- Position Title
- Family Readiness Support Assistant (Office Automation)
- Agency
- Immediate Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army
- Announcement Number
- EUJJ226444958386 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, April 22, 2022 to Friday, April 29, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees for OCONUS Positions
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY: Department of the Army regulations include several employment categories in the definition of "current Army civilian employee". Do you meet one of the categories below?
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: My Biz.
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you may be required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 5-C must be "J8M" AND block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2."), and, if applicable, (2) a copy of your most recent non-award SF-50.
• CIVILIAN ARMY EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEFENSE CIVILIAN INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL SYSTEM (DCIPS). This category includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you may be required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army DCIPS employment, and, if applicable, (2) an SF-50 showing career/ career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A TEMPORARY OR TERM APPOINTMENT. This category ONLY includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status, earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army employment, and (2) an SF-50 showing career/career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE FAMILY MEMBER APPOINTMENT. This category ONLY includes those who are currently assigned to an excepted service Schedule A family member position at an overseas location, and the position applying to is in the same commuting area as sponsor's permanent duty station. If you are eligible in this category, you also need to include a copy of your most recent SF-50 reflecting in block 24 a "3" AND block 34 reflecting a "2."
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to
My Biz at https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/.
Are you a current Army civilian employee?
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY: Department of the Army regulations include several employment categories in the definition of "current Army civilian employee". Do you meet one of the categories below?
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: My Biz.
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you may be required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 5-C must be "J8M" AND block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2."), and, if applicable, (2) a copy of your most recent non-award SF-50.
• CIVILIAN ARMY EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEFENSE CIVILIAN INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL SYSTEM (DCIPS). This category includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you may be required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army DCIPS employment, and, if applicable, (2) an SF-50 showing career/ career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A TEMPORARY OR TERM APPOINTMENT. This category ONLY includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status, earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army employment, and (2) an SF-50 showing career/career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE FAMILY MEMBER APPOINTMENT. This category ONLY includes those who are currently assigned to an excepted service Schedule A family member position at an overseas location, and the position applying to is in the same commuting area as sponsor's permanent duty station. If you are eligible in this category, you also need to include a copy of your most recent SF-50 reflecting in block 24 a "3" AND block 34 reflecting a "2."
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to
My Biz at https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/.
Are you a current Army civilian employee?
3.
Excepted Service Overseas Family Member Appointment
Do you meet the following? You are eligible for this hiring category if you are a spouse, or unmarried dependent child (including stepchild, adopted child, and foster child) not more than 23 years of age who: Resides with a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or a U.S. citizen employee of a U.S. Government Agency (including non-appropriated fund activities) whose duty station is in the foreign area: AND, is in one of the following categories:
• Have lost your eligibility for MSP or FMP due to declination or acceptance of a continuing position in the local commuting area; or
• Are not eligible under FMP as the family member of a locally hired civilian or NAF employee whose duty station is in a foreign location; or
• Are currently occupying an excepted service Sch A family member appointment with a DOD agency other than Army; AND,
• Position you are applying to, is within the same commuting area as sponsor's permanent duty station
NOTE: Family members of contractor employees are NOT eligible for an overseas family member appointment.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting:
• a copy of your sponsor's permanent change of station orders, including:
- a statement authorizing you (the spouse/family member) to accompany your sponsor to the permanent duty station,
- the specific location to which the sponsor is assigned, reassigned, or transferred to permanent change of station orders, and
- the effective date of the permanent change of station
• verification of the relationship (i.e., marriage certificate, certificate of live birth, etc.)
• If your sponsor was locally hired in the overseas area, a statement from the local Human Resources office verifying you are the authorized dependent.
• If you are currently employed by the federal government in an excepted service Schedule A family member position in an overseas location, you also need to include a copy of your most recent SF-50 reflecting in block 24 either a "0" or "3" AND block 34 should reflect a "2."
Do you meet the following? You are eligible for this hiring category if you are a spouse, or unmarried dependent child (including stepchild, adopted child, and foster child) not more than 23 years of age who: Resides with a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or a U.S. citizen employee of a U.S. Government Agency (including non-appropriated fund activities) whose duty station is in the foreign area: AND, is in one of the following categories:
• Have lost your eligibility for MSP or FMP due to declination or acceptance of a continuing position in the local commuting area; or
• Are not eligible under FMP as the family member of a locally hired civilian or NAF employee whose duty station is in a foreign location; or
• Are currently occupying an excepted service Sch A family member appointment with a DOD agency other than Army; AND,
• Position you are applying to, is within the same commuting area as sponsor's permanent duty station
NOTE: Family members of contractor employees are NOT eligible for an overseas family member appointment.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting:
• a copy of your sponsor's permanent change of station orders, including:
- a statement authorizing you (the spouse/family member) to accompany your sponsor to the permanent duty station,
- the specific location to which the sponsor is assigned, reassigned, or transferred to permanent change of station orders, and
- the effective date of the permanent change of station
• verification of the relationship (i.e., marriage certificate, certificate of live birth, etc.)
• If your sponsor was locally hired in the overseas area, a statement from the local Human Resources office verifying you are the authorized dependent.
• If you are currently employed by the federal government in an excepted service Schedule A family member position in an overseas location, you also need to include a copy of your most recent SF-50 reflecting in block 24 either a "0" or "3" AND block 34 should reflect a "2."
4.
Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment
You are eligible for this hiring category if you are a spouse, or unmarried dependent child (including stepchild, adopted child, and foster child) not more than 23 years of age who:
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting:
Are you eligible for Family Member Preference for Overseas Employment?
You are eligible for this hiring category if you are a spouse, or unmarried dependent child (including stepchild, adopted child, and foster child) not more than 23 years of age who:
- Resides with a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or a U.S. citizen employee of a U.S. Government Agency (including non-appropriated fund activities) whose duty station is in the foreign area: AND,
- Have not accepted or declined a permanent position or a temporary position of one year or longer at the new duty station of the sponsor; AND,
- Position you are applying to, is within the same commuting area as sponsor's permanent duty station
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting:
- a copy of the sponsor's permanent change of station orders, including a statement authorizing the spouse/family member to accompany the sponsor to the permanent duty station, the specific location to which the sponsor is assigned, reassigned, or transferred to permanent change of station orders, and the effective date of the permanent change of station, and
- verification of the relationship (i.e., marriage certificate, certificate of live birth, etc.).
Are you eligible for Family Member Preference for Overseas Employment?
5.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• 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.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• 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.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
6.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment
You are eligible for this hiring category if you are the spouse of an active duty U.S. Armed Forces service member and you meet the following conditions:
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of the service member's permanent change of station orders, including a statement authorizing the spouse to accompany the member to the permanent duty station (if the spouse is not listed on the orders, then a command sponsorship letter must be submitted), the specific location to which the member is assigned, reassigned, or transferred to permanent change of station orders, and the effective date of the permanent change of station; AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
Are you eligible for Military Spouse Preference for Overseas Employment?
You are eligible for this hiring category if you are the spouse of an active duty U.S. Armed Forces service member and you meet the following conditions:
- You and the sponsor were married prior to the relocation (before the Permanent Change of Station (PCS)); AND,
- You have arrived at the overseas duty station identified on the PCS orders; AND,
- Since the relocation, you have not accepted or declined a permanent position at the new duty station of the sponsor; AND,
- You are among the best qualified; AND,
- Position you are applying to, is within the same commuting area as sponsor's permanent duty station
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of the service member's permanent change of station orders, including a statement authorizing the spouse to accompany the member to the permanent duty station (if the spouse is not listed on the orders, then a command sponsorship letter must be submitted), the specific location to which the member is assigned, reassigned, or transferred to permanent change of station orders, and the effective date of the permanent change of station; AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
Are you eligible for Military Spouse Preference for Overseas Employment?
7.
Reinstatement
You are eligible for this hiring category if you:
Are you eligible for Reinstatement?
You are eligible for this hiring category if you:
- Are a former Federal employee who previously attained career status (identified as Tenure I (block 24) and Competitive Service (block 34) of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action); OR
- Are a former Federal employee with veterans' preference who previously attained career-conditional status (identified as Tenure II (block 24) and Competitive Service (block 34) of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action); OR
- Are a former Federal career-conditional employee (identified as Tenure II (block 24) and Competitive Service (block 34) of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action) without veterans' preference who separated from Government service within the past three years.
Are you eligible for Reinstatement?
8.
Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)
This category includes veterans whose discharge was under honorable conditions AND who is:
• a disabled veteran; or
• a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war declared by Congress; or
• a veteran who served in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; or
• a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a military operation for which the Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; or
• a veteran who separated from active duty within the past 3 years
NOTE: The highest grade level you may be appointed under this authority is GS-11 or equivalent.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Acceptable documentation is:
• DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). The member 4 copy of your DD Form 214 is preferable (Note: If you have more than one DD Form 214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service.); OR
• Future Military Retirees*: You are required to submit a copy of your retirement DD Form 214 OR a copy of your approved retirement letter AND a copy of your terminal leave letter OR certification document**. You will be required to provide your DD Form 214 prior to appointment; OR
• Future Military Separatees*: You are required to submit a copy of your most recent DD Form 214 OR certification document** OR a copy of your most recent active duty orders AND a copy of your terminal leave request (if applicable). You will be required to provide your DD Form 214 prior to appointment.
• Disabled Veterans: You are required to submit a copy of one of the separation documents identified above AND documentation of your overall service connected disability identified on the SF-15, page 2, section B or Section C.
*Active duty military members who are selected may not be appointed unless on terminal leave before the effective date of employment.
**The "certification" letter is a written document on an official letterhead of the appropriate military branch in which the veteran served, and contains at a minimum, the service member's: (1) military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; (2) expected character of service (i.e. honorable); (3) rank; and (4) type of discharge. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, military personnel officer, or commander of the service member's unit or higher headquarters. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of ''veteran'' under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1) (Federal Register, 2016).
Useful Links
** To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
** Click here for information on obtaining a copy of your military personnel records.
** U.S. Office of Personnel Management's Veterans Employment Website
** U.S. Department of Labor
Are you eligible under a VRA?
This category includes veterans whose discharge was under honorable conditions AND who is:
• a disabled veteran; or
• a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war declared by Congress; or
• a veteran who served in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; or
• a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a military operation for which the Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; or
• a veteran who separated from active duty within the past 3 years
NOTE: The highest grade level you may be appointed under this authority is GS-11 or equivalent.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Acceptable documentation is:
• DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). The member 4 copy of your DD Form 214 is preferable (Note: If you have more than one DD Form 214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service.); OR
• Future Military Retirees*: You are required to submit a copy of your retirement DD Form 214 OR a copy of your approved retirement letter AND a copy of your terminal leave letter OR certification document**. You will be required to provide your DD Form 214 prior to appointment; OR
• Future Military Separatees*: You are required to submit a copy of your most recent DD Form 214 OR certification document** OR a copy of your most recent active duty orders AND a copy of your terminal leave request (if applicable). You will be required to provide your DD Form 214 prior to appointment.
• Disabled Veterans: You are required to submit a copy of one of the separation documents identified above AND documentation of your overall service connected disability identified on the SF-15, page 2, section B or Section C.
*Active duty military members who are selected may not be appointed unless on terminal leave before the effective date of employment.
**The "certification" letter is a written document on an official letterhead of the appropriate military branch in which the veteran served, and contains at a minimum, the service member's: (1) military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; (2) expected character of service (i.e. honorable); (3) rank; and (4) type of discharge. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, military personnel officer, or commander of the service member's unit or higher headquarters. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of ''veteran'' under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1) (Federal Register, 2016).
Useful Links
** To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
** Click here for information on obtaining a copy of your military personnel records.
** U.S. Office of Personnel Management's Veterans Employment Website
** U.S. Department of Labor
Are you eligible under a VRA?
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Conditions of Employment
1.
Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Are you willing to submit the proper documentation to have a background investigation completed?
2.
This position requires the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular or official U.S. Passport. Are you willing and able to obtain and maintain the required passport for this position?
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Family Readiness Support Assistant (Office Automation) position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Family Readiness Support Assistant (Office Automation) at the GS-06 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
2.
This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. Are you a qualified typist?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Brief the Commander on program status, controversial issues and services available to maintain the unit's Family readiness.
4.
Work with Army Community Services (ACS) and other Family program agencies to recruit and maintain an active volunteer force.
5.
Assist in managing the command's marketing program for Soldier and Family readiness training.
6.
For each response of "E" above, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Assist with the preparation of newsletters, flyers, rosters, and reports to be distributed throughout the command.
8.
Assist with the establishment and maintenance of the units Virtual Family Readiness Group (VFRG) and Online websites.
9.
Operate copies, fax machines, and computers to process and produce a wide range of documents to support the office mission.
10.
For each response of "E" above, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Publicize changes and updates relating to well-being programs, health benefits, and family benefits to promote units wellness.
12.
Attend Family Readiness Groups and steer committees to obtain pertinent information regarding various programs.
13.
Coordinate with Family program agencies to schedule and coordinate briefings on Soldier and Family readiness issues.
14.
For each response of "E" above, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Maintain regular telephonic and electronic contact with Family Readiness Group leaders, ACS and Family Programs for up to date information on Family Readiness activities and issues.
16.
Maintain knowledge of the latest changes in Family Readiness programs to answer questions and provide referrals to soldiers and family members.
17.
Ensure timely and accurate information is relayed to Soldiers and Family members during training or deployment periods.
18.
For each response of "E" above, please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A.
19.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.