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Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: The incumbent will serve as a fully qualified accessions Physician Assistant capable of performing accession medical examinations and processes for a large range of federal applicants seeking employment with the Department of Defense (DoD) and other Federal organizations.
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Overview
- Accepting applications
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Open & closing dates
04/20/2024 to 11/20/2024
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Salary
$88,520 - $115,079 per year
Salary listed does not include locality pay; salary will be determined based on the location in which candidate is selected.
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Pay scale & grade
GS 13
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Locations
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Additional locations are listed below.
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Term - 2 Years
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
DABR248765862271HWS
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Control number
787677100
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Duties
- Perform applicant physical examinations and assists with applicant medical processing at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).
- Ensure the confidentiality of applicants is respected and that professionalism is maintained at all times in the medical department.
- Conduct complete face-to-face medical histories on applicants who have completed the prescreen process and have been authorized to process.
- Conduct medical procedures used to evaluate and determine military suitability.
- Communicate changes to the medical staff for input into the Command's applicant database.
- Prepare electronic and non-electronic documentation used to assess the applicant’s mental and physical fitness for service in the military.
- Perform physical inspections of previously qualified applicants to document their status for meeting standards at the time of actual enlistment on active duty and at any other time as required.
- Conduct post-processing inspections according to the medical fitness standards.
- Perform a variety of professional direct health care duties within the field of general medicine.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Have successfully completed an educational program for PAs accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the PA or, prior to 2001,
- -by either the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
- Have passed the PA National Certifying Examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of PAs.
- -Achieve and maintain recertification with the National Commission on Certification of PAs.
- Successful completion of a training program for PAs recognized by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant and current certification by the NCCPA. Credentials must be submitted to HQ USMEPCOM.
- Credentials must be submitted to HQ USMEPCOM J-7/MEMD Clinical Management Branch and approved by the Director.
- Possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in a state, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and maintains current.
- May be required to work on Saturdays; and/or shift work (work before 0600 or after 1800 hours).
- May require up to 25% temporary duty travel to other MEPS to cover staffing shortages.
- Successful completion of applicable Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS Training is required - in order to access the MHS GENESIS System within 30 days of on-boarding and/ or as required.
- This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
- Public Law 101-647, Section 321 and Public Law 102-190, Section 1094 require the successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check to maintain the position for which hired.
- -This position requires a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Term employment is subject to a one year trial period.
- Must be able to pass a color perception (vision) examination.
- Pre-Employment physical is required.
Qualifications
This is an open continuous announcement, meaning that several vacancies may be filled throughout the announcement period. As applicants apply, a pool of candidates is generated. Once a vacancy occurs, candidates will be reviewed for qualifications and referred to the hiring manager for consideration. The first cutoff date is April 27th, 2024. Additional cutoffs will occur as vacancies are identified, upon request of management or until position(s) are filled.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
This is a Term position scheduled to last two (2) years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of eight (8) years depending upon the needs of management.
Current Federal Employees who accept a TERM appointment will be separated at the end of the TERM appointment date if the Not-to-Exceed (NTE) date is not extended. There are no return/reemployment rights to the position vacated prior to accepting the TERM appointment.
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirements for Physician Assistant:
Education: Graduation from a physician assistant educational program, accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors, at a college, university, or educational institution that is accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Note: You must attach a copy of your certification.)
Certification: Successful completion of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) examination; must maintain status as a certified physician assistant, including completion of all requirements for Continuing Medical Education (CME) and re-certification. (Note: You must attach a copy of your certification.)
Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician Assistant from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. (Note: You must attach a copy of your licensure.)
Exemption: You are exempt from the license requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0603 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.
In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Experience: A minimum of one full year of work experience as a certified physician assistant which includes 1) conducting clinical evaluation and/or physical examinations; 2) interpreting medical documentation and/or findings; 3) developing and/or managing treatment plans; and 4) consulting with other professionals regarding healthcare and medical issues. This definition of experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
This is a Term position scheduled to last two (2) years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of eight (8) years depending upon the needs of management.
Current Federal Employees who accept a TERM appointment will be separated at the end of the TERM appointment date if the Not-to-Exceed (NTE) date is not extended. There are no return/reemployment rights to the position vacated prior to accepting the TERM appointment.
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirements for Physician Assistant:
Education: Graduation from a physician assistant educational program, accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors, at a college, university, or educational institution that is accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Note: You must attach a copy of your certification.)
Certification: Successful completion of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) examination; must maintain status as a certified physician assistant, including completion of all requirements for Continuing Medical Education (CME) and re-certification. (Note: You must attach a copy of your certification.)
Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician Assistant from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. (Note: You must attach a copy of your licensure.)
Exemption: You are exempt from the license requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0603 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.
In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Experience: A minimum of one full year of work experience as a certified physician assistant which includes 1) conducting clinical evaluation and/or physical examinations; 2) interpreting medical documentation and/or findings; 3) developing and/or managing treatment plans; and 4) consulting with other professionals regarding healthcare and medical issues. This definition of experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Education
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
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.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- This is a Medical Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
- A relocation and/or recruitment incentive may be authorized.
- Superior Qualifications may be authorized.
- Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.
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 resume 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 for Public Announcements.
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 may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
- This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
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 above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/20/2024 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/12392271).
- Follow the prompts to select your resume 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.
Agency contact information
Army Applicant Help Desk
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BR-W37NAA US ARMY MIL ENTRANCE PROCESSING CMD
DO NOT MAIL
North Chicago, IL 60064
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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 (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Additional Locations
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El Segundo, CA
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Mountain View, CA
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Sacramento, CA
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San Diego, CA
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Denver, CO
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Doral, FL
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Jacksonville, FL
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Tampa, FL
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Fort Gillem, GA
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Pearl Harbor, HI
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Des Moines, IA
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Boise, ID
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Chicago, IL
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Indianapolis, IN
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Louisville, KY
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Belle Chasse, LA
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Shreveport, LA
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Boston, MA
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Chicopee, MA
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Baltimore, MD
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Portland, ME
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Lansing, MI
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Troy, MI
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Fort Snelling, MN
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Kansas City, MO
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Saint Louis, MO
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Jackson, MS
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Butte, MT
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Charlotte, NC
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Raleigh, NC
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Fargo, ND
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Omaha, NE
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Fort Dix, NJ
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Albuquerque, NM
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Albany, NY
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Fort Hamilton, NY
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Niagara Falls, NY
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Syracuse, NY
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Cleveland, OH
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Columbus, OH
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Oklahoma City, OK
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Portland, OR
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Mechanicsburg, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Guaynabo, PR
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Fort Jackson, SC
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Sioux Falls, SD
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Knoxville, TN
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Memphis, TN
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Nashville, TN
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Amarillo, TX
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Dallas, TX
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El Paso County, TX
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Fort Sam Houston, TX
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Houston, TX
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Salt Lake City, UT
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Fort Gregg-Adams, VA
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Seattle, WA
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Spokane, WA
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Milwaukee, WI
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Beckley, WV
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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 for Public Announcements.
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 may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
- This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
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.
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/20/2024 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/12392271).
- Follow the prompts to select your resume 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.
Agency contact information
Army Applicant Help Desk
- Address
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BR-W37NAA US ARMY MIL ENTRANCE PROCESSING CMD
DO NOT MAIL
North Chicago, IL 60064
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 (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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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El Segundo, CA
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Mountain View, CA
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Sacramento, CA
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San Diego, CA
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Denver, CO
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Doral, FL
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Jacksonville, FL
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Tampa, FL
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Fort Gillem, GA
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Pearl Harbor, HI
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Des Moines, IA
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Boise, ID
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Chicago, IL
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Indianapolis, IN
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Louisville, KY
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Belle Chasse, LA
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Shreveport, LA
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Boston, MA
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Chicopee, MA
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Baltimore, MD
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Portland, ME
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Lansing, MI
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Troy, MI
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Fort Snelling, MN
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Kansas City, MO
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Saint Louis, MO
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Jackson, MS
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Butte, MT
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Charlotte, NC
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Raleigh, NC
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Fargo, ND
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Omaha, NE
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Fort Dix, NJ
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Albuquerque, NM
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Albany, NY
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Fort Hamilton, NY
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Niagara Falls, NY
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Syracuse, NY
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Cleveland, OH
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Columbus, OH
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Oklahoma City, OK
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Portland, OR
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Mechanicsburg, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Guaynabo, PR
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Fort Jackson, SC
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Sioux Falls, SD
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Knoxville, TN
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Memphis, TN
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Nashville, TN
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Amarillo, TX
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Dallas, TX
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El Paso County, TX
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Fort Sam Houston, TX
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Houston, TX
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Salt Lake City, UT
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Fort Gregg-Adams, VA
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Seattle, WA
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Spokane, WA
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Milwaukee, WI
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Beckley, WV
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Agency contact information
Army Applicant Help Desk
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BR-W37NAA US ARMY MIL ENTRANCE PROCESSING CMD
DO NOT MAIL
North Chicago, IL 60064
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