Summary
The DON is committed to becoming a model employer by increasing employment opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Please view all current vacancies and position requirements for DON positions open to Individuals with Disabilities here.
Summary
The DON is committed to becoming a model employer by increasing employment opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Please view all current vacancies and position requirements for DON positions open to Individuals with Disabilities here.
Duties and responsibilities will be based on and commensurate to the grade, occupational series, and duty location of the position.
To see the full duties of the position, please view all current vacancies and position requirements for DON positions open to Individuals with Disabilities at doniwd.usajobs.gov
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Individuals with disabilities.
Schedule A(u) applicants must meet the OPM general schedule qualifications standards for the position series and grade for which selected. The following link may be helpful in locating job series related information: Job Series Information. The applicant's resume must show the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position for which selected. 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.
To see the full duties of the position, please view all current vacancies and position requirements for DON positions open to Individuals with Disabilities here.
Education
A basic education qualification may be required and is dependent upon occupational series. Additionally, education may be substituted for experience to qualify for certain occupational series at specific grade. Learn more here.
If education is a basic requirement for the series of interest and you are relying on your education in substitution for specialized experience, you MUST submit your transcript(s) with your application package.
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.
Additional information
More information about the Schedule A(u) Hiring Authority for Individuals with Disabilities can be found here.
Security Clearance, Bargaining Unit, Drug Test, Pre-appointment Physical, Driver's License, Certification and Education requirements, Supervisory Position, Promotion Potential, Travel, Medical Surveillance, Safety Equipment, Financial Disclosure, etc., will be based on the position you applied to.
Information about reasonable accommodation will be available in the vacancy announcement of the position you apply to.
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.
You will be evaluated for the job based on how well you meet the qualifications of the position you apply to.
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.
The application process has been developed to ensure that you are only asked for the information absolutely needed to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. Your complete application includes:
Resume
Proof of Disability
Resume
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility a qualification determination, and you may not be considered for a vacancy.
For qualifications determinations, your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hours 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.
Proof of Disability (Schedule A Letter)
To be eligible for appointment via Schedule A(u), candidates must be able to provide supporting documentation (typically referred to as a Schedule A letter) to demonstrate proof of disability. The documentation must indicate that the candidate has an intellectual disability, a severe physical disability, or a psychiatric disability. The Schedule A letter must be on official letterhead and may be obtained from licensed medical professionals, state or private vocational rehabilitation specialists, or any Government agency that issues or provides disability benefits. The Schedule A letter will preferably specify the category of disability, but the letter should not contain a specific medical diagnosis or prognosis. A sample letter is provided here.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
NOTE: There May or May Not be current open job opportunities. Please be sure to view all current vacancies open to individuals with disabilities and the position requirements, available here.
The application process has been developed to ensure that you are only asked for the information absolutely needed to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. Your complete application includes:
Resume
Proof of Disability
Resume
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility a qualification determination, and you may not be considered for a vacancy.
For qualifications determinations, your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hours 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.
Proof of Disability (Schedule A Letter)
To be eligible for appointment via Schedule A(u), candidates must be able to provide supporting documentation (typically referred to as a Schedule A letter) to demonstrate proof of disability. The documentation must indicate that the candidate has an intellectual disability, a severe physical disability, or a psychiatric disability. The Schedule A letter must be on official letterhead and may be obtained from licensed medical professionals, state or private vocational rehabilitation specialists, or any Government agency that issues or provides disability benefits. The Schedule A letter will preferably specify the category of disability, but the letter should not contain a specific medical diagnosis or prognosis. A sample letter is provided here.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
NOTE: There May or May Not be current open job opportunities. Please be sure to view all current vacancies open to individuals with disabilities and the position requirements, available here.
