TAP & EMPLOYMENT READINESS SPECIALIST

at  US Commander Navy Installations

QUALIFICATIONS

GS-11 position: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
1) Provides necessary tools to effectively transition from the military to the civilian community. 2) Facilitates the full scope of operational management and oversight of Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for transitioning military members and/or family members, retirees, reservist, and Department of Defense (DoD) civilian members. 3) Advises clients on how to navigate employment resources to include federal job vacancies, application processes, and on qualification standards. and 4) Develops, maintain, and update marketing materials and maintain up-to-date inventories on available transition and employment services and providers.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 (opm.gov)
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

EDUCATION

Applicants that do not have the specialized experience described under the Qualifications section may qualify with education or a combination of education and experience as follows:
A. You have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
OR
B. You have successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
OR
C. You have successfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled.
OR
D. You have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Your percentage of the required education plus your percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is primarily sedentary in nature. Some walking, bending, and stooping is required. When providing training, standing may be required during entire sessions. Incumbent may be required to carry files and documents weighing up to 20 pounds. May provide classes to commands located on large Navy ships. Considerable walking, climbing, crouching, and bending is required while aboard ships. Moving about the ship requires agility and range of motion within walkways, portholes, ladder wells and other tight spaces.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran’s preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran’s preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

• Benefits

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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.

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.

• How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: edna.c.harris.civ@us.navy.mil

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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DUTIES

• You will facilitate and provide the full scope of operational management and oversight of Transition Assistance Program services.
• You will coordinate with counterparts from other commands to plan and schedule various training events for service members and their families to prepare them for success in civilian life.
• You will assist clients with creating and maintaining their Individual Transition Plan (IDP) and identifying personal and vocational needs to help them outline milestones to achieve their goals.
• You will advise clients on how to navigate employment resources to include federal job vacancies, application processes, and on qualification standards.