This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/643663200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is open to former students who obtained a qualifying associate, bachelors, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree, or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous 2 years (or longer for certain veterans). The position allows remote work from within a designated area in the state of California only. The selected applicant will telework from an approved telework site when not attending local meetings/events, or on travel.
Learn more about this agency03/18/2022 to 03/25/2022
$59,954 - $134,402 per year
This is a salary range. The actual starting salary and potential salary will be based on the geographic location in which you are selected.
GS 9 - 11
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You will be required to travel 25% or more of the time.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Recent Graduates
Full-time
Excepted
13
No
Yes
CRS-22-11430770-DE
643663200
This announcement is open to former students who obtained a qualifying associate, bachelors, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree, or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous 2 years (or longer for certain veterans). You may apply for this position if your application is received not later than 2 years after the date you complete all requirements of an academic course of study leading to qualifying degree or certificate shown above.
This is a Recent Graduate position. If you are appointed to a position under this program, you will need to complete a requisite number of work and training hours, based on the agreement you will complete with the hiring office and the agency Pathways Program Coordinator. After completing the required number of work and training hours, and meeting all other program requirements, you may be eligible for a conversion to a term or permanent appointment.
The Community Relations Service (CRS) serves as "America's Peacemaker" for communities facing conflict based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability. CRS works toward its mission by providing facilitated dialogue, mediation, training, and consultation to assist these communities to come together, develop solutions to the conflict, and enhance their capacity to independently prevent and resolve future conflict. You will serve as Conciliation Specialist working remotely in a region assisting with facilitation, mediation, and conciliation services for communities facing conflicts and tensions arising from jurisdictional categories pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HCPA) of 2009. You may also assist higher-level Conciliation Specialists with conflicts and support communities working to prevent or respond to bias incidents and hate crimes committed on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or religion. Specific duties are:
1. Manage cases by developing and implementing case strategies and completing case management forms.
2. Prepare reports detailing conciliation efforts, complexity of case issues, and services provided.
3. Shadow senior staff and participate in coaching opportunities and certification training; mediation and consulting services; and outreach events/activities.
4. Conduct research related to community relations services, such as community policing and hate crime issues.
5. Engage in external and internal written and verbal communications that represent your Region positively.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
For the GS-9, in addition to meeting at least one of the Basic Requirements above, you must possess:
Two years of progressively higher-level education leading to a master's degree; a master's degree; or at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-7 in the Federal service (one of the four years of appropriate experience shown above under the Basic Requirement may meet the specialized experience if it is equivalent to a GS-7). Examples of specialized experience are knowledge of conflict resolution and violence prevention in community settings, ability to prepare written assessments, surveys, or other plans to address and resolve issues, or communicate with work or civic groups, senior-level officials, or peers, to share information, exchange knowledge, or resolve issues.
For the GS-11, in addition to meeting at least one of the Basic Requirements above, you must possess:
Three years of progressively higher-level education leading to a Ph.D; a Ph.D; or at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-9 level in the Federal service ( one year of the four years of appropriate experience shown above under the Basic Requirement may meet the specialized experience if it is equivalent to a GS-9). Examples of specialized experience are ability to resolve conflicts and prevent violence in community settings, prepare written reports, assessments, surveys, or other plans to resolve issues, or serve as a mediator or have knowledge of mediation to bring parties together to settle differences.
You must provide proof of date of degree or certificate. Your resume must support your responses to the questionnaire and qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement ( 03/25/2022 ) to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be creditable toward your qualifications. Therefore, you should provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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 more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation.All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If it is determined you meet minimum qualification requirements, your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, and other characteristics):Attention to Detail, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Flexibility, Influencing/Negotiating, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Planning and Evaluating, Program Delivery, Reading Comprehension, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and Teamwork
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
Documentation requirements may vary from applicant to applicant based on your eligibility claims. For example, Veteran documents would be required only from applicants claiming Veteran's Preference. It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application.
The following documents are REQUIRED for this vacancy
You must submit these documents with your application to be considered.
Resume, Transcript, and DD-214 Statement of Service
The following documents are OPTIONAL for this vacancy
Cover Letter, Other Supporting Documentation, and Professional Certification
ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a detailed resume containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:
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 the initial online assessment and 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 03/25/2022to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: If you would like to preview the assessment questionnaire, please see:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11430770
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/643663200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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