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Summary
About the Position: This announcement covers a variety of professional positions under the Direct Hire Authority for Recent Graduates.
This is an Open Continuous Job Announcement with a closing date of December 31, 2022.
Applicants must reapply every 90 days to remain eligible for consideration.
Resumes may be pulled two weeks after the Job Announcement opening date and as vacancies occur with each district.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
12/01/2022 to 12/31/2022
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Salary
$36,118 - $95,689 per year
Salary will be set based upon the grade level and location at which selection is made.
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Pay scale & grade
GS 5 - 9
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Locations
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Chicago, IL Few vacancies
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Olmsted, IL Few vacancies
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Rock Island, IL Few vacancies
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Scott AFB, IL Few vacancies
Additional locations are listed below.
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - Some positions may require occasional work travel. This requirement will be identified at the time the job offer is made.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
11
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Job family (Series)
0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
SWGJ22XXXXXX3521HSS
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Control number
643003200
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Clarification from the agency
Recent Graduate: a person who was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education not more than two years before the date of the appointment of the applicant. Exception: For a person who has completed a period of obligated service in a uniformed service of more than four years, the degree may be awarded by an institution of higher education not more than four years before the date of the appointment of the applicant
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Duties
- Performs a variety of assignments selected to broaden skills and provide practical experience to prepare for progressively more complex assignments.
- Full performance duties typically involve creating, exploring, evaluating, designing, and sharing solutions and the validity of their predicted performance to resolve problems, conditions, and issues.
- Assignments at these levels are designed to orient, train, and increase the incumbent's knowledge in the biological, engineering, physical, and physical health sciences, to problems concerned with testing a wide variety of systems and equipment.
- Performs duties in support of well-defined project management assignments to include control, coordination and execution of portions of District projects and programs.
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Superior Academic Achievement (SAA):
In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in B above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:
(1) Class Standing - You 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.) - You 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 - You 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 transcripts and/or verification of class standing for further verification.)
Substitution of Education for Experience:
One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position
Combination of Experience and Education:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.
At the GS-9 level applicants can qualify based on meeting the Specialized Experience requirements (defined in Experience section), education substitution, or by a combination of experience and education.
Substitution of Education for Experience:
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
Combination of Experience and Education:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.
ADMINISTRATIVE CAREERS WITH AMERICA (ACWA) ASSESSMENT: Some series on this job announcement are covered under the Administrative Careers With America (ACWA) examining program. The ACWA Program for entry-level hiring is at the GS-05 or GS-07 grade levels. These are developmental positions with non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-11. You will serve in an entry level, developmental capacity to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities with non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-11 when all work can be performed at that level and all other requirements are met. Post-secondary students must meet the qualification requirements for the position and take pass the ACWA assessment prior to being non-competitively converted.
In order to meet the basic education requirement or qualify based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
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Conditions of Employment
- Selections may be made at the GS-05/07/09 grade level and salary will be set based on the grade level and location at the time of selection. The Target grade for this position is GS-11.
- May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade is based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties.
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- A trial or probationary period may be required in accordance with agency policy.
- In compliance with the preliminary nationwide injunction, the Department of the Army will take no action to enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to EO14043 on requiring COVID-19 vaccination for federal employees.
- Safer Federal Workforce Task Force guidance on other Federal agency safety protocols based on vaccination status?including guidance on protocols related to masking, distancing, travel, testing, and quarantine?remains in effect.
- The agency will continue to request information regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
- Some positions may require one or more of the following: driver's and/or boat license, wear of uniform, drug testing, physical, and/or secret clearance.
- Some positions filled under this announcement may require you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position applicants must meet qualifications by one of the ways below (experience or education). Please read the vacancy thoroughly to ensure you understand all requirements.
GS-05: Meet Basic Education Requirements.
GS-7 level: Meet the Specialized Experience requirements or via education options (defined in Education section):
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service.
Community Planner - performing research, report writing, and data analysis; assisting in civil works planning and evaluation processes (such as urban, regional, study/report preparation, and environmental legislation); prepare formal community meetings with internal/external customers (such as Congressional meetings, other Federal, state, and local agencies, and elected officials.)
Geographer - compiling geographic facts from a variety of specified sources (i.e. drawing from specified maps, charts, and other source materials) in accordance with established procedures and criteria; ascertaining discrepancies in data and remedying simpler ones; and utilizing a variety of basic geographic tools and sources.
Biologist - developing geo-referenced digital databases for use as graphic thematic displays; for incorporation into GIS databases for attribution and analyses, and for inclusion into other existing databases; experience working with digital cartographic data for incorporation into GIS databases.
Ecologist - compiling data or performing field tasks to contribute to reports on scientific data, conditions, and problems; preparing accurate and detailed documentation, such as environmental assessments or Environmental Impact Statements.
Accountant - using professional accounting and auditing knowledge; assist in preparing audit work papers and providing recommendations in the solution of accounting and operational problems; gather, organize, and evaluate accounting data in complex areas and quickly separate essential from nonessential data, utilizing accounting regulations and laws to provide customer service to employees and management officials, researching or investigating accounting report related problems or errors, identifying discrepancies in accounting and financial data, input financial data into a financial management system, and generate financial or accounting reports using a financial management system.
Architect- accomplishing developmental assignments utilizing basic architect techniques, procedures, and methods; and interpreting and explaining basic computations and calculations related to standard architect work.
Engineering - applying basic methods and technical engineering techniques to develop engineering products for civil works projects, specific to the technical discipline under consideration (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering) or Architect.
General Physicist - utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases and software for report and map production; applying survey principles to evaluate results from survey data; providing environmental data during environmental inspections to individuals as requested; developing guidance for distribution.
Geologist - taking samples; handling various types of instruments and equipment; reporting findings orally and in writing; performing field work which includes technical observance of exploration and classification of geologic materials in accordance with field manual; field mapping; and interpretation of data.
Mathematician, Mathematical Statistician, Statistician - preparing cross tabulations or frequency listings of selected variables; and/or analyzing factual information and recognizing significant factors, relationships, and trends.
GS-9 level: Meet the Specialized Experience requirements or via education options (defined in Education section):
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service.
Community Planner - participating in the development and analysis of civil works planning formulation and evaluation processes (such as urban, regional, study/report preparation, and environmental legislation); assisting with the development of plans of study (POS) and project study plans (PSP) with internal/external customer to determine manpower, budget, and allocations needed; contributing to report studies or specific report sections including summary, conclusion(s), and recommended solution(s) in close coordination with senior planner or project manager who provide oversight, review and approval; participating in public involvement and stakeholder engagement and contributing to open communication between the agency and the public.
Geographer- developing geo-referenced digital databases for use as graphic thematic displays; for incorporation into GIS databases for attribution and analyses, and for inclusion into other existing databases; experience working with digital cartographic data for incorporation into GIS databases.
Biologist - using standardized biological practices, principles and techniques in the planning and implementing environmental, recreational and natural resource management activities at a water resources project; experience in natural resource management and related laws, policies and regulations as it pertains to biodiversity, threatened and endangered species, wetland protection, cultural resources and agricultural lease program.
Ecologist - preparing feasibility level water resource studies which may involve navigation or flood control and/or other water resource development activities; assisting in the scoping of data collection and analysis to understand the effects of alternative plans to support water resources planning reports and decision documents; assisting with the development of plans of study (POS), project study plans (PSP) or other long range comprehensive planning documents with internal/external customers to determine resource, manpower, budget, or allocations needed.
Accountant/Auditor - using accounting principles, concepts and methods, and organizational functions and programs to control financial operations and keep obligations and expenditures within the limits established by appropriation, allotment, apportionment, work allowance, and purpose established by law. Experience providing professional accounting analysis for resource management, financial service, and accounting processes conducted by the organization.
Architect- accomplishing developmental assignments utilizing standard architect techniques, procedures, and methods; analyzing and interpreting findings; and completing limited or portions of architectural designs and projects.
Engineering - applying advanced methods and technical engineering techniques to develop engineering products for civil works projects, specific to the technical discipline under consideration (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Architecture).
General Physicist - interpreting and applying scientific guidelines to evaluate data; preparing reports from data findings; establishing and/or maintain a geographic database of various formats of survey data; utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases and software for report and map production.
Geologist - performing geological studies and preliminary analyses; performing calculations and applying correction factors; plotting of preliminary prediction values for portions of larger studies; identifying fossils, rock samples, and determining extent of formations.
Mathematician, Mathematical Statistician, Statistician - sampling, collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and applying known statistical techniques to data such as measurement of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, sampling error, simple and multiple correlation, analysis of variance, and tests of significance.
GS-05: Meet Basic Education Requirements.
GS-7 level: Meet the Specialized Experience requirements or via education options (defined in Education section):
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service.
Community Planner - performing research, report writing, and data analysis; assisting in civil works planning and evaluation processes (such as urban, regional, study/report preparation, and environmental legislation); prepare formal community meetings with internal/external customers (such as Congressional meetings, other Federal, state, and local agencies, and elected officials.)
Geographer - compiling geographic facts from a variety of specified sources (i.e. drawing from specified maps, charts, and other source materials) in accordance with established procedures and criteria; ascertaining discrepancies in data and remedying simpler ones; and utilizing a variety of basic geographic tools and sources.
Biologist - developing geo-referenced digital databases for use as graphic thematic displays; for incorporation into GIS databases for attribution and analyses, and for inclusion into other existing databases; experience working with digital cartographic data for incorporation into GIS databases.
Ecologist - compiling data or performing field tasks to contribute to reports on scientific data, conditions, and problems; preparing accurate and detailed documentation, such as environmental assessments or Environmental Impact Statements.
Accountant - using professional accounting and auditing knowledge; assist in preparing audit work papers and providing recommendations in the solution of accounting and operational problems; gather, organize, and evaluate accounting data in complex areas and quickly separate essential from nonessential data, utilizing accounting regulations and laws to provide customer service to employees and management officials, researching or investigating accounting report related problems or errors, identifying discrepancies in accounting and financial data, input financial data into a financial management system, and generate financial or accounting reports using a financial management system.
Architect- accomplishing developmental assignments utilizing basic architect techniques, procedures, and methods; and interpreting and explaining basic computations and calculations related to standard architect work.
Engineering - applying basic methods and technical engineering techniques to develop engineering products for civil works projects, specific to the technical discipline under consideration (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering) or Architect.
General Physicist - utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases and software for report and map production; applying survey principles to evaluate results from survey data; providing environmental data during environmental inspections to individuals as requested; developing guidance for distribution.
Geologist - taking samples; handling various types of instruments and equipment; reporting findings orally and in writing; performing field work which includes technical observance of exploration and classification of geologic materials in accordance with field manual; field mapping; and interpretation of data.
Mathematician, Mathematical Statistician, Statistician - preparing cross tabulations or frequency listings of selected variables; and/or analyzing factual information and recognizing significant factors, relationships, and trends.
GS-9 level: Meet the Specialized Experience requirements or via education options (defined in Education section):
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service.
Community Planner - participating in the development and analysis of civil works planning formulation and evaluation processes (such as urban, regional, study/report preparation, and environmental legislation); assisting with the development of plans of study (POS) and project study plans (PSP) with internal/external customer to determine manpower, budget, and allocations needed; contributing to report studies or specific report sections including summary, conclusion(s), and recommended solution(s) in close coordination with senior planner or project manager who provide oversight, review and approval; participating in public involvement and stakeholder engagement and contributing to open communication between the agency and the public.
Geographer- developing geo-referenced digital databases for use as graphic thematic displays; for incorporation into GIS databases for attribution and analyses, and for inclusion into other existing databases; experience working with digital cartographic data for incorporation into GIS databases.
Biologist - using standardized biological practices, principles and techniques in the planning and implementing environmental, recreational and natural resource management activities at a water resources project; experience in natural resource management and related laws, policies and regulations as it pertains to biodiversity, threatened and endangered species, wetland protection, cultural resources and agricultural lease program.
Ecologist - preparing feasibility level water resource studies which may involve navigation or flood control and/or other water resource development activities; assisting in the scoping of data collection and analysis to understand the effects of alternative plans to support water resources planning reports and decision documents; assisting with the development of plans of study (POS), project study plans (PSP) or other long range comprehensive planning documents with internal/external customers to determine resource, manpower, budget, or allocations needed.
Accountant/Auditor - using accounting principles, concepts and methods, and organizational functions and programs to control financial operations and keep obligations and expenditures within the limits established by appropriation, allotment, apportionment, work allowance, and purpose established by law. Experience providing professional accounting analysis for resource management, financial service, and accounting processes conducted by the organization.
Architect- accomplishing developmental assignments utilizing standard architect techniques, procedures, and methods; analyzing and interpreting findings; and completing limited or portions of architectural designs and projects.
Engineering - applying advanced methods and technical engineering techniques to develop engineering products for civil works projects, specific to the technical discipline under consideration (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Architecture).
General Physicist - interpreting and applying scientific guidelines to evaluate data; preparing reports from data findings; establishing and/or maintain a geographic database of various formats of survey data; utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases and software for report and map production.
Geologist - performing geological studies and preliminary analyses; performing calculations and applying correction factors; plotting of preliminary prediction values for portions of larger studies; identifying fossils, rock samples, and determining extent of formations.
Mathematician, Mathematical Statistician, Statistician - sampling, collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and applying known statistical techniques to data such as measurement of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, sampling error, simple and multiple correlation, analysis of variance, and tests of significance.
Education
To qualify for these Professional Series, you must first meet the Basic Education Requirements below (Click on the series you're interested to be taken to the basic requirement):
- General/Community Planner, GS-0020
- Geography, GS-0150
- Biology, GS-0401
- Ecology, GS-0408
- Accounting, GS-0510
- Auditing, GS-0511
- Architecture, GS-0808
- Professional Engineering, GS-0810/0819/0830/0850
- Physical Science, GS-1301
- Geology, GS-1350
- Mathematics, GS-1520
- Mathematical Statistics, GS-1529
- Statistics, GS-1530
Superior Academic Achievement (SAA):
In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in B above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:
(1) Class Standing - You 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.) - You 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 - You 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 transcripts and/or verification of class standing for further verification.)
Substitution of Education for Experience:
One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position
Combination of Experience and Education:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.
At the GS-9 level applicants can qualify based on meeting the Specialized Experience requirements (defined in Experience section), education substitution, or by a combination of experience and education.
Substitution of Education for Experience:
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
Combination of Experience and Education:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.
ADMINISTRATIVE CAREERS WITH AMERICA (ACWA) ASSESSMENT: Some series on this job announcement are covered under the Administrative Careers With America (ACWA) examining program. The ACWA Program for entry-level hiring is at the GS-05 or GS-07 grade levels. These are developmental positions with non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-11. You will serve in an entry level, developmental capacity to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities with non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-11 when all work can be performed at that level and all other requirements are met. Post-secondary students must meet the qualification requirements for the position and take pass the ACWA assessment prior to being non-competitively converted.
In order to meet the basic education requirement or qualify based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- This position may require you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
- This is a Career Program (CP) 18 position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
- If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
- Recent Graduates will be appointed to a permanent, career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service.
- May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade is based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties.
- Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade is based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties.
- Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
- Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
- Some positions filled under this announcement may require you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
- Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized.
- A service agreement will be required for receipt of PCS allowances and/or Recruitment/Relocation incentive(s).
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.
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.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
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.
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 whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External)
As described above, your complete application includes your 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.
1. Your resume:
- Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- You must submit a copy of your transcript to determine eligibility under this hiring authority. Further, if you claim qualifications based on education and do not submit a supporting transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found not qualified. See: Transcripts and Licenses
- License/Certification: If the position has a license/certification requirement, you MUST submit a copy of your current, active, valid, unrestricted license/certification. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
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
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/31/2022 to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11383521).
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. 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/.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Agency contact information
Army Applicant Help Desk
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If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "incomplete application" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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2. Other supporting documents:
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External)
As described above, your complete application includes your 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.
1. Your resume:
- Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- You must submit a copy of your transcript to determine eligibility under this hiring authority. Further, if you claim qualifications based on education and do not submit a supporting transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found not qualified. See: Transcripts and Licenses
- License/Certification: If the position has a license/certification requirement, you MUST submit a copy of your current, active, valid, unrestricted license/certification. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
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
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. 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/.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/31/2022 to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11383521).
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. 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/.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Agency contact information
Army Applicant Help Desk
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GJ-APF-W072AA USAED, GR LAKES & OHIO RVR
DO NOT MAIL
Louisville, KY 40201
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "incomplete application" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Additional Locations
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Bloomington, IN Few vacancies
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Dubois, IN Few vacancies
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Huntington, IN Few vacancies
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Lagro, IN Few vacancies
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Peru, IN Few vacancies
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Poland, IN Few vacancies
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Rockville, IN Few vacancies
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Bee Spring, KY Few vacancies
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Buckhorn, KY Few vacancies
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Falls of Rough, KY Few vacancies
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Fort Campbell, KY Few vacancies
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Fort Knox, KY Few vacancies
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Glasgow, KY Few vacancies
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Grand Rivers, KY Few vacancies
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Louisville, KY Few vacancies
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Moreland, KY Few vacancies
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Paintsville, KY Few vacancies
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Sassafras, KY Few vacancies
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Taylorsville, KY Few vacancies
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Detroit, MI Few vacancies
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Grand Haven, MI Few vacancies
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Sault Ste. Marie, MI Few vacancies
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Duluth, MN Few vacancies
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Buffalo, NY Few vacancies
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Batavia, OH Few vacancies
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Brookville, OH Few vacancies
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Cincinnati, OH Few vacancies
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Columbus, OH Few vacancies
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Dover, OH Few vacancies
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Springfield, OH Few vacancies
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Waynesville, OH Few vacancies
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Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Few vacancies
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Belle Vernon, PA Few vacancies
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Neville Island, PA Few vacancies
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Pittsburgh, PA Few vacancies
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Chattanooga, TN Few vacancies
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Cookeville, TN Few vacancies
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Knoxville, TN Few vacancies
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Nashville, TN Few vacancies
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Appleton, WI Few vacancies
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Kewaunee, WI Few vacancies
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Hinton, WV Few vacancies
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Huntington, WV Few vacancies
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Agency contact information
Army Applicant Help Desk
- Address
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GJ-APF-W072AA USAED, GR LAKES & OHIO RVR
DO NOT MAIL
Louisville, KY 40201
US