KEY REQUIREMENTS



• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Application materials must be received by 11:59PM EST on the closing date.
• Permanent Change in Station (PCS) costs ARE authorized
• COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED FROM AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:  This announcement is open to the following: Delegated Examining Unit-DEU (Public)  (All Qualified U.S. Citizens), Merit Promotion Eligibles, including : Current or Former Permanent Civilian Federal Employees; Displaced employees (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan - ICTAP eligible) within the Local Commuting Area; and individuals eligible for the following Special Appointing Authorities approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM): Veterans with a disability rating of 30% or more (DVAAP), Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), and Individuals with Disabilities. (Click on the links for more information regarding eligibility for these special appointment authorities: www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6 or www.opm.gov/disability.)

PLEASE NOTE:  Applicants who currently hold federal Excepted appointments must apply for this position through the Delegated Examining Unit-DEU, which is open to all U.S. Citizens.

 MAJOR DUTIES:

As a Supervisory Instructional Systems Specialist you will be responsible for the following duties:

•Works with Chief of Curriculum and DoDEA leadership regarding Special Education Program integrity, implementation and compliance. •Works collaboratively to revise current practices for students with Individual Educational Plans (IEP’s).

•Develops comprehensive compliance monitoring and investigative process for Special Education.

•Provides leadership, guidance, and clarification of Special Education and related student support services.

•Completes the organization’s annual Special Education Compliance Report.

•Oversees the revision of and adherence to the organization’s Special Education Procedural Guide.

In accordance with the Qualifications Standards for General Schedule (GS) Positions under the General Coverage for Professional and Scientific Positions, the following is being provided to you. This position requires 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level. Examples of specialized experience are: Directs systematic review of curriculum/performance/program standards, and methodology; Trains personnel in methods for implementing and maintaining effective instruction and assessment; Monitors program services in a school system; Develops policies, guidelines, and operational procedures as related to program directions and system wide evaluation in a school system.

 
It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's Web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

Selective Placement Factor:  This position specifically requires above school level leadership/management experience in the area   of Special Education AND Student Support Services in a K-12 school system and a broad knowledge of federal special education regulations and laws and applicable Department of Defense instructions related to special education and student services. Candidates who do not meet the selective placement factor will not receive further consideration for this position. Candidates must possess the selective placement factor to receive consideration for this position and should address this in either their resume or application.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies. Please ensure you address the competencies within your resume:

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Special Education laws, regulations, policies, and practices.
• Knowledge to administer and oversee all aspects of the Special Education program and work collaboratively with Student Support Services.
• Ability to supervise subordinates.
• Mastery of interpersonal, team-oriented and motivation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

 
Substitution of Education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade

Applicants must meet the BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS as follows: Bachelor Degree or higher:
Bachelor's Degree or higher that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. The course work must have included study in at least four of the following five areas:

PCS:  Authorized

WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time

OVERTIME: Occasionally

TDY TRAVEL: Occasionally

TOUR OF DUTY: Flexible

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT: Exempt

DRUG TESTING: Not Required

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:  Non Sensitive

FINANCIAL STATEMENT FILIING: Not Required

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

How You Will Be Evaluated for Delegated Examining:
We will review your résumé and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.

We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position. Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of the following quality categories:

Best-Qualified:  This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis.

Highly-Qualified:  This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, as determined by the job analysis.

Qualified:  This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position.  Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.

Names of the candidates in the Best-Qualified category will be sent first to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Applicants in other categories will be referred in accordance with category rating procedures.
Veterans’ Preference: If you are entitled to veterans’ preference, you should indicate the type of veterans’ preference you are claiming on your résumé. Your veterans’ preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

If you are entitled to veterans’ preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Qualified veterans' preference eligible with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

All Veterans: You are required to submit a DD Form 214, Military Discharge (Member Copy 4).  Veterans claiming 10 Point Preference in addition to your DD 214, you are required to submit a completed SF-15 and, supporting documents outline on the SF-15.  http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf

NOTE: Military service member's "Statement of Service" will be accepted up to 120 days prior to separation date IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided.  The "Statement of Service" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the Type of Discharge and Character of Service (i.e. honorable).

How You Will Be Evaluated for Merit Promotion:
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. 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. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. 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 abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Time-in-Grade Requirements: You must meet time in grade requirements within 30 days of closing date of this announcment. 

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc

Flexible Spending Accounts - The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. For additional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp

Health Insurance - The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp

Leave - Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leavel/index.asp

Life Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance, for additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp

Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and adult children. For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/

Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, and Thrift Savings Plan. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp

This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.opm.gov/insure/

OTHER INFORMATION:

Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.

 ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified prior to Veteran's preference points being added. Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they met the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP eligible.

All time and grade requirements must be met within 30 days of closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions.

* Active duty military members are not eligible for appointment unless currently on terminal leave.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes the following parts:

1. Assessment Questionnaire,

2. Résumé

3. Required Documents (Specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement. An applicant may not be considered if proper documentation is not received.)

4. Transcripts

Use Application Manager for convenience and quickest processing. Track your progress to a Complete Application Package using the My Application Packages checklist and status displays in Application Manager. Your Application Package status must be Complete by Monday, October 01, 2012,the closing date of this announcement.

Option A:  Application Manager (preferred method)

To begin, choose one of these options:

1.  If your résumé is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to the Application Package you complete and Submit immediately after you click the Apply Online button for this job announcement, not to any Application Packages you may already have created.

2.  If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process:Online Questionnaire

To return to Application Manager at any time, simply go to https://applicationmanager.gov/ 

Option B:  Fax

If it is not possible for you to use Application Manager (or if you do not have access to the internet), you can write your answers on paper.  Follow these steps:

1.  Print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline.

2.  Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850; after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.

3.  You may submit the Form 1203-FX (hard copy questionnaire), resume, and/or any supporting documents by fax.

·    If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, do not use a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing.

.     If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly.  The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.  Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.

·    If you do not have access to the internet or have other concerns please contact our Teamline or  at 614-692-3775 or email dhrc-d-dodea@dla.mil for further assistance.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• •Résumé
  •Transcripts
  •Veterans Preference Documentation (You are required to submit DD Form 214, Military Discharge (Member Copy 4). (If applicable a completed SF-15, Claim for 10-Point Veteran Preference, AND a letter from the Department of Veteran's Affairs certifying an OVERALL SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY of 30% or more. The OVERALL rating must be identified on your certification letter).
  Miscellaneous (ICTAP, SF-50 and Military Spouse documentation, if applicable)
• Assessment Questionnaire

To submit the documents requested follow the instructions below. Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written form you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically through the document upload process, fax, or mail. Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone, and at least the last four digits of your social security number.

NOTE: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: http://www.gpo.gov/careers/pdfs/of0510.pdf

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt.  Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses.  A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official.  All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.  The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

To view a copy of the Assessment Questionnaire click View Occupational Questionnaire.

To check the status of your application, please check Application Manager. Go to http://applicationmanager.gov