Job Title:SOCIAL WORKER
Department:Department of Defense
Agency:Department of Defense Education Activity
Job Announcement Number:DODEA-HQ-12-752772-DE
SALARY RANGE:
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to
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OPEN PERIOD:
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012 to Tuesday, October 09, 2012 |
SERIES & GRADE:
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GS-0185-13/14 |
POSITION INFORMATION:
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Full Time -
Permanent |
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:14 |
DUTY LOCATIONS:
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Alexandria, VA United StatesView Map
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WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
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US Citizens and Status Candidates |
JOB SUMMARY:
DLA HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES
Department of Defense (DoD)
Social Worker
GS-0185-13 target 14 or 14
DODEA-HQ-12-752772-DE
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) currently has an opening for a Social Worker. This position is located in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy (DASD (MC&FP)), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness and Force Management (ASD(R&FM)), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Personnel and Readiness (USD (P&R)). MC&FP programs include all issues impacting the military service member and family, including but not limited to family support, family assistance 1-800 assistance program and other deployment programs, family advocacy, children and youth development, fitness and recreation, educational opportunities, relocation programs, and NAF Resale Policy and Military Exchanges.
COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED FROM AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE
This position may be filled at either grade level, please indicate the grade for which you want to be considered, incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level in the time frame allowed by regulations and upon management's request. Promotion is contingent upon satisfactory completion of required training, regulatory requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the duties. Promotion is not guaranteed or implied.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Application materials must be received by 11:59PM EST on the closing date.
- Use the Print Preview for a complete copy of this announcement.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs ARE NOT authorized.
- COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED FROM AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE
DUTIES:
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WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: This announcement is open to the following: Public (All Qualified U.S. Citizen), 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.)
MAJOR DUTIES:
· The incumbent of this position is a Social Worker with responsibility in the planning, direction, operation, control, and coordination of policies addressing family violence and child abuse and neglect.
· Assists in governing a broad range of programs and services addressing the needs and challenges of service members and their families with respect to family violence, especially domestic abuse and child abuse and neglect.
· Identifies and assists in developing a variety of appropriate prevention programs, services, and training responsive to domestic abuse and child abuse/neglect among service members and their families.
· Develops strategies for resolution of systemic and individual problems; identifies deficiencies in existing policies and programs, and justifies, defends, and negotiates changes.
· Serves as an expert behavioral health advisor and consultant on FAP programs with a specific focus on policy, prevention, and strategic communication planning for current and new initiatives.
· Serves as a subject matter expert on the dynamics of abuse, treatment and prevention modalities, and psycho educational approaches to assist individuals and families.
· Deals with significant and complex issues to respond to the needs of service members and their families by increasing connections with America’s communities, Military OneSource, and other programs, both on and off military installations.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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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-12 (for the GS-13 position) 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 (for the GS-14 position). You must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Specifically you will be evaluated on the following experience, please address these in your resume: Expert experience in the Family Advocacy Program and an understanding of the military family programs and health care system. Planning, direction, operation, control, and coordination of programs and policies addressing family violence especially domestic abuse. Developing a variety of appropriate prevention programs, services, and training responsive to domestic abuse and child abuse and neglect among service members and their families.
1. Expert knowledge/experience in support programs for service members and their families
2. Professional knowledge of clinical social work theories, concept, and clinical supervison
3. Expert knowledge/experirence in dealing with policies, programs, laws and regulations
4. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to upper level management and senior officials.
Applicants must meet the BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS as follows: Individual Occupational Requirements
Basic Requirements:
Masters Degree: social work. Must fulfill all of the requirements for the master's degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Substitution of Education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
PCS: Not Authorized
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
OVERTIME: Occasionally
TDY TRAVEL: Occasionally
TOUR OF DUTY: Flexible
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT: Exempt
DRUG TESTING: No
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Nonsensitive
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FILING: Not Required
Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
How you will be evaluated under Delegated Examining (Public):
Your application will be evaluated and rated under the Category Rating and Selection Procedures. We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job.
Based on the responses to the occupational questionnaire, eligible candidates will then be placed for selection consideration into 3 categories as described below:
1) Best Qualified - Meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements and excels in most requirements of the position;
2) Highly Qualified - Meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meets most requirements of the position;
3) Qualified - Meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements, but do not possess the relevant competencies to a substantive degree.
How you will be evaluated under Merit: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 rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. This 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 rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully
Time-in-Grade Requirements: You must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
*Applicants must be qualified and eligible within 30 days from the closing date of the job opportunity announcement. Active duty military members are not eligible for appointment unless currently on terminal leave.
Copying of information from the job announcement or PD will result in automatic disqualification for this position.
BENEFITS:
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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:
HOW TO APPLY:
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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.)
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 Tuesday, October 09, 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
Please note: You must submit your supplemental documents regardless as to whether you have applied to an announcement in the past or not. We will not use supplemental documentation from another announcement; therefore, you must resubmit each time you apply.
Veterans: For veteran eligibility please refer to the following link.
*Applicants must be qualified and eligible by the closing date of a job opportunity announcement. Active duty military members are not eligible for appointment unless currently on terminal leave.
Current Permanent or Former Permanent Federal Employee:You are required to submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing your current Pay Plan/Pay Schedule, Series/Occupational Code, and Grade/Pay Band. If you are a current temporary/term employee who previously held a permanent Federal position You are required to submit a copy of the most recent SF-50, which shows your appointment eligibility for the position for which you are applying. Your tenure in Block #24 of the SF-50 will be 1 if you attained career status OR Block #24 will be 2 if you were a career-conditional employee..
Applicant with Disability(ies): You are required to submit proof of disability in the form of written certification from a licensed medical professional, OR a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, OR any Federal agency, State agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
Military Spouse Preference: You are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 and a copy of your Military sponsor's PCS orders. See http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-19340.pdf for additional 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.
Interchange Agreement: You are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (or equivalent) providing information pertinent to your appointment eligibility for the position for which you are applying.
Overseas Family Member Appointment: You are required to submit a copy of your sponsor's PCS orders.
Former Overseas Family Members Eligible for Career-Conditional Appointment under E.O.12721: You are required to submit a copy of your SF-50(s) and sponsors PCS orders.
REEMPLOYED ANNUITANTS: The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued December 10, 2008 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on: http://www.cpms.osd.mil/fas/staffing/pdf/rem_ann.pdf
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
