Thursday, February 10, 2011

Job Opening at the Internal Revenue Service

Job Title: CLERK GS-0303-05
Department: Department of the Treasury
Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Sub Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Job Announcement Number: 11ME1-TAX0049-0303-05-RB
SALARY RANGE: $34,075.00 - $44,293.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, February 07, 2011 to Friday, February 11, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0303-05/05
POSITION INFORMATION: FULLTIME CAREER/CAREER CONDITIONAL
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 05
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: U.S. CITIZENS, NO PRIOR FEDERAL EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRE
HOW TO APPLY:The application process has 6 STEPS.

STEP 1: Create a "MY Account" at: https://my.usajobs.gov/.

STEP 2: Complete the Resume Builder:- 4 Sections: 1) Getting Started; 2) Experience; 3) Related Information; and 4) Finishing Up.

STEP 3: Search for IRS Vacancy Announcements. To find this announcement, go to http://jobs.irs.gov/USAJOBS, copy and enter the announcement number 11ME1-TAX0049-0303-05-RB in the key word search field. Select "Yes", if you are a current or former Federal civilian employee who holds or held a non-temporary appointment. Click "Search for Jobs." Click "Apply Online" on the announcement screen, follow all instructions provided, and click "Apply for this position now!"

STEP 4: Complete all 5 steps in the CareerConnector Account Creation: 1) Personal Information; 2) Military Service & Veteran Preference; 3) Core Questions 4) Demographic Information and 5) Resume Information. Click "Apply to this Vacancy".

STEP 5: Apply to the Vacancy. Respond to the questions for each of the following sections: Series, Grade, Location; Grade Specific; & All Grade Questions.

STEP 6: Submit Documents and Review Application. Timely submit the supporting documents requested. Click one of the available options in CareerConnector: Upload; USAJOBS; Fax; or Reuse existing documents. Follow ALL instructions provided. Next, review the summary of the application you completed. Scroll down & click "Finish" at the bottom of the page. You will be automatically redirected to USAJOBS where you can track the status of your application.

WHAT IF I FORGOT TO SUBMIT SOMETHING?

1.Log into My USAJOBS at https://my.usajobs.gov/ with your user name and password.

2.Click on "Application Status".

3.Click "more information" under the "Application Status" column of the announcement.

4.Click "Review and Update your documents if needed", on the "Application Detail" page.

5.Select "Upload", "USAJOBS", "Fax", or "Reuse existing document" for each document to be submitted. Ensure you carefully follow ALL instructions provided.

6.Click "Finish" to save this change.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION

Submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of the courses showing title, number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree must be accredited (or pre-accredited) and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education refer to www.ope.ed.govaccreditation/search.aspx.

Any foreign education must be evaluated by a credentialing agency. We require proof of this evaluation. Information is available at: www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2-e4.asp#e4a

VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION

If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Applicants who qualify for Ten-point preference must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, Standard Form (SF)-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. For more information on veterans' preference, Click Here.

CTAP/ICTAP DOCUMENTATION

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must submit proof of eligibility. For more information about eligibility and required documents, click here.

NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTATION BY 11:59 P.M. EST ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Rhonda Buford
Phone: 999-999-9999
Fax: 999-999-9999
Email: HCO.MEM.EXT.APPLY.TAS@irs.gov Agency Information:
Internal Revenue Service
5333 GETWELL ROAD
STOP 9417
MEMPHIS, TN 38118
Fax: 999-999-9999

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Summer Job Opening at the Navy, Office of Naval Research

Job Title: OFFICE AUTOMATION CLERK
Agency: Navy, Office of Naval Research
Job Announcement Number: SUMMER110326
SALARY RANGE: $17,803.00 - $32,585.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 to Friday, February 11, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: NC-0326-01/01
POSITION INFORMATION: Multiple Schedules Temporary NTE 09-30-11
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from degree seeking students enrolled at least half-time in accredited institutions.
Duties: The Summer Employment Program provides exposure to career opportunities, people, places and situations in the environment. Students must attend a qualifying educational institution. Competition for summer employment is extremely keen and candidates are given priority consideration based on demonstrated academic achievement and applicable work experience.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

This announcement is for positions at the NC-I level

To qualify for the NC-I, you must be a student enrolled at least half-time in an education program at an accredited educational institution. The salary range for the NC-I is $17,803 - $32,585 (base pay, does not include locality). Salary is based on education level and experience.

You must be able to type at least 40 wpm.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.

Submit transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.

Application materials will not be returned.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

Selective Service registration required

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.

HOW TO APPLY:

You may submit an online application for this position by selecting the Apply Online button at the Bottom of this announcement. You will first be brought to the USAJOBS online resume to create your basic application or to access one of your resumes already on file. After your resume is submitted, you will be brought to the agency website to submit additional information. The agency website address is: http://hroffice.nrl.navy.mil/student/student_only.asp

Mail your applications so it will be postmarked by closing date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by closing date.

We encourage you to use the USAJOBS resume builder to speed the application process. If you are not applying on line, be sure your application includes the following: A resume or an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612) or any other format. Although we do not require a specific format, certain information is required to determine if you are qualified.

If education is used to qualify for this position, please include sufficient information in your resume so you can be evaluated. You may mail a list of college courses that includes hours and grades to provide detail.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Natalie Haman
Phone: (202) 767-8309 Agency Information:
Department Of The Navy
4555 Overlook Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20375-5320
US

Job Opening for Grad Summer Position at the Navy, Office of Naval Research

Job Title: SCIENCE & ENGINEERING GRAD SUMMER POSITIONS
Department: Department Of The Navy
Agency: Navy, Office of Naval Research
Job Announcement Number: SUMMER11GRAD
SALARY RANGE: $27,123.00 - $93,351.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, January 24, 2011 to Friday, February 11, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: NP-1310-02/03
POSITION INFORMATION: Multiple Schedules Temporary NTE 09-30-11
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from degree seeking students enrolled at least half-time in accredited institutions.
JOB SUMMARY: The Summer Employment Program provides exposure to career opportunities, people, places and situations in the work environment.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Education in at least half-time accredited education institution
Background and/or Security investigation required
Selective Service registration is required
Education
U.S. Citizenship
Background and/or Security Investigation required.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

This announcement is for positions at the NP-II and NP-III level.

To qualify for the NP-II, you must possess a Bachelor's degree and you must be enrolled in a Master's degree program at least half-time in an accredited educational institution. The salary range for the NP-II is $27,123--$59,858 (base pay, does not include locality). Salary is based on education level and experience.

To qualify for the NP-III, you must possess a Bachelor's degree, a Master's degree or one year of specialized experience, and you must be enrolled in a PhD program at least half-time in an accredited educational institution. Specialized experience includes post Bachelor's degree work that required knowledge of science or engineering. The salary range for the NP-III is $49,823--$93,351 (base pay, does not include locality). Salary is based on education level and experience.

Positions are subject to the OPM Qualifications Standards which can be found at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. You must meet the basic requirements of the Qualification Standard for the position(s) series you are applying to in order to be considered.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.

You must be a U.S. Citizen.

Submit transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.
Application materials will not be returned

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

Selective Service registration required

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.

HOW TO APPLY:

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY 11 FEBRUARY 2011.

YOUR APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

Resume or OF612 (see below for information that must be included in this document)

Most recent unofficial transcript or high school report card

Current enrollment showing that you are enrolled in school at least half-time

If you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, include a DD214, member 4 copy

If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, include a DD214, member 4 copy, and SF15 with the required documentation

YOUR RESUME OR OF612 MUST INDICATE THE FOLLOWING:

Job announcement number

Level(s) you are applying to (NP-II or NP-III)

Title(s) and series you are applying to (see the list in the major duties section)

Duty location(s) of interest (Washington DC; Stennis Space Center, MS; Mobile, AL

If you are claiming veterans' preference, indicate the type of preference you are claiming (5-point or 10-point)

You may apply by mail or online. To apply by mail, please mail your complete application to:

Naval Research Laboratory

Attn: 1810/Summer

4555 Overlook Ave SW

Washington DC 20375

Application materials will not be returned.

To apply online please go to the Naval Research Laboratory Student Programs website at http://hroffice.nrl.navy.mil/student/student_only.asp and click the Summer Employment Program link. You may read through the information about the program and then access the online application through the link at the bottom of the page. Click the link and fill out the application. Once the application is complete, you must upload all of the required documents.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Natalie Haman
Phone: (202) 767-8309 Agency Information:
Department Of The Navy
4555 Overlook Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20375-5320
US

Friday, February 4, 2011

Job Opening at the Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration

Job Title: IT Specialist (Information Security)
Department: Department Of Agriculture
Agency: Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration
Sub Agency: Marketing & Regulatory Programs
Job Announcement Number: 24OA-2011-0013
SALARY RANGE: $54,032.00 - $115,742.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, January 24, 2011 to Monday, February 07, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-2210-09/13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:This announcement is open to all United States citizens. (Current and Former Federal employees may also apply with a separate application to Merit Promotion vacancy announcement #6OA-2011-0012. For information on viewing Merit Promotion announcements, click Locating a Status Position on USAJOBS.)
HOW TO APPLY: A complete on-line application will require the submission of the following:

Resume

Responses to vacancy specific questions
Supporting Documentation which may be required (See links under Required Documents for more information)

College Transcripts or List of Coursework - MUST be in English (Key Requirement and/or Education Substitution)

DD-214 and other Veterans' documents (Veterans Preference)

ICTAP/CTAP eligibility documentation (Displaced Employees)
For instructions on using the on-line system click: APPLYING ON-LINE

For instructions on submitting documents click: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Critical Submission Requirements and Reminders

Help in applying online is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time at the number listed in the Contact information section.
All application materials and supplemental documentation will be accepted until midnight Eastern Time on the closing date.
Application and supporting documentation will not be accepted via e-mail.
Submit documents which are clear and legible. Illegible documents cannot be used for qualification or verification purposes.
Due to the high volume of applicants, we are unable to confirm receipt of supporting documentation. If faxing, you should retain confirmation of a successful fax transmission including the number of pages successfully transmitted as proof of submission.
If a document is resubmitted, it replaces the previous submission, which means the previous document is no longer available to the human resources office. If you are adding to, rather than replacing a previous submission, you must fax and/or upload both the old document and the new document.
If you are using the system generated fax cover sheet, please fax to the number listed on the fax cover sheet.
Our online application system is 100% compatible with Internet Explorer (IE) versions 6.0 and above and Mozilla Firefox versions 2.0 and above.
Applicants who cannot apply on-line must request a hard copy application packet from the Agency Contact listed in the vacancy announcement. Resumes and/or supporting documentation alone will not be considered without the inclusion of a hard copy application packet.


AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
DO NOT EMAIL DOCUMENTS
Phone: 612-336-3366
Fax: 612-336-3560
Email: william.k.bryan@aphis.usda.gov Agency Information:
Marketing & Regulatory Programs
100 N 6th Street, Butler Sq Bldg, 510C
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Fax: 612-336-3560

Job Opening at the Department Of Energy

Job Title: Web Operations Supervisor, GS-0301-15
Department: Department Of Energy
Agency: Department Of Energy
Sub Agency: Headquarters
Job Announcement Number: HQ-11-CAT-22-EI-00196
SALARY RANGE: $123,758.00 - $155,500.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, January 17, 2011 to Monday, February 07, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0340-15/15
POSITION INFORMATION: Full -Time Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: ALL U.S. CITIZENS.
HOW TO APPLY:
1.) Submit an online resume and respond to the job specific questions. Apply online at USAJOBS

2.) If you are unable to apply online, call the Human resources Specialist listed in the announcement between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).

3.) Submit all required documents by 11:59p.m. EST on the closing date of the announcement in order to receive consideration.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Below is a list of supporting documents for this announcement.

Please only submit the documents that are APPLICABLE to you as an individual applicant:

1. SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION WHICH INCLUDES YOUR RESUME, YOUR RESPONSES TO ALL ONLINE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS, and all required supplemental documents in order to be considered.

2. Veterans: If you are eligible for veteran's preference, you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming. All veterans MUST submit a DD-214, Member 4 copy. If claiming 10-point preference you must also submit a SF-15 and any other proof that you are eligible for 10-point preference. If you are currently on active duty, you must submit an official statement of service from your command or other official documentation that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. You can find additional information on veteran's preference at VET GUIDE

3. If you believe that you are Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)eligible, please visit ICTAP/CTAP

If you believe that you are Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)eligible, please visit

ICTAP/CTAP

for additional information. To be considered well qualified, you must have a score of 85.

The documentation identified above must be attached to your application using one of the following actions:

1) "Upload" to upload documents directly from your computer

2)" USAJOBS" to upload documents stored in your "USAJOBS" accounts

3) "Fax" to generate a fax cover sheet and fax the documents (system generated cover sheet must be used)

Applicants will be prompted at the "Vacancy Documents" section of the application to add their required documents. Please review and follow the instructions listed to successfully submit your documents.

THIS VACANCY IS ANNOUNCED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S AUTOMATED HIRING SYSTEM, USAJOBS. YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS NO LATER THAN 11:59PM OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.

Your application will be considered INCOMPLETE if you do not submit all required supporting documentation by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Our Fax number is 571-258-4052.

THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
DeVee'l Bullock
Phone: 202-586-8583
Fax: 571-258-4052
TDD: 202-586-6155
Email: deveel.bullock@hq.doe.gov Agency Information:
Headquarters
Human Resources Office
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585
Fax: 571-258-4052

Job Opening at the Departmental Management

Job Title: Program Specialist (Ethics)
Department: Department Of Agriculture
Agency: Departmental Management
Sub Agency: Office of Human Resources Management, Office of Ethics
Job Announcement Number: DMY-11-0080-DE
SALARY RANGE: $89,033.00 - $115,742.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, January 07, 2011 to Monday, February 07, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS: 3 vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from United States citizens.
HOW TO APPLY:
To begin click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register and submit all required documents. All documents can be uploaded directly through your USAJobs.gov account which can be accomplished by logging into the system and selecting the Saved Documents feature under My Account. Once all documents have been uploaded, you can continue to submit your application through the vacancy announcement. Select the Apply Online button and the system will prompt you to select attachments from your Saved Documents for application submission. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and click on "Application Status". Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.

NOTE: Submission of a resume alone may not be a complete application. This position requests supplemental materials as described under the Required Documents section. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions.

All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Standard time of the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. Failure to provide complete information may result in non-consideration for this position.

The primary method of applying for this vacancy is by submitting an application for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. If you do not have access to the Internet, you are strongly encouraged to visit your library, state employment commission, or a commercial establishment that provides Internet access to apply online. If you must submit documents by FAX, please fax them to 703-995-8526. ATTN: Ashley McLain. All faxed proof documents must be identified with applicant's name and vacancy announcement number to receive consideration. Application materials sent by fax using federal government equipment will not be considered.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional).

SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, indicating competitive status (based on current or prior Federal service) or SF-50 indicating eligibility for competitive service appointment; SF-50 indicating the current or highest previous grade level held in the Federal service, tenure group, promotion potential and salary. http://www.opm.gov/hr_practitioners/lawsregulations/appointingauthorities/index.asp#

Veterans Documentation, DD-214, SF-15 and the proof as requested on the SF-15 if claiming 10-point Veterans' Preference; DD-214 if claiming 5 point preference or VEOA eligibility (separated under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous service).
APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED TO BLACK OUT THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ON ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENT(S) SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Ashley McLain
Phone: 703-995-9626
Agency Information:
Department of Agriculture
Do not send mail
Please, call for questions

Job Opening at the Forest Service

Job Title: Recreation Assistant
Department: Department Of Agriculture
Agency: Forest Service
Sub Agency: DO NOT SEND MAIL
Job Announcement Number: TEMP-OCR-JC-0189-07-REC-R
SALARY RANGE: $18.59 - $18.59 /hour
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, February 08, 2010 to Monday, February 07, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0189-07/07
POSITION INFORMATION: Intermittent Temporary, not to exceed 6 Months
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 07
DUTY LOCATIONS: 28 vacancies - Throughout the Nation
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US citizens
HOW TO APPLY:Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for USDA Forest Service applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=TXAFX.

If you are unable to apply online, you may contact the employing office for alternate application procedures. Please call ASC HRM Staffing at 877-372-7248 or email at fsjobs@fs.fed.us.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
ASC HRM Staffing
Phone: 877-372-7248
Email: fsjobs@fs.fed.us Agency Information:
USDA FOREST SERVICE
REFER TO ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR INSTRUCTIONS
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico 87109
US

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