This file serves as a repository of resumes for those eligible for consideration under non-competitive Veteran hiring authorities. Please ensure you provide all documentation requested and answer all questions as to your preferences. Submission of your information to this file is voluntary and does not guarantee selection or employment.
Summary
This file serves as a repository of resumes for those eligible for consideration under non-competitive Veteran hiring authorities. Please ensure you provide all documentation requested and answer all questions as to your preferences. Submission of your information to this file is voluntary and does not guarantee selection or employment.
As hiring officials with U.S. OPM seek to fill positions utilizing a non-competitive hiring authorities, they will be provided qualified applicants whose information, resume and required documentation meet the criteria of the particular position(s) being filled. Applications submitted will be kept on file for a period of six (6) months after which time they will be marked inactive in the system. Applicants who provide all required information and supporting documentation along with their resume will be reviewed for consideration for the following types of positions as they become available:
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Must be a Veteran eligible for non-competitive appointments
Qualifications
As positions become available and hiring officials request to consider applicants under non-competitive hiring authorities,a review of available resumes and supporting documentation will be made. All applicants in this file are required to meet the criteria for non-competitive appointments for veterans in order to be considered.
These hiring authorities are:
1.) 30% Veteran Eligible: Retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more; or rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) since 1991 or later to include disability determinations from a branch of the Armed Forces at any time, as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more.
2.) Veteran Recruitment Appointment (VRA) Authority: This authority allows appointment of eligible veterans up to the grade of GS-11. Veterans are hired under this excepted appointment to positions that are otherwise in the competitive service. After individual completes 2 years of service, the veteran must be converted non competitively to a career or career-conditional appointment.
To qualify, you must meet one of the following: Disabled veterans; or Veterans who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; or Veterans who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; and veterans separated within the last 3 years.
Veterans claiming eligibility on the basis of service in a campaign or expedition for which a medal was awarded must be in receipt of the campaign badge or medal. This awarded must be annotated on the DD 214 or supported by a copy of orders or certificate if not listed. In addition to meet the criteria above, eligible veterans must have been separated under honorable conditions (i.e., the individual must have received either an honorable or general discharge).
Military retirees at the rank of Major, Lieutenant Commander (O4) and above are not eligible for preference unless they are disabled veterans.
Education
Applicants claiming completion of a college degree course must provide transcripts in order to receive credit. For initial verification purposes unofficial transcripts may be provided. Should you be selected for employment, original and official transcripts may be required.
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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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will evaluate your qualifications and basic eligibility. Hiring officials seeking to fill positions utilizing non-competitive hiring flexibilities may be provided access to your information depending on your selections for type of work, locations, positions and minimum grade you will accept.
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 showing relevant and complete experience in order to be considered (cover letter optional)
Applicable SF-50s, Notification of Personnel Action, if you have previous federal Service.
Veteran's Preference documentation: DD214, VA letter showing level of compensable disability SF-15 (claiming 10 pt. preference)
If using other criteria to qualify such as Campaign or Expeditionary Medals for participation in operations or Armed Forces Service Medal-proper documentation must be provided especially if the medals or decorations are not listed in the DD 214 provided.
The following documents should be provided if they apply to your individual case:
College Transcripts: Applicants that claim college education, will only be given credit if transcripts are provided for review
Other Documentation which may assist in determining qualifications such as certifications
SF-50s (if applicable) showing most recent/last grade held To submit the documents requested follow the system instructions: Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the documents upload process. You are responsible for ensuring that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes following: Your résumé and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement Submission of a résumé alone is not a complete application.
This position requires the completion or providing additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under the Required Documents section. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.
OPM Human Resources
1900 E Street NW
Rm 1469
Washington, DC 20415
Next steps
Once the application process is completed in its entirety, you resume will become a part of the Non-Competitive Veteran Database only for positions internal to U.S. OPM. Your information will remain in this database for a period of six months from the date of application at which time, it will be purged from the system. Officials interested in filling positions utilizing non-competitive hiring authorities will contact OPM Veteran Employment Program Office or OPM HR; they will be provided applicants from this database based on qualifications listed on the resumes in comparison to the requirements for that individual position being filled. Also taken into account will be any additional transcripts or documentations showing certifications. Finally the applicant preferences indicated during the questioner piece for locations,positions, grades considered, etc. Inclusion in this database does not in itself guarantee employment nor does it make any promise other than the possible consideration based on eligibility for particular Veteran hiring authorities being utilized to fill particular positions.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Resume showing relevant and complete experience in order to be considered (cover letter optional)
Applicable SF-50s, Notification of Personnel Action, if you have previous federal Service.
Veteran's Preference documentation: DD214, VA letter showing level of compensable disability SF-15 (claiming 10 pt. preference)
If using other criteria to qualify such as Campaign or Expeditionary Medals for participation in operations or Armed Forces Service Medal-proper documentation must be provided especially if the medals or decorations are not listed in the DD 214 provided.
The following documents should be provided if they apply to your individual case:
College Transcripts: Applicants that claim college education, will only be given credit if transcripts are provided for review
Other Documentation which may assist in determining qualifications such as certifications
SF-50s (if applicable) showing most recent/last grade held To submit the documents requested follow the system instructions: Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the documents upload process. You are responsible for ensuring that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes following: Your résumé and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement Submission of a résumé alone is not a complete application.
This position requires the completion or providing additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under the Required Documents section. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.
OPM Human Resources
1900 E Street NW
Rm 1469
Washington, DC 20415
Next steps
Once the application process is completed in its entirety, you resume will become a part of the Non-Competitive Veteran Database only for positions internal to U.S. OPM. Your information will remain in this database for a period of six months from the date of application at which time, it will be purged from the system. Officials interested in filling positions utilizing non-competitive hiring authorities will contact OPM Veteran Employment Program Office or OPM HR; they will be provided applicants from this database based on qualifications listed on the resumes in comparison to the requirements for that individual position being filled. Also taken into account will be any additional transcripts or documentations showing certifications. Finally the applicant preferences indicated during the questioner piece for locations,positions, grades considered, etc. Inclusion in this database does not in itself guarantee employment nor does it make any promise other than the possible consideration based on eligibility for particular Veteran hiring authorities being utilized to fill particular positions.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
