LANGUAGE TRAINING SPECIALIST
Travis AFB, CA Travis AFB, CA Full-time Full-time $102,489 - $158,432 a year $102,489 - $158,432 a year 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago Duties As a LANGUAGE TRAINING SPECIALIST at the GS-1701-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Demonstrates treaty-specific language expertise in two or more of the following:
Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE), New START Treaty (NST), Chemical and Biological Warfare (CBW) agreements, Open Skies, nuclear testing programs, and the Plutonium Production Reactor Agreement (PPRA).
Periodically participates in inspections and escort missions to assess linguist performance and training needs.
Develops treaty-specific technical glossaries, annotated reference documents, and other useful material in order to aid language professionals in their work.
Provides interpreting support from English to Russian and from Russian to English using consecutive techniques in informal and formal situations.
Works closely with language professionals to translate and/or conduct detailed examinations of documents to include:
official U.
S.
Government (USG) and Russian briefings, talking points, proposals, speeches, and reports pertaining to international treaties, conventions and agreements.
Ensures language professionals are capable of providing accurate, reliable interpretation of job-specific treaty subject matter on a broad range of general subjects to include:
highly complex and sensitive legal, political, scientific, diplomatic, technical, or military documents pertaining to international treaties and agreements.
Implements branch program for the evaluation of military interpreter performance which provides diagnoses of student academic problems, error categories, areas of weakness, and performance trends.
Recommends appropriate action in feedback and counseling to the linguist and his/her supervisor.
Establishes and implements a remedial language training program.
Devises various approaches and strategies for remedial training, re-evaluation, and measurement of linguist proficiency levels.
Manages day-to-day in-house language training schedule.
Plans classes to be conducted, sets and adjusts short- and long-term priorities, develops performance standards, tracks the progress and performance of language professionals assigned.
Reviews studies developed by other language specialists.
Develops and implements Russian language instruction in accordance with the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) guideline skill-level descriptions to meet DTRA's unique requirements.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.
S.
citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http:
//www.
sss.
gov Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Work Schedule:
Fulltime Overtime:
Occasionally Tour of Duty:
Flexible Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
Exempt Financial Disclosure:
Not Required Telework Eligibility:
This position is telework eligible Must be able to obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive Secret Clearance.
This is a designated drug testing position.
Travel is required for both inside and outside the Continental United States.
Must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
Permanent Change of Station is authorized.
Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following
Qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:
Providing Russian and English language expertise and interpreter training; Providing interpreting support from English-Russian and from Russian-English in formal and informal settings; Assisting in the development of course testing materials and conducting daily training for linguists assigned to an organization; Coordinating activities associated with interpretation missions in direct support of units and activities worldwide; and Analyzing and evaluating language training, curriculum development, bilateral, consecutive and simultaneous interpretations, educational methods, and/or organizational theory to provide methods and techniques to make language training program operations more efficient and effective.
You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following
Qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:
Providing Russian and English language expertise and interpreter training; Providing interpreting support from English-Russian and from Russian-English in formal and informal settings; Developing, administering, and overseeing language training programs; Developing complex course testing materials and conducting daily training for linguists assigned to an organization; Managing and coordinating all activities associated with interpretation missions in direct support of units and activities worldwide; and Planning and implementing a comprehensive mission-focused language training program, to include curriculum development, bilateral, consecutive and simultaneous interpretation, various educational methods, organizational theory, and techniques of analysis to ensure program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel are effective and efficient.
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).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1701 series.
A.
Education:
Degree that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.
or B.
Combination of education and
Experience:
Courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above.
NOTE:
Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
Education You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GRADUATE EDUCATION:
One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study.
Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis.
If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the 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.
For further information, visit:
Foreign Education Additional information Re-employed Annuitant:
This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant.
The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
https:
//www.
esd.
whs.
mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.
25-V300.
pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs:
This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed.
To receive selection priority for this position, you must:
1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications.
and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility.
For more information:
https:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ 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.
Review our 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.
We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.
We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.
Competencies:
Communications Decision Making Language Training Management Partnering Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of the following quality categories:
Best Qualified:
This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis.
Highly Qualified:
This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s) as determined by the job analysis.
Qualified:
This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s) and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position.
Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.
https:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Category-Rating Names of the candidates in the Best Qualified category will be sent first to the hiring manager for employment consideration.
Applicants in other categories will be referred in accordance with category rating procedures.
Veterans Preference:
If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume.
Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
If you are entitled to veterans' preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration.
Qualified veterans' preference eligible with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job.
For information on entitlement seeFeds Hire Vets - Job Seekers - Veterans.
Military Spouse Preference:
If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference.
Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration.
To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.
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.
Review our 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.
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.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.
e.
, applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED:
1.
Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted on any format.
It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.
e.
, HRS per week and month/year to month/year or HRS per week and month/year to present).
For additional information see:
What to include in your resume 2.
Transcripts:
This position has a degree or education requirement so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript 3.
Veteran's Documents:
If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https:
//www.
dla.
mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation%2011-16-2020.
pdf?ver=Lgkkn1HW9a8is7V2lyCS2Q%3d%3d If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you must submit supporting documents with your application package.
These documents must provide acceptable information to verify:
you reside within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor, proof of military member's active duty status, and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all pre-employment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service.
Documentation required:
Marriage Certificate or License, Signed Self-Certification Checklist, Veterans' Preference documentation (e.
g.
, DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable), Transcripts (if applicable).
Additional documentation required if previously held a federal position:
SF-50s (e.
g.
, LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.
), SF-75 Information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months) For More Information:
www.
dla.
mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/PPP_SELFCERTIFICATIONCHECKLIST_1119.
pdf?ver=WZ-PFkneJHelyB0dSlBi5g%3d%3d 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 complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:
59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application.
Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https:
//my.
usajobs.
gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position.
The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to https:
//apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12073665.
Agency contact information DE Applicant Inquires Phone 614-692-0420 Email email protected Address Defense Threat Reduction Agency 8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD MSC 6201 FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201 US Next steps Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt.
Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification.
A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses.
A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official.
All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official.
All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at:
https:
//www.
dla.
mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.
pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.
e.
, applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED:
1.
Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted on any format.
It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.
e.
, HRS per week and month/year to month/year or HRS per week and month/year to present).
For additional information see:
What to include in your resume 2.
Transcripts:
This position has a degree or education requirement so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript 3.
Veteran's Documents:
If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https:
//www.
dla.
mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation%2011-16-2020.
pdf?ver=Lgkkn1HW9a8is7V2lyCS2Q%3d%3d If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you must submit supporting documents with your application package.
These documents must provide acceptable information to verify:
you reside within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor, proof of military member's active duty status, and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all pre-employment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service.
Documentation required:
Marriage Certificate or License, Signed Self-Certification Checklist, Veterans' Preference documentation (e.
g.
, DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable), Transcripts (if applicable).
Additional documentation required if previously held a federal position:
SF-50s (e.
g.
, LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.
), SF-75 Information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months) For More Information:
www.
dla.
mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/PPP_SELFCERTIFICATIONCHECKLIST_1119.
pdf?ver=WZ-PFkneJHelyB0dSlBi5g%3d%3d 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.
Help This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
Military spouses The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency All U.
S.
Citizens.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Demonstrates treaty-specific language expertise in two or more of the following:
Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE), New START Treaty (NST), Chemical and Biological Warfare (CBW) agreements, Open Skies, nuclear testing programs, and the Plutonium Production Reactor Agreement (PPRA).
Periodically participates in inspections and escort missions to assess linguist performance and training needs.
Develops treaty-specific technical glossaries, annotated reference documents, and other useful material in order to aid language professionals in their work.
Provides interpreting support from English to Russian and from Russian to English using consecutive techniques in informal and formal situations.
Works closely with language professionals to translate and/or conduct detailed examinations of documents to include:
official U.
S.
Government (USG) and Russian briefings, talking points, proposals, speeches, and reports pertaining to international treaties, conventions and agreements.
Ensures language professionals are capable of providing accurate, reliable interpretation of job-specific treaty subject matter on a broad range of general subjects to include:
highly complex and sensitive legal, political, scientific, diplomatic, technical, or military documents pertaining to international treaties and agreements.
Implements branch program for the evaluation of military interpreter performance which provides diagnoses of student academic problems, error categories, areas of weakness, and performance trends.
Recommends appropriate action in feedback and counseling to the linguist and his/her supervisor.
Establishes and implements a remedial language training program.
Devises various approaches and strategies for remedial training, re-evaluation, and measurement of linguist proficiency levels.
Manages day-to-day in-house language training schedule.
Plans classes to be conducted, sets and adjusts short- and long-term priorities, develops performance standards, tracks the progress and performance of language professionals assigned.
Reviews studies developed by other language specialists.
Develops and implements Russian language instruction in accordance with the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) guideline skill-level descriptions to meet DTRA's unique requirements.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.
S.
citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http:
//www.
sss.
gov Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Work Schedule:
Fulltime Overtime:
Occasionally Tour of Duty:
Flexible Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
Exempt Financial Disclosure:
Not Required Telework Eligibility:
This position is telework eligible Must be able to obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive Secret Clearance.
This is a designated drug testing position.
Travel is required for both inside and outside the Continental United States.
Must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
Permanent Change of Station is authorized.
Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following
Qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:
Providing Russian and English language expertise and interpreter training; Providing interpreting support from English-Russian and from Russian-English in formal and informal settings; Assisting in the development of course testing materials and conducting daily training for linguists assigned to an organization; Coordinating activities associated with interpretation missions in direct support of units and activities worldwide; and Analyzing and evaluating language training, curriculum development, bilateral, consecutive and simultaneous interpretations, educational methods, and/or organizational theory to provide methods and techniques to make language training program operations more efficient and effective.
You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following
Qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:
Providing Russian and English language expertise and interpreter training; Providing interpreting support from English-Russian and from Russian-English in formal and informal settings; Developing, administering, and overseeing language training programs; Developing complex course testing materials and conducting daily training for linguists assigned to an organization; Managing and coordinating all activities associated with interpretation missions in direct support of units and activities worldwide; and Planning and implementing a comprehensive mission-focused language training program, to include curriculum development, bilateral, consecutive and simultaneous interpretation, various educational methods, organizational theory, and techniques of analysis to ensure program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel are effective and efficient.
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).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1701 series.
A.
Education:
Degree that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.
or B.
Combination of education and
Experience:
Courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above.
NOTE:
Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
Education You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GRADUATE EDUCATION:
One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study.
Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis.
If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the 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.
For further information, visit:
Foreign Education Additional information Re-employed Annuitant:
This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant.
The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
https:
//www.
esd.
whs.
mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.
25-V300.
pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs:
This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed.
To receive selection priority for this position, you must:
1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications.
and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility.
For more information:
https:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ 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.
Review our 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.
We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.
We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.
Competencies:
Communications Decision Making Language Training Management Partnering Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of the following quality categories:
Best Qualified:
This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis.
Highly Qualified:
This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s) as determined by the job analysis.
Qualified:
This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s) and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position.
Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.
https:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Category-Rating Names of the candidates in the Best Qualified category will be sent first to the hiring manager for employment consideration.
Applicants in other categories will be referred in accordance with category rating procedures.
Veterans Preference:
If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume.
Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
If you are entitled to veterans' preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration.
Qualified veterans' preference eligible with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job.
For information on entitlement seeFeds Hire Vets - Job Seekers - Veterans.
Military Spouse Preference:
If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference.
Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration.
To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.
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.
Review our 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.
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.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.
e.
, applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED:
1.
Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted on any format.
It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.
e.
, HRS per week and month/year to month/year or HRS per week and month/year to present).
For additional information see:
What to include in your resume 2.
Transcripts:
This position has a degree or education requirement so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript 3.
Veteran's Documents:
If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https:
//www.
dla.
mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation%2011-16-2020.
pdf?ver=Lgkkn1HW9a8is7V2lyCS2Q%3d%3d If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you must submit supporting documents with your application package.
These documents must provide acceptable information to verify:
you reside within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor, proof of military member's active duty status, and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all pre-employment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service.
Documentation required:
Marriage Certificate or License, Signed Self-Certification Checklist, Veterans' Preference documentation (e.
g.
, DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable), Transcripts (if applicable).
Additional documentation required if previously held a federal position:
SF-50s (e.
g.
, LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.
), SF-75 Information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months) For More Information:
www.
dla.
mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/PPP_SELFCERTIFICATIONCHECKLIST_1119.
pdf?ver=WZ-PFkneJHelyB0dSlBi5g%3d%3d 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 complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:
59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application.
Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https:
//my.
usajobs.
gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position.
The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to https:
//apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12073665.
Agency contact information DE Applicant Inquires Phone 614-692-0420 Email email protected Address Defense Threat Reduction Agency 8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD MSC 6201 FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201 US Next steps Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt.
Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification.
A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses.
A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official.
All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official.
All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at:
https:
//www.
dla.
mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.
pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.
e.
, applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED:
1.
Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted on any format.
It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.
e.
, HRS per week and month/year to month/year or HRS per week and month/year to present).
For additional information see:
What to include in your resume 2.
Transcripts:
This position has a degree or education requirement so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript 3.
Veteran's Documents:
If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https:
//www.
dla.
mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation%2011-16-2020.
pdf?ver=Lgkkn1HW9a8is7V2lyCS2Q%3d%3d If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you must submit supporting documents with your application package.
These documents must provide acceptable information to verify:
you reside within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor, proof of military member's active duty status, and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all pre-employment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service.
Documentation required:
Marriage Certificate or License, Signed Self-Certification Checklist, Veterans' Preference documentation (e.
g.
, DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable), Transcripts (if applicable).
Additional documentation required if previously held a federal position:
SF-50s (e.
g.
, LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.
), SF-75 Information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months) For More Information:
www.
dla.
mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/PPP_SELFCERTIFICATIONCHECKLIST_1119.
pdf?ver=WZ-PFkneJHelyB0dSlBi5g%3d%3d 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.
Help This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
Military spouses The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency All U.
S.
Citizens.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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