The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), is one of only two Federally operated school systems, is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the Department of Defense (DoD). DoDEA is globally positioned and operatets accredited schools in various districts located in foreign countries, states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoDEA is committed to ensuring that all school-aged children of military families are provided a world-class education that prepares them for postsecondary education and/or career success and to be leading contributors in their communities as well as in our 21st century globalized society.
DoDEA mission is to educate, engage, and empower each student to succeed in a dynamic world.
ATTENTION: This vacancy will be open until December 31, 2017. A referral will be issued the 15th of each month until the closing date or the position is filled.
Who May Apply:
Individuals who are current career/career-conditional Federal employees in the competitive service;
Reinstatement eligibles;
Individuals on an interchange agreement in the local commuting area;
U.S. citizen family members in the local commuting area;
Military spouse eligibles in the local commuting area;
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles in the local commuting area;
30% disabled veterans in the local commuting area;
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) and
Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) eligibles.
Local commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding a work site that encompasses the localities where people live and can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily to work based on the generally held expectations of the local community. (5 CFR 575.203)
NOTE: The DoD policy on overseas employment for civilian employees limits overseas tours to 5 years. Case-by-case extensions beyond the 5 year limit may be granted but are designed only to provide management flexibility to meet defined mission requirements that otherwise cannot be met.
Initial tour of duty is 3 years.
One or more positions may be filled by this vacancy announcement.
Summary
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), is one of only two Federally operated school systems, is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the Department of Defense (DoD). DoDEA is globally positioned and operatets accredited schools in various districts located in foreign countries, states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoDEA is committed to ensuring that all school-aged children of military families are provided a world-class education that prepares them for postsecondary education and/or career success and to be leading contributors in their communities as well as in our 21st century globalized society.
DoDEA mission is to educate, engage, and empower each student to succeed in a dynamic world.
ATTENTION: This vacancy will be open until December 31, 2017. A referral will be issued the 15th of each month until the closing date or the position is filled.
Who May Apply:
Individuals who are current career/career-conditional Federal employees in the competitive service;
Reinstatement eligibles;
Individuals on an interchange agreement in the local commuting area;
U.S. citizen family members in the local commuting area;
Military spouse eligibles in the local commuting area;
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles in the local commuting area;
30% disabled veterans in the local commuting area;
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) and
Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) eligibles.
Local commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding a work site that encompasses the localities where people live and can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily to work based on the generally held expectations of the local community. (5 CFR 575.203)
NOTE: The DoD policy on overseas employment for civilian employees limits overseas tours to 5 years. Case-by-case extensions beyond the 5 year limit may be granted but are designed only to provide management flexibility to meet defined mission requirements that otherwise cannot be met.
Initial tour of duty is 3 years.
One or more positions may be filled by this vacancy announcement.
The incumbent maintains and repairs a variety of woodwind, brass, percussion and orchestral musical instruments, and independently carries out the overhaul, modification, troubleshooting, calibrating, adjusting, regulation and tuning of all types of musical instruments to achieve proper playability and pitch to meet or exceeds manufacturer's original specifications.
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
See Other Information for details on ordinarily residents and dual citizens
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination
Male applicants must meet Selective Service requirements.
All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
You will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer in accordance with DoD Regulation 7000.14R.
Individuals hired from the Continental United States (CONUS) and their family members are required to obtain official passports prior to departure overseas.
Pre-appointment overseas physical examination may be required the selected candidate.
Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a background investigation.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Your background must demonstrate knowledge/experience of instrument repair, manufactures' specifications, and technical orders.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Musical instruments range greatly in size and weight from a piccolo to a bass violin, bass drum, or tuba. The employee must work for extended periods of time in the posture appropriate to the instrument being repaired. Some repairs will require working in cramped or awkward positions. Close eye-and-hand coordination is required in fitting, adjusting, soldering, and repairing parts.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is usually performed in well-lit, heated, and ventilated areas; however, site visits or attendance at musical festivals, concerts, or competitions may require working in less than optimal conditions. The employee is subject to cuts, bruises, burns, and abrasions from operating hand and power tools. Ensures safe working conditions in potentially dangerous situations. Safety clothing and equipment is available to prevent injury while working with hazardous materials and equipment.
EXPERIENCE:
A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume.
Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) and travel expenses may be authorized.
Pay retention may be authorized.
Citizenship/Ordinarily Resident Status: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are not considered Ordinarily Resident under the applicable Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). An ordinarily resident is anyone who has lived in the host country longer than the allowed number of days without being a member of the forces assigned, civilian component or a family member of either the aforementioned or who has obtained a work permit for any duration. Ordinarily Resident restrictions apply and vary depending on the host nation.
Dual citizens may not be appointed to positions within the country in which they hold dual citizenship. Citizenship eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.
Locality Pay: Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area. Locality rates of pay in CONUS will not be used for pay setting when transferring to an overseas/foreign area.
Family member appointments: Once appointed, unmarried dependent children may be retained until their sponsor departs from the commuting area of his or her duty station or completes current period of service requirement, whichever comes first. (Source: DoD Instruction: 1400.23, para 3, last sentence)
Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov ).
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see the OPM ICTAP website. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
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, paid vacations, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To find out more click here: http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp
Medical Care: Applicants who have family members with special medical needs should ensure (prior to accepting a position overseas) that these needs can be met
Special Education Services: DoDEA provides education including special education to children of DoD civilians who are eligible to attend DoD schools
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.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.
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, paid vacations, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To find out more click here: http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp
Medical Care: Applicants who have family members with special medical needs should ensure (prior to accepting a position overseas) that these needs can be met
Special Education Services: DoDEA provides education including special education to children of DoD civilians who are eligible to attend DoD schools
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.
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, December 31, 2017 You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you.
Copy of latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if applicant has current or previous Federal civil service experience.
Applicants requesting Military Spouse Preference (MSP) must submit the following documents along with their completed application: a. Military Spouse Employment Request Form (Form available online at: http://www.am.dodea.edu/ddessasc/employment/MSPRequestFormNov05.DOC b. A copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders indicating authorization of dependent travel. c. Command Sponsorship letter, if you are not on the sponsor's orders
Applicants claiming 5-point veteran’s preference must submit a copy of DD-214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Applicants claiming 10-point veteran’s http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. Application for 10-Point Preference, as well as the required documentation indicated on the SF-15. Lack of supporting documentation will result in the agency's inability to recognize veteran status for this announcement.
Note: Applicants may not be considered or rated if they do not submit all of the forms indicated above and failure to submit the required forms will not be a basis for subsequent appeal or grievance.
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.
Follow the steps below to apply online. Your application and ALL required supporting documents must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Paper, faxed or e-mailed electronic applications submitted directly to the agency and not through the USA Jobs program using the instructions below will not be considered.
Step 1: Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. It is essential that your resume provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessments vacancy questions. If your responses are not adequately substantiated by your resume, the HRO will amend your rating to more accurately reflect the level of competency that is indicated by the content of your resume.
NOTE: Your application/resume for Federal employment must include the following information in order to be considered for the position:
-- Your highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment, if you are a current or former Federal employee.
-- Total employment period, i.e., starting and ending dates (month and year) for each work experience, paid and unpaid, related to the job for which you are applying, including the hours per week. Also include a description of your duties and accomplishments, your employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, and salary. If you are currently employed, you must indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.
-- Highest level of education completed.
-- Job-related training courses (title and year).
-- Job-related skills.
-- Job-related certificates and licenses (current only).
-- Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (give dates-but do not send documents).
Step 2: Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire.
Step 3: Submit supporting documents. Submit the required documents specified in the "Required Documents" Section of this vacancy. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
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: 1988551. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov/ .
If you cannot apply online: 1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and 2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf and 3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
DoDEA EUROPE
Sembach GERMANY
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Next steps
Once your complete application is received and as vacancies occur, evaluations of applications will be conducted. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, December 31, 2017 You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you.
Copy of latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if applicant has current or previous Federal civil service experience.
Applicants requesting Military Spouse Preference (MSP) must submit the following documents along with their completed application: a. Military Spouse Employment Request Form (Form available online at: http://www.am.dodea.edu/ddessasc/employment/MSPRequestFormNov05.DOC b. A copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders indicating authorization of dependent travel. c. Command Sponsorship letter, if you are not on the sponsor's orders
Applicants claiming 5-point veteran’s preference must submit a copy of DD-214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Applicants claiming 10-point veteran’s http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. Application for 10-Point Preference, as well as the required documentation indicated on the SF-15. Lack of supporting documentation will result in the agency's inability to recognize veteran status for this announcement.
Note: Applicants may not be considered or rated if they do not submit all of the forms indicated above and failure to submit the required forms will not be a basis for subsequent appeal or grievance.
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.
Follow the steps below to apply online. Your application and ALL required supporting documents must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Paper, faxed or e-mailed electronic applications submitted directly to the agency and not through the USA Jobs program using the instructions below will not be considered.
Step 1: Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. It is essential that your resume provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessments vacancy questions. If your responses are not adequately substantiated by your resume, the HRO will amend your rating to more accurately reflect the level of competency that is indicated by the content of your resume.
NOTE: Your application/resume for Federal employment must include the following information in order to be considered for the position:
-- Your highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment, if you are a current or former Federal employee.
-- Total employment period, i.e., starting and ending dates (month and year) for each work experience, paid and unpaid, related to the job for which you are applying, including the hours per week. Also include a description of your duties and accomplishments, your employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, and salary. If you are currently employed, you must indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.
-- Highest level of education completed.
-- Job-related training courses (title and year).
-- Job-related skills.
-- Job-related certificates and licenses (current only).
-- Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (give dates-but do not send documents).
Step 2: Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire.
Step 3: Submit supporting documents. Submit the required documents specified in the "Required Documents" Section of this vacancy. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
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: 1988551. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov/ .
If you cannot apply online: 1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and 2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf and 3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
DoDEA EUROPE
Sembach GERMANY
UNIT 29649
APO, AE 09136
Next steps
Once your complete application is received and as vacancies occur, evaluations of applications will be conducted. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
