Careers At Ssa San Francisco Region Opportunities For Veterans Job

Vacancy No. VET-SC11676511-23-TQG Department Social Security Administration
Salary $32,283.00 to $86,074.00 Grade 4 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/1/2022 Close Date 9/30/2023
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
PAGO PAGO, ASAPACHE JUNCTION, AZCASA GRANDE, AZDOUGLAS, AZ
FLAGSTAFF, AZGLENDALE, AZGLOBE, AZMESA, AZ
NOGALES, AZPHOENIX, AZPRESCOTT, AZSAFFORD, AZ
SELLS, AZSHOW LOW, AZTUCSON, AZTUCSON, AZ
YUMA, AZALHAMBRA, CAANAHEIM, CAANTIOCH, CA
AUBURN, CABAKERSFIELD, CABERKELEY, CABLYTHE, CA
BREA, CABURBANK, CACAMPBELL, CACHICO, CA
CHULA VISTA, CACOMPTON, CACRESCENT CITY, CADALY CITY, CA
DELANO, CAEL CAJON, CAEL CENTRO, CAEL MONTE, CA
EUREKA, CAFONTANA, CAFOUNTAIN VALLEY, CAFREMONT, CA
FRESNO, CAGARDEN GROVE, CAGILROY, CAGLENDALE, CA
GLENDORA, CAHANFORD, CAHAYWARD, CAHEMET, CA
HUNTINGTON PARK, CAINDIO, CAINGLEWOOD, CALA MESA, CA
LAKEPORT, CALAKEWOOD, CALANCASTER, CALODI, CA
LONG BEACH, CALOS ANGELES, CAMADERA, CAMANTECA, CA
MERCED, CAMISSION VIEJO, CAMODESTO, CAMONTEBELLO, CA
MORENO VALLEY, CAMOUNTAIN VIEW, CANAPA, CANATIONAL CITY, CA
NEEDLES, CANORWALK, CAOAKLAND, CAOCEANSIDE, CA
ONTARIO, CAORANGE, CAOROVILLE, CAOXNARD, CA
PALM SPRINGS, CAPASADENA, CAPLACERVILLE, CAPOMONA, CA
PORTERVILLE, CAREDDING, CAREDWOOD CITY, CARICHMOND, CA
RIVERSIDE, CAROSEVILLE, CASACRAMENTO, CASACRAMENTO, CA
LOS ANGELES, CASALINAS, CASAN BERNARDINO, CASAN DIEGO, CA
SAN FERNANDO, CASAN FRANCISCO, CASAN JOSE, CASAN LEANDRO, CA
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CASAN MARCOS, CASAN MATEO, CASAN RAFAEL, CA
SANTA ANA, CASANTA BARBARA, CASANTA CLARA, CASANTA CRUZ, CA
SANTA MARIA, CASANTA ROSA, CASONORA, CASTOCKTON, CA
SUISUN CITY, CASUSANVILLE, CATHOUSAND OAKS, CATORRANCE, CA
UKIAH, CAVALLEJO, CAVENTURA, CAVICTORVILLE, CA
VISALIA, CAWALNUT CREEK, CAWATSONVILLE, CAWEST COVINA, CA
WHITTIER, CAYREKA, CAYUBA CITY, CAYUCCA VALLEY, CA
DEDEDO, GUHILO, HIHONOLULU, HIKAPOLEI, HI
LIHUE, HIWAILUKU, HIELKO, NVHENDERSON, NV
LAS VEGAS, NVNORTH LAS VEGAS, NVRENO, NVSAIPAN, MP
AUBURN, WA


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)
Summary

At the Social Security Administration, we offer several career options for people who have proudly served our country. With so many diverse career fields available in our agency, your solid military experience and willingness to selflessly serve can avail you of a rewarding career in public service.

For consideration at SSA under non-competitive hiring authorities for veterans, please see below for more information.

To learn more about opportunities for veterans, please visit FedsHireVets.gov.

Overview
This job is open to

  • Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Non-competitive employment for veterans eligible under a non-competitive hiring authority (e.g., VRA, 30% or more disabled, VA Training Program, etc.)

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once we have received your required documentation and questionnaire, we will consider you for job placement under veterans recruitment. You will be evaluated based on your submitted documentation, as well as the following:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Title.

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. Selection interviews may be conducted with one or more of the candidates, but there is no requirement that interviews be conducted. The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software, if technically feasible. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

To view qualification requirements for all series, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for the Interview: Applicants should state any accommodation needed for the interview process prior to the interview, e.g., when the interview is scheduled.

Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. The questionnaire takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. To preview the questions, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11676511

Your application will be retained in our active files for one (1) year from the date of receipt.

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.

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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.

Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:

  1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
  2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
  3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information
    • Job title
    • Detailed duties and accomplishments
    • Employer's name and address
    • Supervisor's name and phone number
    • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
    • Hours per week
    • Salary, if applicable
  4. Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
Veteran Documentation: You must provide proof of eligibility for veterans preference or a special hiring authority for veterans via your submitted veteran documentation. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING EXCLUDED FROM CONSIDERATION FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
  • Form DD-214: 'Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.' If your DD-214 is not available or you are currently on active duty and will not receive your DD-214 until separated, please request a Statement of Service through your Military Personnel Office, including your release date and character of discharge. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, and expected date of separation. If you have been awarded a service-connected disability rating from your branch of military service, include the disability rating in your Statement of Service.
  • SF-15: 'Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference,' if claiming 10 point preference based on a service-connected disability. A fillable SF-15 can be found on OPM's website.
  • Proof of Disability: If disabled, please provide an official written document from the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Military Service Branch certifying your compensable service-connected disability rating.

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

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 provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  1. Your Resume and Veteran Documentation
  2. The Occupational Questionnaire
  3. Additional Required Documents, if applicable (see Required Documents section)


The complete Application Package must be submitted before midnight (EST) on 09/30/2023. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

To complete the Application Package, follow the steps below:

  1. To begin the process, create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. If you do not already have one, create a resume on USAJOBS. We recommend you create a resume using USAJOBS' Resume Builder. Please refer to the Required Documents section for instructions on what to include in your resume.
  2. Review the Job Announcement. We recommend you review the qualification requirements at the OPM link provided in the How You Will Be Evaluated section for any occupation for which you feel you may qualify. You may wish to customize your USAJOBS resume to ensure that it supports your eligibility for that occupation.
  3. Click on the "APPLY" button near the top of this announcement. Follow USAJOBS' instructions to access your account and submit your resume. You will be redirected to the agency's website to complete the application process. If this is your first time applying, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. You will be able to update this information and save it to your account for future announcements.
  4. Once you have completed the eligibility questions, you will be taken directly to the vacancy application questions. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Answer all questions honestly and thoroughly.
  5. USAJOBS offers two options that will electronically attach your documentation to your online application once you finish answering the questions in the job announcements: (1) You may select a document that you have already uploaded to USAJOBS for a previous announcement. (2) You may electronically upload a document directly from your computer to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation of the document uploaded and click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS.
  6. Click the "Submit My Answers" button at the end of the process. To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account. Select the position, then the Application Information link.

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL DOCUMENTS ARE RECEIVED ON TIME AND THAT THE MATERIALS ARE READABLE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING EXCLUDED FROM CONSIDERATION FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact San Francisco Region CHR General Line at SF.MOS.CHR.Staffing.and.Benefits.Team@ssa.gov.

Individuals with disabilities may also contact us using the e-mail address above.

Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email or standard mail. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.

Agency contact information San Francisco Region CHR General Line
Phone

510-970-2770

Email

SF.MOS.CHR.Staffing.and.Benefits.Team@ssa.gov

Address

Region 9 - San Francisco
1221 Nevin Avenue
Richmond, CA 94801
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Next steps

Your application will be placed into a pool of eligible veterans for evaluation and referral to selecting officials for hiring.

You may be contacted by interested selecting officials and asked to interview.

We will not be able to provide status updates other than the receipt of your application via an acknowledgement email from USAStaffingOffice@opm.gov.

You may update your application at any time until the closing date.

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Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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