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.

Working for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.  In addition, overseas employees receive a housing allowance (see section titled "Information for Overseas Positions" for more information).

The following web address  is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.  To find out more click here:  http://www.usajobs.gov//ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc.

Flexible Spending Accounts:  http://www.fsafeds.gov 

Health Insurance:  http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp

Life Insurance:  http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp

Long Term Care Insurance:  http://www.ltcfeds.com

Retirement Program:  http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp

Thrift Savings Plan:  http://www.tsp.gov

To apply for these positions, you must provide a complete Application package which includes: 

1. Completed Resume.  Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: http://www.gpo.gov/careers/pdfs/of0510.pdf.  Employment history should be recorded in chronological order.  Be sure to list start/end dates (month/year) and duties and responsibilities for each employment  experience separately.
2. Completed Occupational Questionnaire.  To preview the questionnaire, please go to  View Assessment Questions.  Please note that this link will only allow you to preview the questions.  You will not be able to respond to the questions when previewing the questionnaire.
3. Educational Transcripts.  Photocopies of all OFFICIAL college/university transcripts.  To receive the maximum allowable credit you must include all transcripts (front and back) for each degree conferred to include any additional courses currently in progress.  Transcripts submitted in other languages other than in English must include an official translation or will not be considered.   Computer print-outs of transcripts, grade reports, copies of degree diplomas or certificates, and unofficial copies of transcripts will not be acceptable. 
4. Declaration of Federal Employment (OF-306).  Must submit a completed and signed OF-306.  Form may be downloaded from http://www.opm.gov/forms/Optional-forms/.
5. Professional Licensure/Certification:  Please submit a copy of your current, valid state or DoDEA teaching certification  with your application.  Information on DoDEA teaching categories and certification requirements is located at:  http://www.dodea.edu/Offices/HR/employment/categories/index.cfm.
6. If requesting consideration as an "Internal Candidate" submit a copy of last or most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) documenting eligibility.  Eligible "internal" applicants are defined as "Current Permanent DoDEA Employees."   

The following documents must be submitted ONLY if applicable. 

• Copy of last or most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) documenting eligibility - IF applying for consideration as an "Internal" candidate.  Eligible "internal" applicants are defined as Current Permanent DoDEA Employees." 
• Copy of DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy) which identifies the type of separation, character of service, and narrative reason for separation - If applying for Veteran's Preference (5 Points). 
• 1) Copy of DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy) which identifies the type of separation, character of service, and narrative reason for separation; 2) Standard Form 15 (http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf); AND 3) Employment Letter from the Veterans' Administration dated 1991 or later identifying percentage of disability.  This letter can be requested from the Veterans' Administration by calling 1-800-827-1000 - If applying for Veteran's Preference (10 Points).

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION:  

• Do NOT submit documents such as reference letters, performance appraisals, etc. as these will not be considered part of the application evaluation process.  Also, do not include photographs of yourself in any of the documentation provided. 
• Candidates will be referred to selecting officials as vacancies become available.  Only those candidates with completed applications will be considered at the time a request to fill a position is submitted, therefore we highly encourage you to submit your complete application and ALL required supporting documents as soon as possible so you can be considered for any opportunities that become available.  You may edit and update your application at any time until Friday, May 26, 2017.
• Submit supplemental/supporting documents regardless as to whether you have applied to similar announcements in the past or not. We will not use supplemental documentation from other announcements or employee files; documents must be submitted each time you apply.
• It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all submitted documents are legible and complete.   
• Mailed, faxed or e-mailed electronic applications, forms, transcripts, etc. submitted directly to the agency and not through the USA Jobs application system will not be considered.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit the required forms/documents as instructed in this announcement will not be a basis for subsequent appeal or grievance.

PRINT A COPY OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AND HAVE READILY AVAILABLE TO REFER BACK TO WHEN YOU BEGIN THE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS. 

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:  

1. Completed Resume.  Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: http://www.gpo.gov/careers/pdfs/of0510.pdf.  Employment history should be recorded in chronological order.  Be sure to list start/end dates (month/year) and duties and responsibilities for each employment experience separately. 
2. Completed Occupational Questionnaire – To preview the questionnaire, please go to  View Assessment Questions. Please note that this link will only allow you to view the questions.  You will not be able to respond to the questions when previewing the questionnaire. 
3. Educational Transcripts.  Photocopies of all OFFICIAL college/university transcripts.  To receive the maximum allowable credit you must include all transcripts (front and back) for each degree conferred to include any additional courses currently in progress.  Transcripts submitted in other languages other than English must include an official translation or will not be considered.  Computer print-outs of transcripts, grade reports, copies of degree diplomas or certificates, and unofficial copies of transcripts will not be acceptable. 
4. Declaration of Federal Employment (OF-306).  Must submit a completed and signed OF-306.  Form may be downloaded from http://www.opm.gov/forms/Optional-forms/. 
5. Professional Licensure/Certification:  Please submit a copy of your current, valid state or DoDEA teaching certification  with your application.  Information on DoDEA teaching categories and requirements is located at:  http://www.dodea.edu/Offices/HR/employment/categories/index.cfm.
6. If requesting consideration as an "Internal Candidate" submit a copy of last or most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) documenting eligibility.  Eligible "internal" applicants are defined as "Current Permanent DoDEA Employees." 

Step 1:  Create USAJobs Account.  To begin the application process, click the "Apply Online" button of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJobs account. 

Step 2:  Answer Occupational Questionnaire.  Follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire  View Assessment Questions.  Please ensure you click the "Submit My Answers" button at the end of the process.   

Step 3:  Submit Supporting Documents.  Submit the required documents as specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement.  If you submit a document using the same document title, the second submission will overwrite the first submission.  Please note that if you submit multiple copies of the same document, only the last one (most recent) will be considered.  Be sure to utilize the correct document labels ("Resume", "Transcripts", "OF-306", etc.) when uploading documents. The application system may not acknowledge your application as "complete" if documents are not uploaded using the correct document labels. For copies of Educator License/Certification documentation use the "Other" document label.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 1903387.  Fax documents to 1-478-757-3144.  

Note:  To check the status of your application, to verify documents uploaded to your application, or to return to a previous or incomplete application log into your USAJOBS account, select "My Applications", and click the "More Information" link under the application status for this position.  If you upload documents using Application Manager, do not fax the same documents.  To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait at least one hour. 

Step 4:  Review application and click "Finish". 

Step 5:  Edit Application as needed by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time Friday, May 26, 2017.   

If you are unable to apply online: 

1. Click the following link to view and print the Occupational Questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.  NOTE:  You will not be able to respond to the Online Occupational Questionnaire directly online.  

2. Print this 1203 FX Form to provide your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf and;

3. Fax the completed 1203 FX Form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144.  Your 1203 FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

Next steps

First Notification:  Applicants will receive an automatic notification/email from the Application Manager system  acknowledging receipt of the online questionnaire.  Receipt of this notification does not confirm receipt of the other required documentation such as:  resume, copies of official transcripts, SF-50, etc. or any other required documents as listed under the “Required Documents” section of this announcement.

Second Notification:  A review of applicant resumes and required supporting documentation will be made to ensure candidates meet the minimum basic qualification and eligibility requirements.  A qualification determination will be made and applicants will be notified of their status when a list of candidates has been referred to the hiring official for further employment consideration. NOTE:  We may not have vacancies at all locations, therefore only those applicants that have applied for locations with actual vacancies will be notified.    

Additional Notifications:  Candidates continuing in the referral process will continue to be notified either by email, telephone, or via the online application system.  Applicants are encourage to log into their accounts to view their status at any time.

Disposition Notices will be issued to all applicants once a selection decision (selection, no selection, cancellation, etc.) is made in reference to a specific vacancy.  Applicants will be able to view any notices sent via the Applicant Manager system by login in to their Applicant Manager accounts.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.