Special Hiring Event – go to OPM.gov

http://www.fedhirevets.gov/job/hiringevent/

Special Hiring Event

Federal Agencies have an urgent need to fill essential positions. Veterans interested in continuing their service to America are encouraged to review open positions available now! Be sure to follow the specific instructions provided in the announcement no later than August 24, 2010.

Job Opportunity Announcement
U.S. Department of Labor
Wage and Hour Division

Title, Series, Grade: Administrative Specialist
Salary Range: GS-09: These are full time salaries
Chicago, IL: $51,995 – $67,589 /year
Minneapolis, MN: $50,275 – $65,352 /year
St. Louis, MO: $47,448 – $61,678 /year
Indianapolis, IN: $47,664 – $61,959 /year
Number of available positions: 4
Job Location: Chicago, IL (1) Full-time
Minneapolis, MN (1) Part-time
St. Louis, MO (1) Part-time
Indianapolis, IN (1) Part-time
Overview:
Opportunities are Open! Begin a challenging career with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and you will help shape the workforce of tomorrow. DOL offers rewarding opportunities to contribute to a noble mission; to serve and protect American workers, prepare them for new and better jobs, and to ensure the safety and fairness of American workplaces.

This position is located in the Wage and Hour Division (WHD). WHD enforces Federal minimum wage, overtime pay, record keeping, and child labor requirements of the Fair labor Standards Act. WHD also enforces the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Employee Polygraph Protection act, the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, field sanitation and housing standards in the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and a number of employment standards and worker protections provided in the Immigration and Nationality Act. Additionally, WHD administers and enforces the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act and the Service Contract Act and other statues applicable to Federal contracts for construction and for the provision of good services.

Primary duties:
The incumbent functions as an Administrative Specialist with responsibility for providing administrative management support to the organization in one or more vital administrative areas. As such, the incumbent identifies, coordinates, monitors, controls and evaluates the administrative support operations of the organization while ensuring coordination, adequacy, and timeliness of all actions and recommends improvements to various internal procedures and methods.

Expert in all “E” activities including eProcurement, eTravel, eProperty Management, PeopleTime, and WebPARs. Incumbent makes travel arrangements for managers and for other staff members involving a separate travel authorization. Utilizing the WebPARs software, prepares and tracks personnel actions to include hiring, promotions, awards, and pre and post employment actions. Prepares, submits and tracks all paperwork related to new hires. Responsible for the maintenance of WHD itineraries to facilitate training opportunities. Conducts annual safety and health inspections of all offices under the District Office supervision. Responsible for maintaining and updating office COOP and emergency plans. Maintains all telephone lists, internal organization charts and e-mail groups. Works closely with members of the Regional Office staff and with others external to the immediate office, to track projects and to ensure implementation dates are met. Analyzes internal administrative policies, procedures and management processes of the office through independent reviews, extensive research and analysis. Maintains internal/standard operating procedures and policies related to the various administrative functions performed (i.e. employee relations, labor relations, staffing, classification, payroll, management and program analysis, manpower control, etc.) Seeks ways to improve administrative processes related to the aforementioned functions. Participates in administrative working groups to plan and develop internal strategies to address administrative issues or concerns. Develops, devises and analyzes internal administrative policies, procedures and management processes of the office. Arranges for the preparation of briefing materials, talking points and executive summaries to be viewed by the office direction. Drafts and organizes responses to a variety of reports involving WHD personnel, FAIR Act challenges and inventory. Responds to congressional and other sensitive and urgent requests on behalf of the District Office. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
All applicants must meet specialized experience requirement of at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level.
OR
Education substitution: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
Experience Requirement: GS-09: Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the Administrative Specialist. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Examples of qualifying experience at the GS-07 level include: Examples of qualifying specialized experience would be performing administrative duties in support of Government-controlled property, developing and/or implementing administrative or procedural instructions; receiving calls and visitors; maintaining records of incoming and outgoing correspondence/documents; maintaining supervisor’s calendar and schedules appointments/conferences; keeping informed on the status and progress of projects and conducting follow-ups with respect to gathering information for the office use; drafting documents, maintaining a records management system; and making travel arrangements.
Requirements:
• Must be a veteran eligible for a VRA appointment or a disabled veteran eligible for a 30% or more disabled veteran appointment.
• More information on eligibility requirements for these special hiring authorities is available on www.fedshirevets.gov
• Many positions may require relocation where relocations expenses will not be paid
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• If selected for an interview must be available for an interview in either Milwaukee, WI or Chicago, IL or by phone for nation wide positions
• You must submit relevant supporting documentation (e.g., certification from state Office of Vocational Rehabilitation; DD-214 and VA letter; etc).
How to Apply:
Please forward your resume, cover letter and required documents by close of business, August 24, 2010, to: dykshorn.mary@dol.gov or fax to 312-886-0934. Subject line should read: American Legion Hiring Fair- Administrative Specialist.
Include name of position, series and grade in your cover letter or resume.
Eligibility: You must submit relevant supporting documentation such as certification from state Office of Vocational Rehabilitation; DD-214 (or Statement of Service Letter), VA letter; etc.
To be considered for this position under VRA you must:
• be in receipt of a campaign badge for service during a war or in a campaign or expedition; OR
• be a disabled veteran, OR
• be in receipt of an Armed forces Service Medal for participation in a military operation, OR
• be a recently separated veteran (within the last 3 years), AND
• have been separated or discharged under honorable conditions (this means an honorable or general discharge), you are VRA eligible.
To be considered for this position under a 30% or More Disabled Veteran appointment, you must:
• be retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more; OR
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, AND
• have been separated or discharged under honorable conditions.
To be considered for this position under a Schedule A Special Hiring Authority:
• a person must meet the definition for being disabled. The person must have a severe physical, cognitive, or emotional disability; have a history of having such disability; or be perceived as having such disability; AND
• must obtain a certification letter from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Office or the Department of Veterans Affairs to be eligible for appointment under these special authorities.

Reasonable Accommodations:

The Department of Labor provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Mary Dykshorn, Human Resources Specialist at (312)-353-1523 or dykshorn.mary@dol.gov . Reasonable accommodation decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
All eligible and qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factors.

Career Ladders Inc Presents New Federal Resume Writing Workshop in Washington, DC
Since 2002, Career Ladders Inc. has been providing workshops on a variety of job search and resume writing topics. The focus of the business is in assisting federal employees, professionals in different career fields, and veterans seeking career transition. This dynamic corporation is now sharing and expanding their expertise globally throughout the career development industry.

(PRWEB) July 29, 2010 — Anita Radosevich, President and CEO of Career Ladders Inc of Sacramento California, has long been renowned for her ability to assist federal employees with understanding and successfully navigating the federal jobs application process.

Recently, Career Ladders Inc was presented an opportunity to showcase her new training seminar (Demystifying the Federal Application Process) in Washington, DC. Beth Colley, a professional employment specialist and trainer for Career Ladders Inc, was enthusiastically received by 45 Blue-collar employees of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on July 26, 2010.
Demystifying the Federal Application Process was implemented in 2009 to help federal employees, students, and military people transition their career in the federal hiring system. It begins with an overview of how to evaluate a present career and locate federal job postings and job titles. An in depth explanation of how to write a federal resume is provided as well as understanding qualification standards. An explanation of the importance of integrating critical context and key words throughout the document is provided.

Career Ladders Inc is proud of this new workshop and hopes to inspire other agencies to consider similar proactive standards for their loyal employees given today’s uncertain times. Career Ladders Inc can be reached by calling Anita Radosevich at 1-888-247-3786, GSA Schedule GS-02F-0167T. Our website is www.FederalResumeWriter.com.

The U.S. Coast Guard fosters an inclusive environment that emphasizes support, achievement, sharing, challenge, and a spirit of camaraderie. We are an organization whose members are brought closer together because of our unique and important mission.

At the U.S. Coast Guard, we are proud to serve all Americans: all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnic origins. This same philosophy extends to the individuals we hire and develop.

What’s our workforce thinking? We firmly believe that the more perspectives, distinct personalities, divergent points-of-view, and different ideas we can include in our team, the stronger our ability to grow and achieve.

The U.S. Coast Guard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. The U.S. Coast Guard provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and to employees so they can perform their jobs effectively and efficiently, and enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment.
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
THE U.S. COAST GUARD IS COMMITTED TO MEETING AFFIRMATIVE EMPLOYMENT GOALS
The U.S. Coast Guard welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities, and will work with the needs of those persons so they can enjoy a challenging and rewarding civilian career as a member of our team.

We are committed to meeting our affirmative employment goals to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity for employment and career advancement on the basis of merit within the U.S. Coast Guard. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities when applying for jobs. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

You do not have to be a current or former permanent federal civilian employee to be eligible for appointment under Schedule A of the excepted service. Appropriate documentation to support your claim for eligibility will be required.
SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES
Special Hiring Authorities (Schedule A) are available for people with disabilities. That means if you meet the specific requirements listed below, you may be hired without going through the competitive examining process.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
1. You must have a severe physical, cognitive, or emotional disability; or a history of having such disabilities or are perceived as having such disabilities; and
2. Proof of disability must be certified by a licensed medical professional, or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or a representative of any Federal agency, State agency, or Agency of the District of Columbia or U.S. Territory that issues or provides disability benefits; and
3. You must meet the qualification requirements for the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
4. If you are selected for the position, a second letter is required, a certification of job readiness may be included that states that a licensed medical professional, or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or a representative of any Federal Agency, State Agency, or Agency of the District of Columbia or U.S. Territory that issues or provides disability benefits has evaluated the job tasks and determined that you are able to perform the essential tasks of the position required. The letter must also state what reasonable accommodations, if any are required.
5. Where certification has not been provided, the Coast Guard may give you a temporary appointment to determine job readiness, or may accept service under another type of temporary appointment as proof of job readiness.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions about Schedule A, or require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please get in touch with the Point-of-Contact that is listed in the vacancy announcement of the position for which you are applying.

RELATED LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION:

http://www.opm.gov/disability/index.htm

http://www.disabilityinfo.gov

BACK TO TOP
30% OR MORE DISABLED VETERANS PROGRAM
The Coast Guard has the authority, by law, to give noncompetitive appointments to any veteran who has a service-connected disability of 30% or more.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible, a candidate must be a disabled veteran who has a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more, and the disability must be officially documented by the Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs. Federal agencies may now accept veterans’ disability letters dated 1991 or later. (This change aligns with Department of Veterans Affairs policy, which considers letters issued in 1991 or later as proof of a permanent disability, unless specifically stated otherwise.)

QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate must meet all qualification requirements for any position to which he or she is appointed.

GRADE LEVEL OF JOBS
This authority covers all grade levels and occupations.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
An employee must serve initially under a temporary appointment not limited to 60 days or less. This provides the supervisor with a period of time to evaluate whether the employee is able to successfully perform the full range of duties the position requires. Once the supervisor certifies that the disabled veteran is successful in the position, he/she may be converted to a permanent appointment.

Read More Here

Excellence in Government Fellows Program Fall 2010
APPLICATIONS

Applications are currently being accepted for the Fall 2010 program and will be accepted on a rolling basis until September 20, 2010. All applicants are required to complete an online application that includes:

* Background information
* Current resume
* Supervisor recommendation
* One essay

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

The Excellence in Government Fellows program is for GS-14 to GS-15 (or equivalent) leaders seeking to solve national challenges by driving innovation, inspiring employees and delivering results. Candidates must:

* Have a record of strong accomplishment and demonstrate high-potential in OPM’s Executive Core Qualifications;
* Have the ability and interest to commit and contribute fully to the program;
* Be GS-14s to GS-15s or the equivalent in the military, state or other pay systems (exceptional GS-13s are also encouraged to apply);
* Be capable of travelling to Washington and other locations for sessions; and
* Have the support of their agency or department.

TIME COMMITMENT AND DATES

During the year-long program, Fellows remain in their full-time jobs, meet every six weeks and spend a total of approximately 20 days in session. Fellows also devote up to five hours per week to their projects.

Fellows are expected to attend all seven class sessions. While exceptions are made for family and work-related emergencies, applicants should review the class schedule and confirm their availability before applying for the program.

* Values, Vision, and Mission, October 18-21, 2010, Location TBD
* Results, December 14-16, 2010, Washington, DC
* Leading People, February 8-10, 2011, Washington, DC
* Leading Change, March 14-18, 2011, Location TBD
* Building Partnerships and Coalitions, May 10-12, 2011, Location TBD
* Business Acumen, June 28-30, 2011, Washington, DC
* Synthesis and Celebration, August 16-18, 2011, Washington, DC

Tuition for the Excellence in Government Fellows program is $9,900* and includes:

* All coaching and facilitation;
* Course materials (e.g., books, articles and management tools);
* Assessments, one-on-one coaching and individualized development planning;
* Online collaboration tools;
* Access to the Partnership’s resources, expertise and networks; and
* Invitations to ongoing activities (e.g., events of excellence, continuing education programs).

*Sponsoring organizations are responsible for travel expenses associated with events held outside the greater Washington area. The estimated cost for these trips is $2,900 per Fellow.

Apply Here »

For more information, please contact:

Chris Wingo
Program Manager
Partnership for Public Service
(202) 464-2690
cwingo@ourpublicservice.org

There is talk that FBI needs you! Recent College Grads, Veterans, and Tradesman too!
Go to:

http://www.fbi.gov/contact/fo/fo.htm

Contact your local office to inquire about near future employment opps! Jobs are at all levels as:

Automotive Worker;Logistics Management Specialist; Program Manager; Support Services Technician (OA); Video Communications Specialist; Fingerprint Examiner; Special Agent and more…..

Click here for and print for a great resource for those Federal Career Intern Programs for Recent Graduates

Recruitment Notice FCIP-Ann Arbor-FY05-02 Federal Career Intern Program
DUTY LOCATION: 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105
Mail/bring completed application materials to:
US EPA
2000 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
ATT’N: FCIP-Ann Arbor-FY05-02
If dropping materials off at the EPA Ann Arbor, you must bring them to 2000 Traverwood between 7AM and 5PM Eastern Time.
Email address: Group nvfel-hro (group_nvfel-hro@epa.gov)
Fax: 734/214-4550

http://www.epa.gov/oms/fcp.htm

Student Educational Employment (STEP)
Student Career Experience Program (SCEP)
The Student Educational Employment Program provides Federal employment opportunities to students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment as degree seeking students taking at least a half-time academic, technical, or vocational course load in an accredited high school, technical, vocational, 2 or 4 year college or university, graduate or professional school. The Student Educational Employment Program established December 16, 1994, is a streamlined program which replaces the old Federal Student Employment Program by consolidating four programs:

* Federal Junior Fellowship Program
* Stay-In-School Program
* Harry S. Truman Scholarship Program

This streamlined program is comprised of two components: the Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP), and the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP). The STEP provides maximum flexibility to both students and managers because the nature of the work does not have to be related to the student’s academic or career goals. The SCEP, however, provides work experience which is directly related to the student’s academic program and career goals. Students in the SCEP may be noncompetitively converted to term, career or career-conditional appointments following completion of their academic and work experience requirements.

The Student Educational Employment Program benefits both agencies and students. Agencies can discover first-hand the abilities of a potential employee. In the case of SCEP, agencies can bring well educated graduates into their workforce while at the same time give their managers the ability to evaluate the student’s performance in real work situations. Students, on the other hand, can avail themselves of such flexibilities as year round employment and flexible work schedules and assignments. Students in the SCEP gain exposure to public service while enhancing their educational goals and shaping their career choices.

We encourage agencies to utilize the Student Educational Employment Program authority for several reasons. Even in an era of downsizing, there is a continuing need to recruit and develop talented employees to support changing agency missions, ensure that the Government can meet its professional, technical, and administrative needs, and achieve a quality and diverse workforce. Appointments made under the Student Educational Employment Program authority can help agencies meet these needs.

NEXT STEPS….
Students may contact their school guidance office, career planning and placement office, teachers, or Federal agency employment office where they are interested in working. They may also visit these OPM websites at: http://www.opm.gov/employ/students/index.htm and http://www.opm.gov/Strategic_Management_of_Human_Capital/fhfrc/FLX04020.asp for additional information.

List of Recruitment Liaisons
Golden Field Office
Jobs in: Golden, Colorado

Donna Wachter
(303) 275-4917
donna.wachter@go.doe.gov

http://www.eere.energy.gov/golden/

Ricky Newton
(303) 275-4718
ricky.newton@go.doe.gov

http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/

Jacquie Wren
(303) 275-4721
jacqueline.wren@go.doe.gov

Idaho Opertions
Jobs in: Idaho

Nancy Sims
208-526-4160
mailto:simsnk@id.doe.gov

http://www.id.doe.gov

National Energy Technology Laboratory
Jobs in: Pittsburgh, PA; Morgantown, WV

Lisa McCartney
412 386-6018
mccartne@netl.doe.gov

http://www.netl.doe.gov

Donna Isaac
412-386-5822
donna.isaac@netl.doe.gov

http://www.netl.doe.gov

SC- Chicago Office
Jobs in: Illinois, New York, New Jersey, California

Georgette Cochran
630-252-2150
georgette.cochran@ch.doe.gov

http://www.ch.doe.gov

Headquarters DOE
Jobs in: Washington, DC

Kenneth Fields
202-586-0283
kenneth.fields@hq.doe.gov

Rhonda Kennedy
202-586-3544
rhonda.kennedy@hq.doe.gov

Office of Inspector General
Jobs in: Washington, D.C.; Germantown, MD; Albuquerque; Chicago, IL; Idaho Falls, ID; Las Vegas, NV; Livermore, CA; Los Alamos, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Pittsburgh, PA; Richland, WA; Savannah River, SC

Lori Schmader 202-586-3471
lori.schmader@hq.doe.gov

EMCBC
Jobs in: Cincinnati, OH; Lexington, KY

Regina Neal
513-246-0495
Regina.Neal@emcbc.doe.gov

Jean St. Pierre
513-246-0028
Jean.St.Pierre@emcbc.doe.gov

NNSA
Jobs in: Washington, DC; Las Vegas, NV; Kansas City, MO; Livermore, CA; Albuquerque, NM; Los Alamos, NM; Amarillo, TX; OakRidge, TN

Shalisha Dapaa
202-287-5216
Shalisha.Dapaa@nnsa.doe.gov

SC – Headquarters
Jobs in: Washington, DC and Germantown, MD

Judy Mead 301 903-1312
judith.mead@science.doe.gov

Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Jobs in: Lousiana (Hackberry, Plaquemine, New Orleans) Texas (Winnie and Freeport)

Tammy James
504-734-4382
Tammy.James@spr.doe.gov

http://www.spr.doe.gov

Oak Ridge Operations
Jobs in: Oak Ridge, TN

Adolphus Brown
865-576-4757
BrownA@oro.doe.gov

Southwestern Power Administration
Jobs in: Tulsa, OK (HQ); Gore, OK; Springfield, MO; Jonesboro, AR

Lynn King
918-595-6617
lynn.king@swpa.gov

Southeastern Power Administration
Jobs in: Elberton, GA

Carol Rice
709-213-3822
CAROLR@SEPA.DOE.GOV

Bonneville Power Administration
Jobs in: Portland, OR

Jo Jeter
503-230-3957
jjeter@bpa.gov

Savannah River
Jobs in: Aiken, SC

Tynekia Luckey
803-952-9289
Tynekia.luckey@srs.gov

Lee Moody
803-952-5978
Lee.moody@srs.gov

General Service Administration – Jobs for Recent Graduates
Contacts by Region
For information about student and recent graduate opportunities within GSA and how to apply, please refer to the appropriate regional GSA contact:

Covering: Pacific Rim
Arizona
California
Hawaii
Nevada
Outside the Continental United States:
American Samoa, Diego Garcia and the Indian Ocean, Guam, Japan, Korea and Saipan
Contact:
Valerie Brown
(415) 522-2669
valerie.brown@gsa.gov
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http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentType=GSA_OVERVIEW&contentId=28609