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http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0600/0640.htm
In order to qualify for this position, you will need six months of general experience; and six months of specialized experience. General experience is defined as any type of work that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Specialized experience for positions at GS-4 and above range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. Applicants who have one year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated above, are not required to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements.
OR EDUCATION and training substitution: Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in subjects related to the position.
Are You Qualifying Based on Education? A photocopy of all OFFICIAL college/university transcripts (front and back) must be submitted. To receive the maximum allowable credit you must include all transcripts for each degree earned to include any additional courses currently in progress. Any transcripts submitted that are not in English or not official will be removed from the application and will not be considered. (Transcripts must be in English.)
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
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. (5 CFR 575.203)
All requirements must be met at the time of certification. You are advised to submit your documents promptly as part of your application package.
A qualified typist is required for this position (40wpm).
Applicants may be required to complete a 1-year probationary or trial period.
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.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Qualified candidates will be referred for employment consideration in accordance with governing laws, regulations, and procedures. Based on information submitted with each application, DoDDS Human Resources staff will determine each applicant’s status (internal or external candidate), employment qualifications, eligibility determination for Military Spouse Preference, Family Member Preference, NAFI Agreement, and VEOA, and geographical availability. The VEOA and VRA apply only for permanent appointments. Non-Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) U.S. citizens may be considered for full-time appointments ONLY.
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: basic medical processes and procedures; basic clerical and administrative functions; operation of office equipment; and/or to communicate orally and in writing.
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.