- Position Title
- Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CARZ-11229989-21-MJS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 10, 2021 to Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Veterans' Preference Documentation Reminder: In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veterans' Preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
INSTRUCTIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: Select the one statement below that best describes the education and/or experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist.
1.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Do you have an Undergraduate and Graduate Education-with Major study in vocational rehabilitation, vocational or educational counseling, or other fields related to the position.
2.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: Do you have at least one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position? To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level in the Federal Service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: -Work that required obtaining and applying occupational information for people with disabilities, knowledge of the interrelationships of the involved professional and specialist services, and skill in employing the methodology and techniques of counseling to motivate and encourage individuals served by the program. -Experience that demonstrated knowledge of the vocational rehabilitation problems characteristic of the disabled, including familiarity with available resources and skill in identifying, evaluating, and making effective use of such resources to serve individuals with disabilities; or of the disadvantaged, including knowledge of adjustment problems of the educationally or culturally disadvantaged, familiarity with available adult education and training resources, and ability to recognize problem areas needing special attention.-Experience in vocational guidance or teaching in a recognized vocational rehabilitation program or school, developmental or supervisory work in programs of vocational rehabilitation or training programs for the disadvantaged, or personnel or employment placement work that provided extensive knowledge of the training and adjustment requirements necessary to place persons having disabilities or social adjustment problems.
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SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE GS-11: Do you have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position? Major study must have been in vocational rehabilitation, vocational or educational counseling, or other fields related to the position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent one (1) year of full-time study. If that number cannot be obtained from the school, eighteen (18) semester hours will be considered an academic year of graduate study. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation.
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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GS-11: Do you have an equivalent combination of related graduate level education and specialized experience, as described above, to meet the requirements at the GS-11 level for this position? Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
The following statements pertains to your knowledge of PLANNIG and EVALUATION.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Evaluates vocational needs of individuals and to provide individual and customized job development and placement.
7.
Analyses skills requirements and reports progress.
8.
Determines vocational goals and objectives through interviews.
The following statements pertains to your knowledge of CUSTOMER SERVICE
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Assists individuals in locating employers in the community through established and carved job development methods. 10. 10. Assists client in locating appropriate training programs in the community.
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Provides vocational education, and counsel through transitions and adjustments issues with employment.
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Provides career counseling, using appropriate techniques and interventions to assess readiness for change.
The following statements pertains to your knowledge of PARTNERING.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Creates, implements and maintains a network of employment contacts and community resources.
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Maintains contact with potential employers, placement personnel and other placement resources to develop employment opportunities.
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Determines what facility work site modifications that may be necessary.
The following statements pertains to your knowledge of COMMUNICATION.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Provides feedback to program staff and leadership on systems resources, strengths, accomplishments, challenges, and recommendations.
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Provides guidance and training to programs and staff on resources that enhance and result in competitive employment outcomes.
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Maintains effective communication skills, both verbal and written documentation/correspondence.
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.