Conditions of Employment
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
- Candidates must reside within the local commuting area where the position is located.
- Local commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding worksite encompassing localities where people live and reasonably can be expected to travel daily to work based on generally held expectations of the local community (5 CFR 575.203).
- This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.
- Selectee must undergo Background Checks IAW DoDI 1402.5 (e.g. Local Files Check, State Criminal History Records Check, and NACI).
- Employment is subject to successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability determination and favorable re-investigation every five years.
- Failure to successfully meet/maintain these requirements may be grounds for termination.
- You will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer in accordance with DoD Regulation 7000.14R.
- All requirements must be met at time of appointment. You are advised to submit your complete application and all supporting documents promptly as part of your application package.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants who hold a Bachelors degree can be considered for the Teacher (Substitute) position. Please note you must submit a copy of your official transcript (in English).
Education
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible photocopy of official transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking with completion date. Transcripts must be in English.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your 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.
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.
Resume -
- Personal Information: Full name, mailing address, phone numbers, and email address
- Education: Institution name, city, state, degree type, and date degree attained
- Work/Volunteer Experience: Position title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and complete address, supervisor's name and phone number, position start and end dates, hours worked per week, rank/grade if military.
- Other Qualifications: Job-related training courses, skills, certificates, and licenses, honors, awards, and special accomplishments
For additional information see: "
What to include in your resume" on USAJOBS.
Transcripts -Must attach a legible photocopy of all OFFICIAL transcripts (front and back) from an accredited college/university with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking with completion date. Any transcripts not in English will not be accepted or considered.
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS, IF APPLICABLE:
Teaching Certificate (if applicable) -Must attach a photocopy of current, valid state issued Teaching Certificate. Certificate must be in English.
Veterans' Preference Documentation -If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying1) your expected release/retirement from active duty2) under honorable conditions3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge4) dates of active duty service5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
Military Spouses Documentation -- Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist list- Copy of Marriage Certificate- Copy of Spouses Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders indicating authorization of dependent travel.
Re-employed Annuitant Information -If you are a retired Federal employee (annuitant) meaning that you are an individual receiving an annuity from a civil service retirement fund (Civil Service Retirement System/CSRS or Federal Employees Retirement System/FERS), please provide the following supporting documentation:- Retirement SF-50- OPM current Annual Annuity Statement- Statement or email stating you will not accept the position without the salary dual-compensation waiver- DD-214, if applicable.
Please note:- Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver are not eligible for additional retirement coverage (other than Social Security coverage) or annual, sick leave or holiday pay if on an intermittent work schedule- All reemployed annuitants serve at the will of the appointing authority, i.e., they may be released at any time based on the management needs of the organization.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not submit photographs with your application package. Your application will not be considered for this position if you submit a photograph in your application package. You must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. Documents with photographs must not be visible to hiring officials.
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.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account.
Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume. For further assistance how to complete any task on USAJOBS, step by step, click USAJOBS Help Center | How to.
- Follow prompts to select or add Resume you want to use for this application.
- Select Documents you want included in this application.
- Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed.
- Select if you want to include your demographic information.
- After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site."
- Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application.
- Review and Submit Application.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded resume may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is important you select all documents you want to use in this application. It is your responsibility to verify your resume is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
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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 for this position. The hiring manager many contact you directly for an interview.