This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/558922400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). The position requires the performance of a variety of program-related assignments in one or more front-line, core unemployment insurance program lines of work. Assignments are heavily influenced by ETA's one-stop, customer service philosophy and the focus and direction flowing from workforce legislation.
These positions can be filled in either Boston, MA or Philadelphia, PA.
Learn more about this agency02/06/2020 to 02/19/2020
$57,508 - $76,583 per year
GS 09
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - Travel for work meetings and site visits.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
12 - There is no obligation to provide future promotions if you are selected. Promotions are dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, meet all the performance requirements, and supervisor’s recommendation to the next grade.
No
No
DE-20-SF-ETA-030
558922400
Incumbent serves in a developmental capacity as an Unemployment Insurance Program Specialist GS-0106-09. Duties and responsibilities are identical to the target position, except the major differences involving the incumbent's level of supervision and the amount of independence in day-to-day assignments. The supervisor reviews incumbent's effectiveness and overall progression toward the full performance of the target position.
Duties may involve one or more of the following: a) developing interpretations of Federal legislation for unemployment insurance (UI) and related wage-loss compensation programs; b) reviewing State legislation for conformity with Federal requirements; c) developing operating procedures and policy guidance for State officials' to implement Federal UI and related wage-loss compensation program legislation; d) developing UI policy and guidance for state officials' use in establishing and operating state UI programs, systems and procedures consistent with Federal legislative requirements and policy issuance; e) reviewing the administration and operation of Federal and State UI programs and systems with a primary focus on agency internal operations including the planning and development of automated systems; f) establishing and maintaining systems for the assessment of UI program accuracy and quality; g) reviewing State UI and workforce security program budget plans; and h) participating in special studies, reviews, and evaluations of benefit functions systems, and/or activities designed to enhance program integrity, performance, or quality and to improve service to claimants and employers.
Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.
This position has Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR); applicants may qualify using education and/or specialized experience described below:
GS-9:
Education
master's or equivalent graduate degree
or
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.B. or J.D., if related.
Graduate Education: Major study -- one or a combination of the social sciences that included social science research methodology and techniques, and provided a knowledge of the history, concepts, methods, and techniques of social insurance and/or the social and economic conditions under which social insurance programs operate.
OR
1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-7, in the Federal Service.
Specialized Experience: Experience related to social insurance. This includes experience applying statistics or mathematics to the social insurance field. Specialized experience must have demonstrated:
Qualifying specialized experience may have been gained through work in the following or similar types of programs: unemployment insurance; old-age and survivors' insurance; workers' compensation; disability compensation; or other public or private programs covering common social insurance risks.
OR
Combination of qualifying education and specialized experience listed above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.
If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.
DOL seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
This position is inside the bargaining unit.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement if more vacancies become available.
Salary range:
Boston, MA - $58,909 - $76,583 per annum.
Philadelphia, PA - $57,508 - $74,762 per annum.
Refer to these links for more information:
GENERAL INFORMATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be evaluated against the evaluation factors below and will be placed into a category based on your vacancy question responses.
Categories:
Category A - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and has successful experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated superior proficiency in applying critical competencies required by this position to work of increased levels of difficulty and complexity.
Category B - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and demonstrates satisfactory proficiency in the critical competencies required by this position.
Category C - Meets the specialized experience described in the minimum qualifications requirements section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the basic competencies.
Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies:
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Communication: Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Ability to use correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling to communicate thoughts, ideas, information, and messages in writing. Ability to make oral presentations.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to show understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others; relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
Data Management: Ability to use data including financial and performance data to improve programs. Ability to analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data from a variety of sources. Ability to use database software to edit, store and analyze data and use built-in forms and reports in a database.
Teamwork: Ability to work with other staff members toward the completion of a common goal. Ability to effectively manage work relationships and assignments while working with staff from other disciplines. Experience leading teams towards the execution of goals.
The information you provide may be verified by a review of your work experience and/or education, by checking references and through other means (ex. interview). The examining Human Resources Office (HRO) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the vacancy questions. If not, the HRO may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume. Your evaluation may also include a review by a Human Resources Specialist or panel and may include other assessments (ex. interview, panel review, written test, writing sample, etc.)
INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLES ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP/CTAP eligibles who are placed into Category B or higher will be considered "well-qualified".
Click Application of Veterans Preference for Category Rating Jobs for more information.
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. Also, do not upload password protected documents. -
Veterans Documents (if applicable): To be considered as a 5-point preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. To claim 10-point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. (For active duty service members expecting honorable or general discharge or release within 120 days, click Active Duty). Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference. For more information, go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx
- Displaced Employee Placement Documents – Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
- Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience, but may be submitted.
Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
Follow the steps below to apply. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.
SAVE your information before the 30 MINUTE TIMEOUT! For help, go to https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/.
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. FOR EACH EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, include: start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week); otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS) Once you have identified a job on www.usajobs.gov that you wish to apply for, click on the title and click the Apply button . For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Click “Start Application” and proceed through 5 steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. At Step 5, click “Continue to Agency Site”.
STEP 3 – Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL) On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY”. Continue through the 7 progress steps indicated by circles at the top of the DOL page. The 3rd progress step is where you answer the vacancy specific questions. The 4th progress step "Documents" is where you submit required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy. If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
STEP 4 – On the “Review and Submit” step, click “Submit Application” The last “Confirmation” step will turn green noting that your application was submitted successfully.
STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm ET of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, then “Update Application”.
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days from the issuance date of the certificate.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, go to Step 7 on: Using DOORS and USAJOBS Help Guide. To sign up for Application Status Updates via email: Click Here for instructions.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/558922400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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