As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
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Transcripts -
Must attach a legible photocopy of all
OFFICIAL transcripts (front and back) from an accredited college/university with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking with completion date. Any transcripts not in English will not be accepted or considered.
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS, IF APPLICABLE:
Teaching Certificate (if applicable) -
Must attach a photocopy of current, valid state issued Teaching Certificate. Certificate must be in English.
Veterans' Preference Documentation -
If you are a
Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
If you are a
veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying
1) your expected release/retirement from active duty
2) under honorable conditions
3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge
4) dates of active duty service
5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received
6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
If you are a
Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
Military Spouses Documentation -
- Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist list
- Copy of Marriage Certificate
- Copy of Spouses Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders indicating authorization of dependent travel.
Re-employed Annuitant Information -
If you are a retired Federal employee (annuitant) meaning that you are an individual receiving an annuity from a civil service retirement fund (Civil Service Retirement System/CSRS or Federal Employees Retirement System/FERS), please provide the following supporting documentation:
- Retirement SF-50
- OPM current Annual Annuity Statement
- Statement or email stating you will not accept the position without the salary dual-compensation waiver
- DD-214, if applicable
Please note:
- Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver are not eligible for additional retirement coverage (other than Social Security coverage) or annual, sick leave or holiday pay if on an intermittent work schedule
- All reemployed annuitants serve at the will of the appointing authority, i.e., they may be released at any time based on the management needs of the organization
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not submit photographs with your application package. Your application will not be considered for this position if you submit a photograph in your application package. You must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. Documents with photographs must not be visible to hiring officials.
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.