Federal Employment

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Federal Employment
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We will cover.

• Veterans Preference
• Federal Job Announcements
• Federal Resume/Application Process
• Other Documentation Required
• What to Expect After Applying
• Benefits

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Veterans Preference

• 5pt preference
• Retirees above rank of Major (O4) or equivalent
  receive no preference unless they are disable
  vet.
  
• New Law Jan 2006 Anyone who served on active
  duty for more than 180 days regardless of
  location between 9/11/2001 end of Operation
  Iraqi Freedom.
• 10pt preference
• Must have service connected disability
• SF-15 Required with proof within last 12 months
  of disability.
  
• Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)
• Special authority allowing agencies to appoint
  veterans without competition. (Rated 30 or more
  by VA)
  
• Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA)
• Veteran with 3 years of continuous active duty
  service under honorable conditions.

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Research Veterans Preference

• Vet Guide
  http//www.usajobs.opm.gov
  
• Dept of Labor elaws Veterans Preference Advisor
  http//www.dol.gov/elaws/aud_vet_emp.asp
  
• VetsInfo Guide http//www.opm.gov/veterans/html/ve
  tinfo.asp

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Where are the announcements?

• www.usajobs.opm.gov
• Individual Agency Web Pages
• Veteran Service Centers

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Types of Announcements
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Open Competitive

• Everyone/Anyone Applies/Civilians
• Veterans Preference 5pts or 10pts
• Qualified Candidates Ranked by Score
• 10pts vets move to top of list
• Preference eligible can not be passed over for
  non-preference candidate
  
• Rule of Three Applies

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Merit Promotion

• Merit/Public Status
• Federal Status Candidates
• Veterans under VEOA
• Reinstatement Eligible
• No Preference
• Qualified Candidates are Referred

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Internal Agency Announcements

• Open only to Status Federal Employees within the
  Agency
  
• Federal Employees with 52 weeks at lower grade
• Local Commuting Area

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Open Competitive

• Civilian Applicant 100 Qualifications
• Soon to Retire Vet 90 Qualifications 5pts 95
• 30 Rated Disable Vet 80 Qualifications
  10pts90
  
• 10 Rated Disable Vet 75 Qualifications
  10pts85
  
• Who are the top three candidates?

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Top Candidates Are?????

• 30 Rated Disable Vet 80 Qualifications
  10pts90
  
• 10 Rated Disable Vet 75 Qualifications
  10pts85
  
• Civilian Applicant 100 Qualifications
• Soon to Retire Vet 90 Qualifications 5pts 95

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Apply under both announcements????

• As a Veteran you
• can apply under
• both the Open
• Competitive and
• Merit Promotion
• Procedures when
• allowed!

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Review Every Announcement

• Title/Grade/Location/Relocation
• Closing Date Time
• Who can apply
• DutiesKeywords
• Positive Education Requirements
• How to apply (Specific by Agency Job)
• KSAs, Occupational Questionnaire, Narrative
  Statement, Essay Questions.

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Federal vs Civilian Resume

• Information on the resume or in profile.
• Announcement number, title, grade
• SSN, Citizenship, Vet Preference, Reinstatement
  Eligibility, Highest Federal Grade Held
  
• College high school including address, degrees
  or credits earned
  
• Job title, employers name address, supervisor
  contact number, hours worked per week, salary,
  can your current supervisor be contacted
  
• Longer (3 to 5 pages), not as limited as civilian

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Federal Resumes Applications

• E-Resume Format (Example COAST)
• Data Base Resume (Example USA Jobs)
• Hard Copy Resume
• OF-612 Application
• Suggest only upon agency request
• SF-171 Application
• Never unless agency demands or Vet Center
  Requires
  

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Additional Information..

• Occupational Questioner/Essays
• KSAs
• Ranking Factors
• Narrative Statements
• DD-214s, SF 15 VA Documentation or SF-50
  Last Evaluation
  
• College Transcripts

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Ready to Apply.. Now What???

• FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY
• Apply for Announcement or Self Nominate Resume
• Complete Additional Information Submit
• Fax any requested information if necessary
• SAVE all confirmation sheets
• Put submitted information together and keep it!
• Follow up as needed.It is YOUR responsibility
• COAST APPLICANTSDO NOT Change your resume until
  after closing unless you do prior research!
  

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Be prepared for the interview!

• Know the Agency and what they are looking for in
  their employee Core Competencies
  
• Know your accomplishments, strengths, abilities
• Prepare for phone or personal interview/Panel or
  Individual
  
• Refresh your memory go through your application
  package again!
  

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Being Prepared is the Key To SUCCESS

• Choose your agencies
• Do your research
• Read announcements
• Understand the agency application process
• Follow directions
• Understand the hiring process
• Keep application packages
• Follow up when possible

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GS Pay Scale

• Can be found online as it changes with GS grade,
  locality pay and step increases!

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Federal Benefits

• Sick Leave 4 Hours per pay period unlimited
  banking
  
• Vacation 4 Hours per pay period for the first 3
  years, then 6 hours per pay period plus 10 hours
  at the end of the year, 8 hours per pay period
  after 15 years of service
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans to purchase

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Federal Benefits Continued

• Flexible Spend Plans Money you set aside
  pre-tax to cover child care or healthcare.
  
• Retirement
• Age Years Service
• MRA (55-57) 30
• 60 20
• 62 5
• TSP with Matching

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Other benefits based on Agency

• Recruitment bonus
• Relocation Allowances
• Telecommuting
• Flex Time
• Comp. Time for exempt employees
• Travel Comp Time
• Pay Differentials

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Understanding the Federal Process will help to
light your way!
Questions????