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This position is located in the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, Edward R. Murrow Transmitting Station in Greenville, North Carolina. The Facilities Maintenance Specialist position is responsible for providing day-to-day direction, technical guidance, and oversight in all facets of the Station's physical plant and associated buildings and grounds elements. These include: the operation and maintenance of power generators; buildings and ground and other systems 24/365.

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Open & closing dates

12/30/2024 to 01/21/2025
Salary

$72,553 - $94,317 per year
Salary amount will change based on 2025 pay adjustment for 2025.
Pay scale & grade

GS 11
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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Greenville, NC
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

11
Job family (Series)
- 1601 Equipment Facilities, And Services
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
- Credentialing
Financial disclosure

No
Bargaining unit status

Yes
Announcement number

ST-12654099-25-AG
Control number

826051600

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Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to all current Federal Competitive Service, Career and Career-Conditional employees. Applicants who have non-competitive eligibility, such as, Schedule A disability, Peace Corps or VISTA, reinstatement eligibles, etc. AND those eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) or Interchange Agreements with other Merit Systems may also apply.

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Closing date extended to allow applicants opportunity to apply to DE-12660882-25-AG if they chose to.
As a Facilities Maintenance Specialist, you will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for the operation, preventive and corrective maintenance of various station utility systems, i.e., water, sewer, drainage heating, cooling and lighting. The repair of domestic and industrial appliances (and devices) is carried out under the purview of the incumbent.
Developing and implementing a preventive maintenance program to maximize operating efficiency and provide optimum equipment availability and reliability for all generators, antenna/RF transmission systems, and vehicles.
Ensure that all power generating equipment is operated in accordance with applicable electrical power contracts, program and operating procedures, Agency and Station instructions, and national/state standards.- Responsible for the operation, maintenance and management of the station's mixed vehicle fleet. Vehicle sizes range from passenger sedans to large utility-type rigging trucks. The Buildings and Grounds equipment ranges from small riding lawnmowers to large farm tractors, various pieces of construction equipment, i.e., rigging trucks, and welders, etc.
Proposes Maintenance and Repair (M&R) projects to ensure that the station will maintain uninterrupted long-term operation. Also ensures that procedures are in place for the implementation of M&R projects to ensure that project deliverables are introduced into the station at the proper time and with minimal disruption.
Maintains station Building Management System (BMS) encompassing software and controllers to maintain station environmental controls and life safety systems.
Plans, performs or directs the work involved in the installation, major and minor repair, disassembly, maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, and operational testing for necessity or adequacy of repairs of all mechanical and electrical systems and equipment on station as follows:
(1) Multi-zoned summer (refrigerant) air-conditioning systems ranging in size up to 100 tons, with cooling coils, cooling towers, circulating pumps, dampers, fans, and automatic electric-pneumatic control system, duct work, condensers, etc.
(2) Fan rooms, radiators and circulation pumps associated with transmitter cooling systems.
(3) Winter air-conditioning and heating systems, including oil-fired hot water heating boilers with related heating coils, unit heaters, circulating pumps, etc.
(4) Air compressors and air dryers to supply Johnson pneumatic controllers and other systems.(5) Low voltage electrical distribution systems to include three phase 240 and 120 power systems, motor control panels, motors, heat exchangers, and lighting and utility panels and distribution circuits
Prepares routine reports including Monthly, Quarterly and Annual statistical reports, budget estimates, annual, quarterly and monthly financial plan reviews, etc. Prepares periodic progress reports on approved major projects, establishes operating and maintenance procedures, drafts plan station and other communications as required.
Maintains station utility usage and power statistics and projections through the use of station power monitoring devices and associated software programs, hourly power costs provided by the electrical utility company, and generator/utility cost ratios to ensure most cost-efficient methodologies are employed.
- Responsible for the development of budget projections to ensure necessary funds are allocated for facilities operations. Provides guidance in administering the allotted budget in accordance with an established financial plan and facilities' requirements
Prepares Statements of Work, task orders, requisitions, and other procurement instruments for parts, supplies, and services required for sustained facilities and support services requirements.
Serves as the Contracting Office Representative (COR) responsible for overseeing and assessing the work of contractors performing field and yard mowing; transmission line and pole maintenance; antenna structure maintenance and repair, generator service; janitorial; and other contracted facilities support activities.
Serves as the Station's liaison to the NC State Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) for all station reporting and matters associated with the station generator operation, testing, and monitoring requirements. Performs regular generator function tests to assess air quality standards, logs parameters, and reports all anomalies to the NCDEQ authorities.

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Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
This is a public trust, non-sensitive position. If selected, this position requires the completion of the SF-85.
Suitability Determination: If selected, you may be subject to a background investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The background investigation may include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.
This position is covered by a Union Agreement, AFGE Local 1812, 330 Independence Avenue S.W., Room 1169, Washington, D.C. 20237, afgelocal1812@gmail.com, (202)920-4884.)
The full performance grade level for this position is GS-11.
This position may require working nights, weekends, and holidays.
If you are a male applicant who is born after 12/31/59, you are required to be registered for the Selective Service.
Must possess of be able to obtain Contracting Officer Certification Level II within a reasonable period of time.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-09 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience is described as the following:

Ability to research and support the team projects, including planning, organizing, and balancing schedules to provide oversight to the maintenance and/or repairs and facilities.
Skill identifying maintenance problems and using investigating issues to develop fiscally responsible solutions to routine safety problems.
Experience supporting contract officer representatives or providing oversight to projects completed by vendors or contractors and knowledge of and experience using Footprints, and Facility Management (FM) Systems.

OR
EDUCATION: Successfully completed a 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. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position.
NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time--in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

Education

Successful completion of a 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. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position may be substituted for required specialized experience. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

Additional information

Applicants who are interested in applying under Delegated Examining (DE) procedures must apply to vacancy announcement DE-12660882-25-AG

USAGM is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

1. Candidates MUST meet all qualification requirements by closing date.

2. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. For Military Selective Service Act requirement information, please visit https://www.sss.gov.

3. Your application to this vacancy announcement will only allow consideration for this announcement. We cannot electronically or manually move your application to corresponding announcements if applicable.

4. Additional vacancies not reflected in the announcement that occur after the opening date of the vacancy announcement for position(s) identical (same grade, series and title) to the original vacancy may be filled from the selection certificate during the validity of the certificate.

5. Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy. However, all interested candidates should apply now.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once your resume or application is submitted, a review of your qualifications will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements and competencies required for this position.
Competencies:

Contracting/Procurement
Customer Service
Facility Operation and Maintenance
Manages and Organizes Information

Possession of competencies may be addressed in a cover letter and/or resume. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Fair Chance Act: Under the Fair Chance Act, agencies are not allowed to request information about an applicant's criminal history until a conditional offer of employment has been made, except as allowed for access to classified information; assignment to national security duties or positions; or recruitment of a Federal law enforcement officer. An applicant may submit a complaint or any other information related to an organization's alleged noncompliance with the Fair Chance Act. The complaint must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged noncompliance. To make a Fair Chance Act inquiry or complaint, send an email with the appropriate information to HROperations@usagm.gov, subject line: Fair Chance Act.

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You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire. Failure to submit legible required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement may result in loss of consideration. Encrypted documents will not be accepted.
- Resume: Include contact information, education, and detailed work experience (including work schedules, employment dates, and position titles).
- Transcripts: This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application. If selected for the position, you will also be required to submit official transcripts before your start date. *For foreign education, you must submit an equivalency evaluation from a member organization of Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) or National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation must include all criteria found on the OPM website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4.
- SF-50's: Current and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a Personnel Action (SF-50) indicating grade, competitive service, and career or career-conditional tenure. Merit promotion and VEOA applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, subpart F. Your latest SF-50 must be submitted for proof of time-in-grade.
- Performance Appraisal: Current status candidates are required to submit their latest performance appraisal.
- ICTAP: If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant, you may apply for selection priority. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 80 or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
- Schedule A: Applicants applying under Schedule A Disability must submit an appropriate letter from a physician.
- Peace Corps/VISTA: Applicants applying under Peace Corps or VISTA eligibility must submit a letter supporting eligibility.
- Veteran Hiring Authorities: Applicants applying for veteran hiring authorities must submit a DD-214 stating character of service. If applying based on disability status, must also submit proof of disability percentage such as VA letter. If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your Personnel Command which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received.
- Interchange: Applicants applying for consideration under an Interchange Agreement with Other Merit Systems must submit a recent SF-50 or other personnel action (e.g., Post Office, Non-appropriated fund), reflecting status as a current employee under an approved system.
- Military Spouse: Applicants applying under the military spouse authority must submit proof of eligibility including a marriage certificate. This must also include permanent change of station orders, proof of veteran's 100% disability, DD-1300 Report of Casualty, and/or SF-15, as applicable.
- LMWFA: Applicants under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act must submit SF-50 forms to demonstrate service in eligible appointments for more than 24 months without a break. Proof of satisfactory performance (i.e. appraisals) during this period is also required.
- Special Authority: If you are applying under a special hiring authority not listed above, please refer to the requirements for that authority and submit the necessary supporting documentation, such as an SF-50 (or equivalent) or a certificate of eligibility. For more information, visit the USAJOBS Special Authorities page.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you cannot complete the Application Package online, please contact the Human Resource Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement.
- To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents and any appropriate Accepted Documents.
- To begin, click Apply in the announcement; then, choose to create a new USAJOBS account or Sign-in into your existing account.
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
- You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before submitting it. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- Click the following link to pre-view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12654099.
- After completing the questionnaire and uploading appropriate documents, click the Submit Application to submit your application package.
- It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered in the profile is accurate and all required documents are uploaded and submitted before 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/24/2025 of the announcement to receive consideration.
- Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload the documentation to the system by the closing date of this announcement.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account. The page will display the positions for which you've applied as well as the status of each application.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click on the plus sign (+) next to the job title to expand information about the job. Next click on Update Application to complete the application process.
- Note: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described previously. Please carefully review the complete job announcement, including the Required Documents, Other Information, and How to Apply sections of the announcement.
- Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail or e-mail. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
- This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact HROperations@usagm.gov or 202-920-2400 to request this.
Agency contact information

Arlene Green-Bell

Phone

202-920-2400

Email

AGreen-Bell@usagm.gov

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Next steps

Once the online questionnaire and application package is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire. Failure to submit legible required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement may result in loss of consideration. Encrypted documents will not be accepted.

Resume: Include contact information, education, and detailed work experience (including work schedules, employment dates, and position titles).
Transcripts: This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application. If selected for the position, you will also be required to submit official transcripts before your start date. *For foreign education, you must submit an equivalency evaluation from a member organization of Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) or National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation must include all criteria found on the OPM website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4.
SF-50's: Current and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a Personnel Action (SF-50) indicating grade, competitive service, and career or career-conditional tenure. Merit promotion and VEOA applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, subpart F. Your latest SF-50 must be submitted for proof of time-in-grade.
Performance Appraisal: Current status candidates are required to submit their latest performance appraisal.
ICTAP: If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant, you may apply for selection priority. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 80 or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
Schedule A: Applicants applying under Schedule A Disability must submit an appropriate letter from a physician.
Peace Corps/VISTA: Applicants applying under Peace Corps or VISTA eligibility must submit a letter supporting eligibility.
Veteran Hiring Authorities: Applicants applying for veteran hiring authorities must submit a DD-214 stating character of service. If applying based on disability status, must also submit proof of disability percentage such as VA letter. If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your Personnel Command which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received.
Interchange: Applicants applying for consideration under an Interchange Agreement with Other Merit Systems must submit a recent SF-50 or other personnel action (e.g., Post Office, Non-appropriated fund), reflecting status as a current employee under an approved system.
Military Spouse: Applicants applying under the military spouse authority must submit proof of eligibility including a marriage certificate. This must also include permanent change of station orders, proof of veteran's 100% disability, DD-1300 Report of Casualty, and/or SF-15, as applicable.
LMWFA: Applicants under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act must submit SF-50 forms to demonstrate service in eligible appointments for more than 24 months without a break. Proof of satisfactory performance (i.e. appraisals) during this period is also required.
Special Authority: If you are applying under a special hiring authority not listed above, please refer to the requirements for that authority and submit the necessary supporting documentation, such as an SF-50 (or equivalent) or a certificate of eligibility. For more information, visit the USAJOBS Special Authorities page.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

Help

You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you cannot complete the Application Package online, please contact the Human Resource Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement.

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents and any appropriate Accepted Documents.
To begin, click Apply in the announcement; then, choose to create a new USAJOBS account or Sign-in into your existing account.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before submitting it. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Click the following link to pre-view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12654099.
After completing the questionnaire and uploading appropriate documents, click the Submit Application to submit your application package.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered in the profile is accurate and all required documents are uploaded and submitted before 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/24/2025 of the announcement to receive consideration.
Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload the documentation to the system by the closing date of this announcement.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account. The page will display the positions for which you've applied as well as the status of each application.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click on the plus sign (+) next to the job title to expand information about the job. Next click on Update Application to complete the application process.
Note: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described previously. Please carefully review the complete job announcement, including the Required Documents, Other Information, and How to Apply sections of the announcement.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail or e-mail. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact HROperations@usagm.gov or 202-920-2400 to request this.

Agency contact information

Arlene Green-Bell

Phone: 202-920-2400
Email: AGreen-Bell@usagm.gov

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Once the online questionnaire and application package is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.

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

This job announcement has closed

Help

Reviewing applications

Open & closing dates

12/30/2024 to 01/21/2025
Salary

$72,553 - $94,317 per year
Salary amount will change based on 2025 pay adjustment for 2025.
Pay scale & grade

GS 11
Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Greenville, NC
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

11
Job family (Series)
- 1601 Equipment Facilities, And Services
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
- Credentialing
Financial disclosure

No
Bargaining unit status

Yes
Announcement number

ST-12654099-25-AG
Control number

826051600

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/826051600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

Facilities Maintenance Specialist

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Salary

Pay scale & grade

Location

Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Financial disclosure

Bargaining unit status

Announcement number

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Education

Additional information

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

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