This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/473476600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
****Attention this Announcement has been amended to reflect the following changes: As of 1 April 2018 the fax option is no longer available. Please refer to the section on how to apply to submit supporting/required documents you are unable to upload.
NOTE: This Announcement closes on 30 April 2018. If you're interested in further consideration please re-apply under the new announcements on 1 May 2018.****
Positions are located in: Baumholder, Germany; Kaiserslautern, Germany; Landstuhl, Germany; Ramstein, Germany; Sembach, Germany; Vogelweh, Germany, and Wiesbaden, Germany. Ansbach Germany, Garmisch Germany, Stuttgart Germany, Grafenwoehr Germany, Hohenfels Germany, Vilseck Germany, Maps showing these geographical locations can be found at:
http://www.dodea.edu/Europe/Kaiserslautern/index.cfm
Who May Apply: Individuals in the local commuting area who are current career/career-conditional Federal employees in the competitive service; reinstatement eligible; individuals on an interchange agreement; U.S. citizen family members as defined by the DODI 1400.25, Vol. 1232; military spouse eligible; Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligible; 30% disabled veterans; and/or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) eligible may apply as well.
This position may be used for the purpose of filling multiple positions throughout the school year. There is no guarantee if or when a specific position may become available.
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07/01/2017 to 04/30/2018
$31,819 - $45,970 per year
GS 06 - 07
Not required
No
Multiple Appointment Types
Full-time - Full Time
07
No
17-EE-1982101
473476600
This position is a developmental position. It may be filled at either the GS-06 or the GS-07 grade level.
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT (OA), GS-2102-06 target 07
In this position, you provide technical support for bus passenger transportation services to students at schools in a military community. Assist Transportation Operations Specialist(s) in planning, administering and coordinating student transportation operations. Plan and recommend the most cost-effective and efficient new routes and recommends revisions to existing routes. Monitor the performance of contract bus drivers and physical condition of buses to ensure compliance with contract specifications and performance-based statements of work (PBSOW). Gather transportation requirements data from school administrators, perform cost comparisons and order transportation for curricular field trips, co-curricular sports and academic enrichment activities. Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
All candidates must be U.S. Citizens and reside within the local commuting area where the position is located. Local commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding a work site that encompasses the localities where people live and reasonably can be expected to travel back and forth daily to work based on the generally held expectations of the local community.
All requirements must be met at time of certification. You are advised to submit your documents promptly as part of your application package.
Work schedules may be part-time, full-time or school year seasonal. Some positions are part-time with seasonal work schedules. School year seasonal work schedules include periods in a non-pay/non-duty status during the holiday, spring and summer recess periods.
A qualified typist is required for this position (40wpm).
Applicants may be required to complete a 2-year probationary or trial period.
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements.
You will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer in accordance with DoD Regulation 7000.14R.
Selectee must undergo Background Checks IAW DoDI 1402.5 (e.g. Local Files Check, State Criminal History Records Check, and National Agency Check Inquiries). Employment in these positions is subject to successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet/maintain these requirements may be grounds for termination.
Click on link below to view qualification standard. http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs2100/2102.htm
GS-06 position:
In order to qualify for this position, you will need one year of specialized experience at the GS-05 level. Examples of specialized experience include: reviewing documentation to ensure it is complete, correct, and complies with all policies and procedures; compiling data for use in the evaluation of programs or policies or to determine eligibility for services; using office automation software to edit or modify a variety of reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence; entering financial data into an automated financial system; and communicating orally to audiences with differing levels of comprehension (e.g. children, passengers, contracted staff, etc.).
GS-07 position:
In order to qualify for this position, you will need one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level. Examples of specialized experience include: assisting in the implementation of a transportation program (e.g., assisting in the development of transportation routes; registering riders; providing guidance on transportation program policies, etc.); analyzing data to determine the effectiveness, durability, or efficiency of policies, programs, or equipment; using office automation software to create a variety of reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence; monitoring and tracking financial data in an automated financial system; and communicating a program's policies and procedures orally to audiences with differing levels of comprehension (e.g. children, passengers, contracted staff, etc.).
There is no substitution of education for experience at either grade level.
Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) and payment of relocation expenses are not 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: Applicants who hold dual American/German citizenship will not be appointed to positions in Germany. Citizenship eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.
Family member appointments will expire based on the sponsor's rotation date. Family member appointments may not exceed two months after an employee is no longer considered a family member within the local commuting area due to PCS or divorce of sponsor or, in the case of a child, the age of 23. Family members are defined according to the DODI 1400.25, Vol.1232 as: For a military member whose duty station is in a foreign area, the member's spouse or unmarried dependent child. For a civilian US employee as defined by section 2105 of Title 5, United States Code, the employee's spouse, domestic partner, or unmarried dependent child, or unmarried child of the employee's spouse or domestic partner. A family member must physically reside with his or her sponsor to receive family member preference.
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.
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.
Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/ ).
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. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documents, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted, including marking you ineligible for this position. External applicants will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, military spouse preference and family member applicants with Veterans Preference will receive selection priority over military spouse preference and family member applicants who are non-veterans. Internal applicants will be referred in alphabetical order.
You will be rated in the following areas:
Please indicate in your resume the duties of your previous positions which demonstrate your experiences with the following: use of transportation policies, methods, and practices; use of basic contracting and related financial procedures; skill in the use of office automation hardware and software; and/or your ability to communicate orally and in writing.
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 30, 2018 You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you.
-- Questionnaire
-- Resume
-- All applicants must submit the Overseas Pre-Employment Data Form with their application. The form is located at
http://www.dodea.edu/Europe/offices/hr/upload/PreEmploymentDataForm.pdf
-- Transcripts, if applicable
-- Eligibility documentation
Eligibility documentation may contain:
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.
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 Monday, April 30, 2018. 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 e-mail supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID: 1982101. E-mail your documents to EUR-DODEA-Europe-East@eu.dodea.edu.
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. E-mail the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to EUR-DODEA-Europe@eu.dodea.edu. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your e-mail transmission.
NOTE: The numbering on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire. Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire restarts with number one; and after question number 14, it starts again with number one. When entering your responses, please continue regardless of number sequence. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their responses are transferred accurately. This issue has been identified and will be resolved as soon as possible.
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.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/473476600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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