Federal Employment PowerPoint Presentation

Federal Employment 1 8/21/2008 We will cover…….  Veteran’s Preference  Federal Job Announcements  Federal Resume/Application Process  Other Documentation Required  What to Expect After Applying  Benefits 2 8/21/2008 Veteran’s 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 Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment (VRA) – Must have service connected disability – SF-15 Required with proof within last 12 months of disability. – 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. 3 8/21/2008 Research Veteran’s Preference  Vet Guide http://www.usajobs.opm.gov Dept of Labor elaws Veteran’s Preference Advisor  http://www.dol.gov/elaws/aud_vet_emp.asp  VetsInfo Guide http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetinfo.asp 4 8/21/2008 Where are the announcements?    www.usajobs.opm.gov Individual Agency Web Pages Veteran Service Centers 5 8/21/2008 Types of Announcements Federal Job Announcements Open Competitive Merit Promotion Internal Agency 6 8/21/2008 Open Competitive Everyone/Anyone Applies/Civilians  Veteran’s 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  7 8/21/2008 Merit Promotion  Merit/Public Status – Federal Status Candidates – Veterans under VEOA – Reinstatement Eligible No Preference  Qualified Candidates are Referred  8 8/21/2008 Internal Agency Announcements    Open only to Status Federal Employees within the Agency Federal Employees with 52 weeks at lower grade Local Commuting Area 9 8/21/2008 Open Competitive 1. 2. 3. 4. Civilian Applicant 100% Qualifications Soon to Retire Vet 90% Qualifications +5pts= 95% 30% Rated Disable Vet 80% Qualifications +10pts=90% 10% Rated Disable Vet 75% Qualifications +10pts=85% Who are the top three candidates? 10 8/21/2008 Top Candidates Are????? 1. 2. 3. 4. 30% Rated Disable Vet 80% Qualifications +10pts=90% 10% Rated Disable Vet 75% Qualifications +10pts=85% Civilian Applicant 100% Qualifications Soon to Retire Vet 90% Qualifications +5pts= 95% 11 8/21/2008 Apply under both announcements???? As a Veteran you can apply under both the Open Competitive and Merit Promotion Procedures when allowed! 12 8/21/2008 Review Every Announcement        Title/Grade/Location/Relocation Closing Date & Time Who can apply Duties…”Keywords” Positive Education Requirements How to apply (Specific by Agency & Job) KSA’s, Occupational Questionnaire, Narrative Statement, Essay Questions. 13 8/21/2008 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, employer’s 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 14 8/21/2008 Federal Resume’s & 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 15 8/21/2008 Additional Information…..       Occupational Questioner/Essays KSA’s Ranking Factors Narrative Statements DD-214’s, SF 15 & VA Documentation or SF-50 & Last Evaluation College Transcripts 16 8/21/2008 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 APPLICANTS…DO NOT Change your resume until after closing unless you do prior research! 17 8/21/2008 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!  18 8/21/2008 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… 19 8/21/2008 GS Pay Scale Can be found online as it changes with GS grade, locality pay and step increases! 20 8/21/2008 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  21 8/21/2008 Federal Benefits Continued   Flexible Spend Plans – Money you set aside pretax to cover child care or healthcare. Retirement – Age MRA (55-57) 60 62 Years Service 30 20 5 TSP with Matching 22 8/21/2008 Other benefits based on Agency Recruitment bonus  Relocation Allowances  Telecommuting  Flex Time  Comp. Time for exempt employees  Travel Comp Time  Pay Differentials  23 8/21/2008 24 8/21/2008 Understanding the Federal Process will help to light your way! Questions???? 25 8/21/2008