Breaking the Code to Federal Resumes & JobsP r e p a r e - D e p l o y - E n a b l e Breaking the Code to Federal Resumes & Jobs Presented by Eielson Civilian Personnel Office 354

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Breaking the Code to Federal Resumes & Jobs

Presented byEielson Civilian Personnel Office

354 Broadway St, Eielson AFB, AK 99702-1899 (907) 377-5600/3768


Job Certainty

Know What You Want To Be

In 5 Years Where Do See Yourself

How Do You Get There?

Does This Potential Job Support Your Flight Path

Know What’s Realistic- Managing Your Expectations

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5 Year PlanSample


Federal Civil Service United States Civil Service Commission created in 1883. It

administered the civil service of the United States federal government. - Employees selected through competitive exams and basis of merit; - Prevented employees from influences of political and partisan behavior

Civil Service Reform Act of 1978: Abolished the United States Civil Service Commission and Created:

- U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) – Provides guidance and issues regulations that control federal human resources.

- Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) – Oversees employee rights to form unions and engage in collective bargaining.

- U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) – Conducts studies of civil service and hears appeals of employees who are disciplined or otherwise separated from their positions.

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General Services (GS) Jobs“White Collar”

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Have Direct Hire Authority


General Services (GS) Jobs“White Collar” Pay Scale

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+ COLA: 3.27%Non-Taxable

Special Salary Rates: i.e., Engineers, IT Engineers, Air Traffic Control, Pilots


Federal Wage System (WG) Jobs“Blue Collar”

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Have Direct Hire Authority


Federal Wage System (WG) Jobs“Blue Collar” Pay Scale

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Workers Leaders Supervisors


Employee Compensation Package: It's More than Just Salary

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Compensation• Salary — The Federal Government offers competitive base pay• Federal Student Loan Repayment — Agencies may help repay • Incentives and Awards — Agency may offer monetary recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives and performance awards.

Leave and Workplace Flexibilities• Alternative Work Schedules — Non-traditional work schedule.• Vacation, Personal & Sick Time — Paid and non-paid time off through our leave programs. • Telework — Use of innovative workplace arrangements like telework.

• Flexible Spending Accounts• Health Insurance• Leave to Care for Family Members• Life Insurance• Long-Term Care Insurance• Pay and Leave Flexibilities• Reasonable Accommodations• Retirement Benefits• Volunteer Activities/Community Service

Additional Benefits• 10 Paid Holidays• Child Care Subsidies• Child Care Workplace Flexibilities• Commuter Subsidies• Continuing Education and Professional Development• Dental and Vision Insurance• Elder Care Workplace Flexibilities• Employee Assistance and Referral


Career Progression

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Recruiting SourcesAreas of Consideration

Sources

Follow-on:

Special:

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Internal Current AF Federal Employees

External DoD & Non-DoD Employees Prior Federal Civilian Employees (Reinstatement) VRA (Veterans Recruitment Appointment) VEOA (Veterans Employment Opportunity Act ) 30% or More Disabled Veterans Non-Appropriated Fund Employees Certain Military Spouses Individuals with Disabilities

Standard Current AF Employees + VEOA + IWD + Reinstatement + Other Fed Employees

Delegation Examination (30% Vets - Other Vets - Gen Public)

Student/Graduate Pathway Programs Schedule A - Individuals with Disabilities Direct Hire


Military Spouse Preference MSP applicants are entitled to preference when they apply against an open

announcement and among the best qualified candidates eligible for referral. “Best” qualified means that the spouse’s qualifications are equal to or higher than the

lowest ranked candidate eligible for referral.

MSP’s who self-nominate for Centrally Managed positions and Non Centrally Managed positions and are found to be among the best qualified must receive their preference and block all competitive candidates.

MSP preference can only be used once per duty station move. If an applicant, currently has a full time/permanent position with NAF, MSP preference

has been used. The applicant can still claim the EO 13473 eligibility for a non-competitive appointment

but is not entitled to preference.

MSP preference will be given only if the MSP checks in the questionnaire that they wish to use their preference. MSP must also provide the signed certification checklist. (Not required for NAF) Must also submit copy of PCS orders or MPF letter

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Individual with Disability Employment

Individual with a Disability: A person who (1) has a physical impairment or mental impairment (psychiatric disability) that substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities; (2) has a record of such impairment; or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment.

Major Life Activities: Include but are not limited to seeing, hearing, walking, breathing, working, reading, sleeping, and more.

Targeted Disabilities. These are the most severe disabilities including blindness, deafness, partial and full paralysis, missing extremities, dwarfism, epilepsy, intellectual disabilities, and psychiatric disabilities.

Reasonable Accommodation. Accommodations are made to enable the individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

The ABCs of Schedule A: A. Identify an open position B. Prepare your application

Step 1: Prepare your resume -- USAJOBS "resume builder" feature Step 2: Prepare documents for the job vacancy Step 3: Obtain your Schedule A documentation -- Individuals with a disability only need to establish they have qualifying disability by: State Voc-Rehab; Dept of Veterans Affairs; or a licensed physician

C. Apply for the job: USAJobs or Directly w/ Personnel Office

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30>% Veterans Employment Identify Job(s) Opportunities: See USAJobs and Local Media

Build Resume Package: - In depth USAJobs Resume (Preferred)- DD Form 214 (Copy – 4)- VA Rating Letter- Transcripts/Certifications- Licenses i.e., CDL

Request Letter/E-mail: Briefly request that you want to be considered for a specific position(s) as a 30% Veteran

Submit Resume Pkg & Memo for consideration:1. Email it to: [email protected] (put “30% Vet Hire” in subject line)2. Mail it to 354 FSS/FSC 354 Broadway St, Room 210, Eielson AFB, AK 99702-18993. Hand deliver it to: Building 3112 (Amber Hall), Room 210

Preliminary Qualification Screening

Selecting Official Consideration

Tentative Job Offer: Career Conditional NTE 1 Year

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Special Direct Hire Authority

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Documents Direct Hire 30% Vet Sched A

Resume X X X

DD Form 214 (Copy 4) IF VET X

VA Rating Letter X

Transcripts/Credentials/Certifications X X X

Schedule A – Medical Letter X

SF Form 50s (Notification of Personnel Action Form) (Former Employee) Former Employees

SF Form 15 (APP FOR 10-POINT VETERAN PREFERENCE) IF VET X IF VET

Identify Job(s) Opportunities: See USAJobs and Local Media Build Resume Package:

Request Letter/E-mail: Briefly request that you want to be considered for a specific position(s)

Submit Resume Pkg & Memo for consideration:1. Email it to: [email protected] (put “XXXX” in subject line)2. Mail it to 354 FSS/FSC 354 Broadway St, Room 207, Eielson AFB, AK 99702-18993. Hand deliver it to: Building 3112 (Amber Hall), Room 207

Preliminary Qualification Screening Selecting Official Consideration Tentative Job Offer


Direct Hire Follow-up

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Pathway Intern Programs

Pathways - 3 distinct programs: Internship, Recent Graduates and Presidential Management Fellow

Internship – Must be enrolled in educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Appointments made for 1 year.

Recent Graduates- Individuals who recently graduated. Must apply within two years of degree completion

Presidential Management Fellow - premier leadership development program for advanced degree candidates. Individuals who have received a qualifying advanced degree within the preceding two years.

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Student Trainee (Premier College Intern Program)

Pay Scale & Grade: GS 7 Salary: $45,900 to $59,669 per year

Appointment: Term - 18 Months Schedule: Full-Time

Must be a student currently enrolled in college:

Other Significant Facts:

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0299 - Human Resources Management Student Trainee 0399 - Administration and Office Support Student Trainee Series 0599 - Financial Management Student Trainee Series 1899 - Investigation Student Trainee Series 2099 - Supply Student Trainee Series 2299 – Information Technology Management Student Trainee 0199 - Social Science Student Trainee Series

0499 - Biological Science Student Trainee Series 0899 - Engineering and Architectural Student Trainee Series 1199 - Business and Industry Student Trainee 1399 - Physical Science Student Trainee Series 1599 - Mathematics and Statistics Student Trainee Series 1799 - Education Student Trainee Series

Meet the qualification standards of the position Must be at least 16 years of age A U.S. citizen or a national Must sign a Participant Agreement

Enrolled in an approved program Pursing a Graduate Degree Enrollment must be in a full-time program Have a good academic standing

Some positions may be deemed drug testing designated Appointment may be contingent upon passing a physical examination. Appropriate background investigation or security clearance may be required Employment will be full-time during summer session, ~ 10-12 weeks. May be considered for noncompetitive conversion to a permanent appointment within

120 days of completion of degree requirements

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• ONE STOP

• Eielson Contacts:APF – 377-3933

[email protected]

NAF – 377-1355


USA JobsYour Account & Profile

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USAJobsSaved Job Searches

Search Save Notices

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USAJobsSaved Job Searches

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USAJobsYour Resume Library

Jobs you applied for Jobs you saved Searches saved

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Basic QualificationsEducation in lieu of Experience

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Basic QualificationsKnowledge, Skills

& Ability

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USAJobs

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Operator/ Welder/ Metal Fabricator /Mechanic/ RV tech and CDL Driver

Equipment operator: back hoe, pay loader, auger, ditch witch, grader, forklift, vibrator, rollers, and variety of shovels.

Operates: pneumatic brake, sheers, drill press, band saw, shop saw, roller, plasma cutters, Weld: Mig-Tig stick, gas weld and aluminum.

Certified lead burner

Tractor trailer straightening, fuel tank building, rebuild heavy equipment buckets, designing and building all variety of trailers Read and understand blue prints

Experience in worker training, safety and supervision

THIS WILL NOT GET YOU HIRED


Describing Experience

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Still stuck? Go to a site like this to get ideas

https://www.topresume.com/career-advice/job-descriptions

• Key Word Search ... KSAs• Describing Experience

• Describe your responsibilities• Describe what tasks you accomplished• Describe what you are most proud of – in terms of achievement

• Be explicit• Include Current Contact Info


Describing ExperienceGive Plenty of Meat!!!

Getting credit for 1 year of specialized experience: Key Word Search ... KSAs Don’t Be Afraid to Repeat

Experience Don’t Overlook Volunteer

Work Capture Special Long Term

or Major Projects Include

- Duration- Time per Week

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AIR FORCE ENLISTED CLASSIFICATION DIRECTORY (AFECD)


USAJobsDescribing Experience

Another Sample

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USAJobsStandard Documents

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USAJobsYour Library

Able to Build Targeted Resumes

Can Archive Support Documents

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USAJobsApplying for the Job

DON’T PROCRASTINATE! Online (All) Deadlines are in Eastern Standard Time

Direct Hire (Schedule A, 30% Vets, Others) Hard Copy Default32


USAJobsSelection Process

Step 1: Apply Step 2: Resume & Survey - Prescreening Step 3: Referred as Candidate

{30%/> Vets, Others Vets/Pref & Internal Fed Gov’t and All Others (Gen. Public)}

Step 4: Selecting Official – Screens ApplicantsStep 5: Selects Primary & Alternates

Step 6: Qualifications for “Primary” Scrutinized/Validated Step 7: Tentative Job Offer Issued Step 8: Tentative Job Offer Accepted

If Primary Does Not Accept – Alternate Will Get TJO Step 9: Pre-Employment Tasks (Paperwork, Drug Testing,

Physicals, Background Investigation Initiated) Step 10: Employee On Duty Date – Final Firm Offer Issued Step 11: Employee Starts

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