Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
- Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
- Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
- Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
- Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
- Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
- Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
- Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
- Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
- Reinstatement
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
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.
To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.
Experience required for GS-07: Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled including: Research and analyze data, and recommend ways to improve efficiency of work operations in a program setting. Knowledge of government purchase card programs, as well as time and attendance programs. Experience in tracking inventory such as supplies or equipment.(GS-05).
Experience required for GS-09: Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled including: Monitoring manpower programs and coordinating with the appropriate directorate to correct errors. Preparing reports and tracking statistical data and other records used in the performance of assigned duties. Knowledge of pertinent manpower laws and regulations. (GS-07).
Experience required for GS-11: Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled including: Experience providing guidance and support to managers in management manpower programs which consists of manpower analysis, productivity enhancements, cost benefits analysis; time and attendance programs, Defense Travel System utilizing automated personnel systems to access or to run programs and in retrieving data and files; and displaying practical knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles and practices related to civilian human resources. (GS-09).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below: See Education section.
ACWA: VEOA eligibles must meet the qualification requirements for the position and obtain a passing score on the appropriate Administrative Career With America (ACWA) assessment. If you are VEOA eligible and are determined qualified, you will be notified of how to take the ACWA assessment.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
- Customer Service
- Manages and Organizes Information
- Planning and Evaluating
- Technical Competence
Time in Grade Requirement for GS-7: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the GS-05 grade level (or equivalent).
Time in Grade Requirement for GS-9: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the GS-07 grade level (or equivalent).
Time in Grade Requirement for GS-11: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the GS-09 grade level (or equivalent).
If you are a current Federal employee, you must include your pay plan, series and grade in your work experience(s) on your resume submission and/or upload supporting documentation (within-grade increase SF50) to show that you meet the time-in-grade requirement. In addition, if your step reflects '00', you must include your current salary for each position.