Federal Hiring + Elements: 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30 4/24/2018 Federal Hiring - Navy Pre-Sep

Topics Federal Hiring Freeze Federal Employment Opportunities (24) 4/24/2018 Topics Federal Hiring Freeze Federal Employment Opportunities (24) Veteran’s Employment Initiative Feds Hire Vets Job Classifications Competitive Service Excepted Service Veteran’s Preference (27) Special Hiring Authorities (29) Veteran’s Recruitment Appointment (VRA) (30) USA Jobs (25) Searching for Jobs Understanding Vacancy Announcements Application Procedures Go Defense (26) Mil2Fed Jobs Federal Hiring - Navy Pre-Sep

4/24/2018 Federal Hiring Freeze Applies to any positions vacant as of January 22nd Bars agencies from creating new positions Positions related to national security or public safety are exempt OMB and OPM must come up with a long- term plan to reduce the size of the government through attrition by April 22nd Federal Hiring - Navy Pre-Sep

Why Federal Employment? 4/24/2018 Why Federal Employment? Wide range of available positions @ usajobs.gov A comprehensive package of benefits A more level playing field during the selection process A variety of veteran preferences Service Credit Job Opportunity Announcements provide clear explanations of the job and requirements Federal Hiring - Navy Pre-Sep

Differences Resumes Application Process Competition 4/24/2018 Differences Resumes Application Process Competition Specific agency requirements Federal Hiring - Navy Pre-Sep

Veterans Employment Initiative 4/24/2018 Veterans Employment Initiative Increase the employment and retention of veterans in the Federal Government. The establishment of a Veteran’s Employment Program Office (VEPO) in each of 24 Federal agencies within the Executive Branch. Creation of the FedsHireVets.gov website. Federal Hiring - Navy Pre-Sep

Veterans Employment Initiative 4/24/2018 Veterans Employment Initiative

Job Classifications - WG vs GS 4/24/2018 Job Classifications - WG vs GS Hourly positions with benefits Considered blue collar jobs Positions have steps 1-5 Wage Grade (WG 1-9) Salaried positions with benefits Considered white collar Jobs Positions have steps 1-10 General Schedule (GS 1-15)

Comprised of 3 Distinct Services: 4/24/2018 Federal Civil Service Competitive Service Excepted Service Senior Executive Service Comprised of 3 Distinct Services:

Competitive Service Must go through a competitive process (examining) Written test, evaluation of education and experience, or evaluation of attributes necessary for successful job performance. Category Rating Jobs must be posted on-line Veteran’s Preference does apply

4/24/2018 Excepted Service Certain agencies, jobs or classification of jobs are exempt from competitive service hiring requirements Exceptions authorized by Federal Law, OPM authorization or Executive Order Schedule A, B, and C Jobs are not required to be posted on-line Veteran’s preference DOES NOT apply unless stated otherwise Federal Hiring - Navy Pre-Sep

Comparison of Services 4/24/2018 Comparison of Services Competitive Service Excepted Service You compete for your job with the general public. You can earn tenure ie: status You cannot be easily fired You earn raises according to a formula of time served Open jobs must be posted online Exceptions are made in hiring by OPM, Agency, law or Exec. Order You cannot earn “status” You may be hired or fired for special reasons You earn raises according to performance Open jobs do not have to be publically posted Federal Hiring - Navy Pre-Sep

Veterans’ Preference Facts 4/24/2018 Veterans’ Preference Facts Does not guarantee Veterans a job, but confers preference over other applicants Not all Veterans receive preference Must submit form SF-15 You must have been discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions Retirees are not included unless a you are a disabled Veteran or retired below rank equivalent of 0-4

Veterans’ Preference Veterans’ Preference CPS (10) CP XP TP (5) 4/24/2018 Veterans’ Preference Veterans’ Preference CPS (10) CP XP TP (5) SSP (0)

http://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/mservice.htm 4/24/2018 Federal Hiring - Navy Pre-Sep

Category System Highest Qualified Well Qualified Qualified 4/24/2018 Federal Hiring Reform Highest Qualified Well Qualified Qualified Federal Hiring - Navy Pre-Sep

Apply Veterans’ Preference for Certificate of Eligibles 4/24/2018 Eligibles Ranked by Quality Category Based on Review of Qualifications & Assessment Tool(s) Identify Preference Eligibles Apply Veterans’ Preference for Certificate of Eligibles Highest-Qualified Kathleen Dempsey Levi Cox Jackson Eagye (CPS) Well-Qualified Kirk Hamre Anne Grady Anne Grady (TP) Qualified Gari Helms Jackson Eagye Federal Hiring - Navy Pre-Sep

Apply Veterans’ Preference for Certificate of Eligibles 4/24/2018 Eligibles Ranked by Quality Category Based on Review of Qualifications & Assessment Tool(s) Identify Preference Eligibles Apply Veterans’ Preference for Certificate of Eligibles Highest-Qualified Kathleen Dempsey Levi Cox Jackson Eagye (CPS) Well-Qualified Kirk Hamre Anne Grady Anne Grady (TP) Qualified Gari Helms Jackson Eagye Federal Hiring - Navy Pre-Sep

Apply Veterans’ Preference for Certificate of Eligibles 4/24/2018 Eligibles Ranked by Quality Category Based on Review of Qualifications & Assessment Tool(s) Identify Preference Eligibles Apply Veterans’ Preference for Certificate of Eligibles Highest-Qualified Kathleen Dempsey Levi Cox Jackson Eagye (CPS) Well-Qualified Kirk Hamre Anne Grady Anne Grady (TP) Qualified Gari Helms Jackson Eagye Federal Hiring - Navy Pre-Sep

Question How many types of Veteran’s Preference are there? 4/24/2018 Question How many types of Veteran’s Preference are there? What are they? What three preferences are 10 pts? What do they have in common beside 10 pt. preference? What are the names of the three categories for ratings? Federal Hiring - Navy Pre-Sep

Question How many types of Veteran’s Preference are there? 5 4/24/2018 Question How many types of Veteran’s Preference are there? 5 What are they? CPS, CP, XP, TP, SSP What three preferences are 10 pts? CPS, CP, XP What do they have in common beside 10 pt. preference? They are for disabled vets. What are the names of the three categories for ratings? Highest Qualified, Well Qualified, Qualified Federal Hiring - Navy Pre-Sep

Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans 4/24/2018 Special Hiring Authorities VRA VEOA 30% or more disabled VA Training Program Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans *

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Mil2FedJobs Maryland AJC 4/24/2018 Mil2FedJobs Maryland AJC Helps match military jobs to a Federal Job Series Great spot to learn about Federal Jobs * Federal Hiring - Navy Pre-Sep

Go-Defense http://www.godefense.com/ 4/24/2018 Federal Hiring - Navy Pre-Sep