.
This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account:
https:
//my.
usajobs.
gov/Account/Login.
All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page.
The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application.
The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.
For information on what each Application Status means, visit:
https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Agency contact information DE Applicant Inquires Phone 614-692-0420 Email email protected Address Defense Security Cooperation Agency 1851 S.
Bell Room 501 Arlington, VA 22240 US Next steps If you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments system.
These additional online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement unless you have requested Reasonable Accommodation for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
Your results will be kept on record for one year when applying for future jobs that require the same USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official.
All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
REGARDING INTERVIEWS:
Interviews may be required for this position.
Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.
NOTE:
Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at:
https:
//www.
dla.
mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.
pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.
e.
, applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED:
1.
Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted on any format.
It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.
e.
, HRS per week and month/year to month/year or HRS per week and month/year to present).
For additional information see:
What to include in your resume 2.
Transcripts:
College transcript (s), required if qualifying based on education.
We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned.
3.
SF50 All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.
e.
, Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.
e.
, Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc.
4.
Veteran's Documents:
If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents:
DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https:
//www.
dla.
mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DODCustomersRequiredSupportingDocumentation.
pdf If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.
If selected, additional documentation may be required prior to appointment.
If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you must submit supporting documents with your application package.
These documents must provide acceptable information to verify:
you reside within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor, proof of military member's active duty status, and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all pre-employment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service.
Documentation required:
Marriage Certificate or License, Signed Self-Certification Checklist, Veterans' Preference documentation (e.
g.
, DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable), Transcripts (if applicable).
Additional documentation required if previously held a federal position:
SF-50s (e.
g.
, LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.
), SF-75 Information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months) For More Information:
www.
dla.
mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/PPP_SELFCERTIFICATIONCHECKLIST_1119.
pdf?ver=WZ-PFkneJHelyB0dSlBi5g%3d%3d If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
Military spouses The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency All U.
S.
Citizens.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Providing organizational and individual career, academic, and force development advice to organizations representing military personnel of all ranks, civilian personnel, foreign military, other government agencies and departments, and US defense industry pursuing security cooperation (SC) professional development opportunities at senior, intermediate and clerical levels.
Providing advice and enrollment assistance on all educational opportunities available through Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) via distance education, resident courses, or at customer locations.
Preparing and conducting briefings for groups or units to promote SC educational programs.
Completing required documentation and ensuring information such as course enrollment, course completion, and educational levels attained is entered in DSCU's student class scheduling system and the SC Workforce Database.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.
S.
citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http:
//www.
sss.
gov Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Work Schedule:
Fulltime Overtime:
Occasionally Tour of Duty:
Flexible Recruitment Incentives:
May be Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
Non-Exempt Financial Disclosure:
Not Required Telework Eligibility:
This position is telework eligible Drug Tested Designated Position:
YES The employee must be able to obtain and maintain Non-Critical Sensitive/ Secret security clearance.
The employee may be required to work other than normal hours, which may include evening, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.
Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-7 grade level, if you fulfill the following
Qualifications:
A.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service:
Providing advice and enrollment assistance on all educational opportunities and classes; Completing requirement documentation on course enrollment and course completion; OR B.
A bachelor's degree AND I meet Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) which is based on:
(1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade-Point Average (G.
P.
A.
) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.
0 or higher out of a possible 4.
0 (B or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.
5 or higher out of a possible 4.
0 (B+ or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR (3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https:
//www.
achsnatl.
org/).
(Note:
You must attach a copy of your official transcripts); OR C.
Successful completion of 1 full year of graduate level education.
One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study.
If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement.
Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.
OR D.
You have a combination of the experience as described in A (but less than a year) AND the education described in B or C (but less than the requirement).
This may be computed by first determining the the total qualifying experience possessed as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the education possessed as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages.
The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level.
NOTE:
Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.
g.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.
g.
, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education If substituting or combining education for experience, transcripts MUST be provided.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.
Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GRADUATE EDUCATION:
One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study.
Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis.
If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.
S.
education program or a U.
S.
accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.
Unofficial transcripts from U.
S.
Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process.
If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made.
A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.
When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing.
Documents must be in English or include an English translation.
The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities.
For further information, visit:
Foreign Education Additional information Re-employed Annuitant:
This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant.
The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
https:
//www.
esd.
whs.
mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.
25-V300.
pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (ICTAP eligibility):
This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed.
To receive selection priority for this position, you must:
1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications.
and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility.
For more information:
https:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference:
If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference.
Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration.
To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP):
In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligibility.
If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.
Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.
To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package:
a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.
mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.
We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.
USA Hire Competencies:
Occupational Reading Occupational Judgment Occupational Interaction Occupational Reasoning Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of the following quality categories:
Best Qualified:
This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis.
Highly Qualified:
This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s) as determined by the job analysis.
Qualified:
This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s) and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position.
Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.
https:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Category-Rating Names of the candidates in the Best Qualified category will be sent first to the hiring manager for employment consideration.
Applicants in other categories will be referred in accordance with category rating procedures.
Veterans Preference:
If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume.
Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
If you are entitled to veterans' preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration.
Qualified veterans' preference eligible with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job.
For information on entitlement seeFeds Hire Vets - Job Seekers - Veterans.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.
e.
, applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED:
1.
Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted on any format.
It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.
e.
, HRS per week and month/year to month/year or HRS per week and month/year to present).
For additional information see:
What to include in your resume 2.
Transcripts:
College transcript (s), required if qualifying based on education.
We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned.
3.
SF50 All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.
e.
, Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.
e.
, Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc.
4.
Veteran's Documents:
If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents:
DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https:
//www.
dla.
mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DODCustomersRequiredSupportingDocumentation.
pdf If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.
If selected, additional documentation may be required prior to appointment.
If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you must submit supporting documents with your application package.
These documents must provide acceptable information to verify:
you reside within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor, proof of military member's active duty status, and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all pre-employment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service.
Documentation required:
Marriage Certificate or License, Signed Self-Certification Checklist, Veterans' Preference documentation (e.
g.
, DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable), Transcripts (if applicable).
Additional documentation required if previously held a federal position:
SF-50s (e.
g.
, LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.
), SF-75 Information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months) For More Information:
www.
dla.
mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/PPP_SELFCERTIFICATIONCHECKLIST_1119.
pdf?ver=WZ-PFkneJHelyB0dSlBi5g%3d%3d If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:
59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
1.
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
2.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
3.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:
59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
4.
After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system.
This message will be delivered to you both on screen and via email notification.
5.
If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system.
Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments.
Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time.
If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found on the Additional Application Information page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS account.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account (https:
//my.
usajobs.
gov/Account/Login).
There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application.
This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account:
https:
//my.
usajobs.
gov/Account/Login.
All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page.
The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application.
The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.
For information on what each Application Status means, visit:
https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Agency contact information DE Applicant Inquires Phone 614-692-0420 Email email protected Address Defense Security Cooperation Agency 1851 S.
Bell Room 501 Arlington, VA 22240 US Next steps If you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments system.
These additional online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement unless you have requested Reasonable Accommodation for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
Your results will be kept on record for one year when applying for future jobs that require the same USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official.
All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
REGARDING INTERVIEWS:
Interviews may be required for this position.
Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.
NOTE:
Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at:
https:
//www.
dla.
mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.
pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.
e.
, applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED:
1.
Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted on any format.
It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.
e.
, HRS per week and month/year to month/year or HRS per week and month/year to present).
For additional information see:
What to include in your resume 2.
Transcripts:
College transcript (s), required if qualifying based on education.
We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned.
3.
SF50 All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.
e.
, Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.
e.
, Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc.
4.
Veteran's Documents:
If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents:
DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https:
//www.
dla.
mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DODCustomersRequiredSupportingDocumentation.
pdf If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.
If selected, additional documentation may be required prior to appointment.
If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you must submit supporting documents with your application package.
These documents must provide acceptable information to verify:
you reside within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor, proof of military member's active duty status, and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all pre-employment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service.
Documentation required:
Marriage Certificate or License, Signed Self-Certification Checklist, Veterans' Preference documentation (e.
g.
, DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable), Transcripts (if applicable).
Additional documentation required if previously held a federal position:
SF-50s (e.
g.
, LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.
), SF-75 Information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months) For More Information:
www.
dla.
mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/PPP_SELFCERTIFICATIONCHECKLIST_1119.
pdf?ver=WZ-PFkneJHelyB0dSlBi5g%3d%3d If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
Military spouses The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency All U.
S.
Citizens.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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