1,500 Job Offers Made to Vets at VA Hiring Fair in Detroit

The most recent Veteran Hiring Fair in Detroit results a lot, approx 240 employers from across the government and private sector brought over 25,000 nationwide jobs for Veterans to snag. We can say that, its the one of the biggest benefit of VA's. Over 8,000 Veterans attended this Hiring fair in Detroit, with approx 6,000 interviews conducted. It was the most beneficial Fair. And the Veterans just got the job on high level.

According to result As of Tuesday. 1,300 job offers were made to Veterans.  That’s a rate of 23.6 %, and that number will only climb in the coming days and weeks. To put that in perspective, almost 17 percent of Vets in a similar event were offered jobs earlier this year. About three percent is normal across the industry.



One-on-one resume workshops were buzzing from morning to evening each day to help prepare Veterans for their interviews. About 5,400 attendees got hooked up with VA for Vets , which will make them eligible to receive continued coaching, training, and electronic information about career opportunities even if they didn’t receive a job offer.

If you weren’t able to attend this hiring fair in Detroit, not to worry: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will be holding Hiring our Heroes  fairs across the country. The next event like the Hiring Fair and Open House in Detroit will be held in Colorado Springs on July 12 . Check out the Chamber of Commerce’s schedule of dozens of hiring fairs  happening over the next few months. We’ll be sure to let you know about them as they come.

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Open job of Administrative Officer to America's Veterans

Job Title:Administrative Officer (Chief, Support Services Division)

Department:Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:Veterans Benefits Administration

Job Announcement Number:12-C395-VBA-19-DF 693039

SALARY RANGE:	$91,141.00 to $118,481.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Friday, June 29, 2012 to Friday, July 20, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0341-13
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy(s) in the following locations: Los Angeles, CA United StatesView Map
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	This vacancy is open to current, permanent Department of Veterans Affairs employees only (NCA, VBA, VHA, etc.).

JOB SUMMARY:

VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life.  VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.  For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 693039 (Please include on all documents if faxing)

 OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise – “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

Relocation expenses are authorized for this vacancy announcement.

The Guaranteed Home Buyout (GHBO) is authorized for this vacancy announcement.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation (BI).
• You may be required to serve a Supervisory/Managerial probationary period.
• Position Description # 026140

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DUTIES:

• As the Chief of the Support Services Division, the incumbent directs a broad and multi-faceted program of services and management programs in the Los Angeles Regional Office.
• The Chief plans, manages and evaluates the Administration Section, and the Finance Section through their subordinate supervisors.
• The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling and evaluating the activities of these sections. Working through subordinate supervisors, incumbent is responsible for managing all administrative and logistic service functions in support of all elements of the Regional Office.
• The incumbent oversees the financial and budgetary operations through the subordinate supervisor and Budget Analyst and is responsible for coordinating and managing the exchange of information between the budget staff, the Director's Office and the operating divisions.
• Acts in an advisory capacity to the Director relative to availability of funds for personnel additions procurement of equipment and significant expenditures for contractual services.
• The incumbent will serve as the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) official who manages the PUC issuance process at the Regional Office and is responsible for the complete process
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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To qualify, applicants must meet the Time-In-Grade AND Specialized Experience requirements as explained below:

Time-In-Grade:  As a current Federal GS employee, you must meet the Time-in-Grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to be eligible for this position. Documentation (i.e. Promotion SF-50) required.  More Information.

GS-13: You must have 1-year time-in-grade at the GS-12 level or higher.

Specialized Experience:   Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. For more information on these standards, please review OPM's Qualification Standards. Specialized experience is characterized by a thorough knowledge and technical skill in the application of related laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods and techniques of administration, HR management, and finance functions in order to shape and control the direction of the regional office operations which impact the overall efficiency of all business lines.

GS-13: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level.

WHEN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: 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.  Click Here For More Information. 

*** If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. ***

Financial Disclosure: Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, prior to entering on duty and annually thereafter.

Supervisory Probationary Period:  This is a supervisory/managerial position.  If appointed to this position you must serve a one-year probationary period, unless you have previously completed one as a supervisor or manager.

Position Sensitivity:  This position has a position-sensitivity level of Public Trust—High Risk. Selections made under this announcement are conditioned upon favorable adjudication of Background Investigation (BI) per VA Handbook 0710.  An investigation will be conducted after the effective date of the selection.  An individual currently holding the appropriate clearance does not require additional investigation.  An individual receiving unfavorable adjudication is ineligible to remain in this position.

Drug Testing Designated Position:  This is not a Drug Testing Designated position.

Physical Requirements: This position is primarily sedentary with some carrying of lightweight folders and reports. 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

COMPETENCIES:  Applicants will be rated based on their competencies, experience, education, etc.  The following competencies must be demonstrated in your resume:

• Knowledge of Financial Management, Operations and Administrative support systems;
• Ability to identify and resolve major operational problems by applying a good working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analyses that includes the use and interpretation of trend analysis, statistics and cost benefit analysis;
• Knowledge of human resource management systems administered on merit principles;
• Ability to manage and/or supervise (plan, organize, direct, control, review, etc) the work activities of subordinates; AND
• Ability to analyze (i.e., review and evaluate), comprehend and apply decisions derived from a variety of data or complex information.

Supervisory or Managerial Abilities: Candidates must demonstrate in their work experience or training that they possess, or have the potential to develop, the qualities of a successful supervisor. Examples of these qualities are as follows:

• Assign to and review work of subordinates, train and work effectively with subordinates from a variety of backgrounds and with different levels/areas of training;
• Accomplish the quality and quantity of work expected within set limits of cost and time;
• Plan own work and carry out assignments effectively;
• Communicate with others effectively both orally and in writing in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to the work;
• Understand and further management goals as these affect day-to-day work operations; AND
• Develop improvements in or design new work methods and procedures.

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your Member-4 DD-214(s) showing all dates of service (and type of discharge) and your VA or Military branch disability rating letter, if applicable.  All Veterans claiming 10-point preference should refer to and submit a completed SF-15, “Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference” in addition to the other required documentation.  Click here for more information on Veterans' Preference.

Your résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment
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BENEFITS:

Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package.  More Information.

OTHER INFORMATION:

In consideration of the payment of expenses for travel and transportation, the selectee agrees to remain in federal service for twelve (12) months following the date of transfer. Failure to complete all conditions of the obligated service may result in repayment of travel/transportation expenses.

The Department of Veterans Affairs may offer Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information go to http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp.

The personnel action taken as a result of this announcement will be in accordance with the policy and procedures set forth in the VA Human Resources Management Directive & Handbooks.

This announcement does not preclude the Regional Office from filling this vacancy through other staffing methods, such as reassignment, demotion, reinstatement, transfer, or special appointing authorities such as those for disabled veterans, severely handicapped individuals, etc.

Applicants will receive equal consideration for selection without regard to political, religious, labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, non-disqualifying disabling condition, or age.

Privacy Act Notice (Public Law 93-579):  The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361. 

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

This full performance level of this position is GS-13.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP):  Provides eligible displaced VA employees with selection priority.

You must submit documentation of your eligibility and be found well-qualified.  To be well qualified for this position, you must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of VBA administrative and financial functions; developing, recommending and implementing programs; overseeing preparation of and maintaining extremely large facility budgets; etc.

VBA provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. To receive a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Point of Contact listed at the beginning of the announcement. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave
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HOW TO APPLY:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package (See "Required Documents" section below.)  The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on Friday, July 20, 2012 and must include:

1. Your Résumé

2. A completed Qualifications & Eligibililty Questionnaires. For a preview, click on the following link: View Occupational Questionnaire

3. Additional Required Documents (see "Required Documents" section below.)

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the Qualification & Eligibility Questionnaires. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. Applicants are urged to apply online; this process is easier, faster, and provides more information as applications are processed.

Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application, simply reapply through your account in USAJOBS. After applying, return to USAJOBS (https://my.usajobs.gov/Login.aspx) to see the status of your application, including any messages that may have been sent to you.

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the Qualifications & Eligibility Questionnaires View Occupational Questionnaire

2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the Qualifications & Eligibility Questionnaires http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf

3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to (478) 757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

4. If you are an AFGE employee, you may take your Qualifications & Eligibility Questionnaires, completed 1203FX, and supporting documents to the local HR Office for faxing to the USA Staffing Processing Center, by no later than the closing date.

5. Keep a copy of your fax transmittal receipt in case verification is needed.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:

1. Complete this cover page: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID TAG: 693039 You must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched up with your online application.

2. Fax your documents to (478) 757-3144.

3. If you are an AFGE employee, who has applied online, you may take your supporting documents and completed fax cover sheet to the local HR Office for faxing to the USA Staffing Processing Center, by no later than the closing date.

4. Keep a copy of your fax transmittal receipt in case verification is needed.

The following documents are required:

• Résumé.
• Responses to the Qualifications & Eligibility Questionnaires.
• Most recent SF-50 reflecting your current title, series, grade and salary. No Award SF-50's!
• Other SF-50 documenting your time-in-grade (if not reflected in most recent SF-50).
• Most recent Performance Appraisal (including standards).
• DD-214, VA-disability rating letter (if applicable).
• Please use this Checklist to make sure you've submitted everything. You will not be contacted for additional information.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Charles M. Long
Phone: (303)236-6175
Email: CHARLES.LONG@VA.GOV

Agency Information:
VBA Denver HRC
155 Van Gordon Street
Lakewood, CO
80228

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

After the vacancy announcement closes and a referral certificate is issued, an electronic notification letter - or e-mail - will be sent to applicants who provide an e-mail address.  Otherwise, you will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service within 2 to 4 weeks.

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Open job of Assistant Director to America's Veterans

Job Title:Assistant Director, Houston VARO

Department:Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:Veterans Benefits Administration

Job Announcement Number:12-20M1-694417-VBA-016-DNS

SALARY RANGE:	$128,231.00 to $155,500.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Thursday, June 28, 2012 to Thursday, July 19, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0340-15
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy(s) in the following locations: Houston Metro Area, TX United States
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	VA Agency Employees Only

JOB SUMMARY:

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 694417 (Please include on all documents)

Our mission: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.  

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE  

VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.  For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a US citizen
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• Minimal travel is required
• Relevant experience (see Qualifications below)
• Relocation Expense Authorized

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DUTIES:

The incumbent serves as the Assistant Director of the Houston VA Regional Office.  The Assistant Director is responsible to the Under Secretary for Benefits through the Director for the effective, efficient, and economical direction, control, and operation of the Veterans Benefits Administration's program of benefits and services provided by law for Veterans, their dependents, and beneficiaries.

The Assistant Director is responsible for the coordination, integration, and management of the Veterans benefits and administrative programs of the Regional Office. The Assistant Director shares with the Director responsibility of the pursuit of optimum performance in all program areas, emphasizing priorities established by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Under Secretary for Benefits
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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service that is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled.  Examples of specialized experience include the delivery of Veterans benefits services such as:

• Compensation and Pension Service
• Loan Guaranty Service
• Vocational Rehabilitation Service
• Education Service
• Any benefit delivery service business line performed in a regional office setting.

To qualify at the:

• GS-15 level, applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level.

Time-In-Grade:  Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration.

Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions.  The handbook is available for your review on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/alph-ndx.asp. 

Note:  IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. 

Your résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified.  Please follow all instructions carefully.  Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Veterans' Preference:   When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé.  Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference.  Veterans who are still in the service may be granted 5 points tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference.  For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the qualifications for this job.  If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.  We will evaluate your qualifications and eligibility and notify you if you meet the qualification requirements.

All applicants will be evaluated based on the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

1).  Ability to direct (plan, organize, control, review, etc.) and supervise the work activities of a multi-divisional regional office organization.

2).  Ability to orally communicate complex information to the public and employees.

3).  Ability to analyze, comprehend and apply decisions derived from a variety of complex data or information.

4).  Knowledge of Veterans benefits or associated administrative and/or support programs.

5).  Knowledge of personnel management systems (to include equal employment opportunity requirements) administered on merit principles.

6).  Ability to review and/or initiate written communication derived from complex and technical material.

Note:  If you are determined to be best qualified, the hiring manager may contact you to provide narrative responses to the above KSA's
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BENEFITS:

Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.  In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life.  For more information, please visit us at http://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp.

The Department of Veterans Affairs may offer Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information go to  http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp.

OTHER INFORMATION:

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.  To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy.  Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:  Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.  VA may offer newly appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.  This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

Drug Free Workplace:  If this is a drug testing designated position (DTDP) as defined in Presidential Order 12564, tentative selectees may be subject to pre-employment testing for illegal drug use.  Testing will be conducted in accordance with Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Guidelines for Drug Testing Programs.  Tentative Selectees who refuse to be tested will be denied employment
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HOW TO APPLY:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1.  Your Résumé
2.  A complete Occupational Questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire
3.  Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, July 19, 2012. 

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the bottom of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.  Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.  Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.  Applicants are urged to apply online; this process is easier, faster, and provides more information as applications are processed.

Note:  To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application, simply reapply through your account in USAJOBS.  After applying, return to USAJOBS (https://my.usajobs.gov/Login.aspx) to see the status of your application, including any messages that may have been sent to you.

If you cannot apply online:

1.  Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire.
2.  Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf.
3.  Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to (478) 757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:

1.  Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 694417.
2.  Fax your documents to (478) 757-3144.

The following documents are required:

• Résumé or Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612).
• Responses to the occupational questionnaire.
• Most recent Non-Award SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action for proof of Merit Promotion eligibility; failure to submit this SF-50 will result in you not being considered for this position. 
• Most recent performance appraisal
• Veteran's Preference documentation: DD214, VA letter, SF-15 (if claiming 10 pt. preference)
• ICTAP/CTAP (provide proof of eligibility; refer to the checklist link below for the required documents), if applicable

Use this checklist to make sure you have submitted everything!

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Dessiree Newman-Smith
Phone: (202)461-9450
Email: DESSIREE.NEWMAN-SMITH@VA
.GOV

Agency Information:
VBA Central Office HRS
1800 G St NW
Washington, DC
20006
USA

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

After we receive your complete application package (including all required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed and assigned an initial rating.  We will also review your application to make sure that your résumé supports the answers given in the questionnaire.  If your résumé does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly.  Based on your ranking or numerical score, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.  You will be notified when your rating is determined.

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