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Federal Hiring Process

Civilian Personnel Flight. Federal Hiring Process. 20 Jul 2010 Susan Suttling 88 FSS/FSMCY 257-8305 Susan.Suttling@wpafb.af.mil. CAN YOU TELL ME HOW TO GET TO THE SALEM MALL?. Discussion Topics. Federal Sector vs. Private Sector hiring procedures Why public service?

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Federal Hiring Process

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  1. Civilian Personnel Flight Federal Hiring Process 20 Jul 2010 Susan Suttling 88 FSS/FSMCY 257-8305 Susan.Suttling@wpafb.af.mil

  2. CAN YOU TELL ME HOW TO GET TO THE SALEM MALL?

  3. Discussion Topics • Federal Sector vs. Private Sector hiring procedures • Why public service? • Hiring authorities / Hiring process • Federal employment website – USA Jobs

  4. Federal Sector vs. Private Sector • Federal Sector EmploymentProcedures • Merit System Principles • Preference for certain veterans • Rule of Three for General Schedule (GS) & Wage Grade (WG) positions • Priority consideration for certain candidates • Qualifications standardized government-wide

  5. Why Public Service? • Numerous Federal career paths and locations • Unparalleled career opportunities • Contracting, Financial Management, Program Managers, Logistics, Engineers • Great benefits and work-life balance • Service

  6. Typical 2010 Starting Salaries

  7. “Government Speak” in Hiring • Job (Vacancy) Announcement • Competitive Service – Excepted Service • Job Series • KSAs • Career ladder • Hiring Certificate (‘the cert’)

  8. Hiring Authorities • In Plain Language – The ways you may be hired • Competitive Examining – • Open to All US Citizens • Reinstatement or Transfer Eligible • Special Appointing Authorities for Veterans • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) • Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) • 30 Percent Disabled Veteran

  9. Hiring Authorities (cont’d) • Federal Career Intern Program / Defense Career Intern Program • Student Programs • Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) • Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) • Direct Hire Authority & Expedited Hiring Authority • Certain Hard-to-Fill positions • Engineering Occupations within DoD • Medical Occupations (e.g., Nurses, Nursing Assistants, Pharmacist, Medical Officer) • Acquisition Positions http://www.opm.gov/Strategic_Management_of_Human_Capital/fhfrc/default.asp

  10. Hiring Process • Consists of essentially three steps • Submission of resume and required supporting documentation to an open vacancy announcement • Evaluation of applicant’s qualifications for the position • Referral of “best qualified” applicants to hiring manager for consideration • Supervisor has 45 days to make a selection • Candidates notified of application status via email and online status query How do potential candidates find out about vacancies?

  11. Official Federal Job Search Websites • USA Jobs • www.usajobs.gov • Information on hiring authorities • Air Force Personnel Center • https://ww2.afpc.randolph.af.mil/resweb/search_by_state_nlo.asp • Information on hiring authorities

  12. USAJOBS http://www.usajobs. gov

  13. USA JOBS

  14. USAJOBS Advanced Search - Keyword - Title - Series - Location - Agency

  15. USA JOBS

  16. USA JOBS

  17. FREE FREE FREE

  18. Application Options • Online Application • Resume • May Require Supporting Documentation • Transcripts • DD 214 • VA Letter • Respond to Job Related Questions / Assessments

  19. Evaluation Options • Education/experience • Responses to Job Related Questions (KSAs) • Resume • Structured Interviews

  20. General Advice When Applying • Apply for positions and job levels for which you have the required experience and skills • Answer questions completely and directly • Tailor application to document specific knowledge, skills and abilities requested • Submit all documents, as requested

  21. General Advice When Applying • Register & Build Resumes – Have Them Ready • Read Announcements Carefully • Determine Requirements • Apply! (Follow through all submit buttons)

  22. A Note on Completing Your Resume • Address the breadth and scope of your experience • Provide sufficient information for quality level • Be specific and detailed • Dates • Length of time • Results of efforts • Tailor resume for specific job • Be accurate and truthful

  23. Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) https://gum.afpc.randolph.af.mil/cgi-bin/askafpc.cfg/php/enduser/home.php

  24. Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) http://gum.afpc.randolph.af.mil/cgi-bin/askafpc.cfg/php/enduser/ps_product.php?p_sid=2ry_Ej5k&pid=3351/

  25. THANK YOU! Questions or Comments?

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