School Information Assistant - Department of Defense Education Activity (Guam)
* Duties
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## Duties
### Summary
**Vacancy Location: Andersen Elementary School (Andersen Air Base), Guam**
A 13.01% non-taxable cost of living allowance (COLA) will be added to the salary. COLA may be subject to change without notice
Positions are in the excepted service. Selectee must convert to an excepted service appointment.
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### Responsibilities
**This position is a developmental position. It may be filled at the GS-05 or GS-06 grade level. The full performance level of this position is GS-06.**
In this position, you will input and maintain data in the student information management system. Provide a variety of school administrative functions such as student registration, student attendance, academic records maintenance, tuition status and other related processes. Independently receives and acquires various data and enters into the student information management database to include new student enrollment, discipline and attendance data, school and student scheduling information, report cards and transcript information and athletic eligibility for all students.
### Travel Required
Not required
##### Supervisory status
No
##### Promotion Potential
06
### Who May Apply
#### This job is open to…
US Citizens in the local Guam commuting area
Questions? This job is open to 1 group.
* #### Job family (Series)
0303 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant
* Requirements
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## Requirements
### Conditions of Employment
* Must be a U.S. citizen
* Male applicants must meet the Selective Service requirement
* You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination
* Must be able to type at least 40 words per minute
### Qualifications
**In order to qualify for the GS-05 you must possess one of the following:**
* Specialized experience: To qualify applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS-04). Specialized experience is defined as performing a variety of functions in an automated system, e.g. data entry and retrieval, maintaining information database(s), etc;
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* Education: Successful completion of a 4 year of education above the high school level. Post-high school level education must have been obtained in a business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university that has been accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school. 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 (front and back) for each degree earned to include any additional courses currently in progress. Any transcripts submitted that are not in English will not be considered.
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* Combination of education and specialized experience: To qualify applicants must possess a combination of post-high school education and specialized experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Only education in excess of 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience.
**In order to qualify for the GS-06 you must possess:**
* Specialized experience: To qualify applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS-05). Specialized experience is defined as performing a variety of support functions, such as assisting with student registration, documenting attendance, maintaining academic records, monitoring tuition status; performing a variety of clerical duties in an office environment, working with word processing software; and entering, retrieving and manipulating data in the student information management system.
* Education: As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-5; however, graduate education may be credited as long as the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position.
* Federal Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.
* Time in Grade Restriction: Must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the GS-5 level.
### Education
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
### Additional information
**LIVING QUARTERS ALLOWANCE (LQA) AND PAYMENT OF TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.**
NOTE:
* Candidates selected for temporary positions may be non-competitively converted to permanent without further competition.
* Locality Pay: Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area. Locality rates of pay in CONUS will not be used for pay setting when transferring to an overseas/foreign area.
* Family member appointments will expire based on the sponsor's rotation date. Family member appointments may not exceed two months after an employee is no longer considered a family member within the local commuting area due to PCS or divorce of sponsor or, in the case of a child, the age of 23.
* Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov).
* Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see the OPM ICTAP website. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:**
* All candidates must 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).
* Incumbent may be subject to the 5-year foreign area limitation according to the DoDI 1400.25-V1230, dated 26 July 2012.
* Incumbent may be required to complete a 2-year probationary or trial period.
* Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements.
* 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.
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### How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once your application is complete and received, the Human Resources Office will compare your resume and supporting documentation against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this position. 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. Eligible and qualified 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.
DoDEA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. General information concerning EEO policies and procedures can be found on the DoDEA's Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity website at http://www.dodea.edu/Offices/DMEO/compliance.cfm
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### Background checks and security clearance
##### Security clearance
Public Trust - Background Investigation
* Required Documents
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## Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 02, 2018
Applicants will not be considered or rated if all of the forms and supporting documents indicated below are not included in the application packet.
1. **Questionnaire** - Required
2. **Resume** – Required
**Family Members of Military or Civilian employees on orders**: Copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders indicating authorization of dependent travel; or a Command Sponsorship letter, if you are not on the sponsor's orders **OR - **Required
Family members of local hire Federal employees: Command Sponsorship Letter or other proof of dependent status - Required
In addition to the required documents above applicants must submit the following supporting documents that apply to them:
**Current Federal employees**: Copy of latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action - Required
Electronic copies of all OFFICIAL college/university transcripts (front and back). To receive the maximum allowable credit you must include all transcripts (front and back) for each degree earned to include any additional courses currently in progress. Any transcripts submitted that are not in English or not official
**Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit**:
1. A copy of DD-214 (copy member 4), future separatees may submit Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty showing all dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).
2. Applicants claiming disability preference- letter from the Department of Veteran's Affairs, dated 1991 or later, certifying an Overall Service Connected Disability **AND**, Optional: Standard Form-15 (SF-15), an application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference (To obtain a copy of the SF-15, go to https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdffill/SF15.pdf.)
*Active duty members may not be appointed unless separated or on terminal leave
#### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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## Benefits
A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
Working for the Department of Defense Education Activity offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To find out more about the major benefits offered to most Federal employees, visit www.opm.gov/insure
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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## How to Apply
Follow the steps below to apply online. Your application and ALL required supporting documents must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Friday, February 02, 2018. Paper, faxed or e-mailed electronic applications submitted directly to the agency and not through the USA Jobs program using the instructions below will not be considered.
**Step 1**: Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. It is essential that your resume provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessments vacancy questions. If your responses are not adequately substantiated by your resume, the HRO will amend your rating to more accurately reflect the level of competency that is indicated by the content of your resume.
Your application/resume for Federal employment must include the following information in order to be considered for the position: **Total employment period, i.e., starting and ending dates (month and year) and number of hours per week for each work experience, paid and unpaid. A description of your duties and accomplishments for each experience, including volunteer. if you are a current or former Federal employee, highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment**. **NOTE:** USAJOBS resume tool is highly recommended.
**Step 2**: Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire.
**Step 3**: Submit supporting documents. Submit the required documents specified in the "Required Documents" Section of this vacancy. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf
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the following Vacancy ID 2028409. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
**Note:** To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov/
**If you cannot apply online:**
1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdffill/OPM1203fx.pdf and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
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### Agency contact information
### Pacific South Okinawa
##### Phone
0989535800
HRPACIFICSOUTH@PAC.DODEA.EDU
##### Address
Guam District
PSC 490 Box 7655
FPO, AP
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### Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. Your documents will display under the Details tab in the Document area.
Once your complete application is received and as vacancies occur, evaluations of applications will be conducted. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
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## Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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### Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:
* An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
* An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
* An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency.
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#### Legal and regulatory guidance
* Financial suitability
* Social security number request
* Privacy Act
* Signature and false statements
* Selective Service
* New employee probationary period
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/489619100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
*Open & closing dates:* 01/26/2018 to 02/02/2018
*Salary:* $33,394 to $47,145 per year
*Pay scale & grade:* GS 05 - 06
*Work schedule:* Full-Time - Full Time
*Appointment type:* Permanent
