Amended 7/1/09:
Changes to 1st Cut Off Date and the addition of a 2nd Cut Off Date
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09-034- Guam School District Support Positions
OPENING DATE: June 9, 2009
1st CUTOFF DATE: July 10, 2009
2nd CUT OFF DATE: July 31, 2009
CLOSING DATE: August 9, 2009
Note: Referral lists will be issued after the first cut-off date to selecting officials and each cut-off date thereafter until all vacancies are filled
POSITIONS: SALARY RANGE:
Monitor, GS-0303-02 ($19,721.00 - $24,815.00 Per annum)
Lead Monitor, GS-0303-03 ($21,517.00 - $27,970.00 Per annum)
Educational Aid, GS-1702-04 ($24,156.00 - $31,401.00 Per annum)
Educational Aid (Special Education), GS-1702-04 ($24,156.00 - $31,401.00 Per annum)
Office Automation Clerk/ (OA), GS-0326-04 ($24,156.00 - $31,401.00 Per annum)
Office Automation Assistant (OA), GS-0326-05 ($27,026.00 – 35,135.00 Per annum
Plus 25% non-taxable cost of living allowance (COLA)
NOTE: Applications are being accepted to establish a register that will be used to fill temporary or permanent, part-time, seasonal vacancies as they occur throughout the 2009-2010 school year.
LOCATION: Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam, Guam District Schools
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is a DoD Field Activity responsible for the oversight of two school systems, the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) and the Department of Defense Domestic Dependent Elementary & Secondary Schools (DDESS). DoDEA employs more than 12,000 individuals responsible for educating approximately 90,000 students in 12 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. The mission of DoDEA is to provide a quality education from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve for the eligible minor family members of DoD military and civilian personnel on official assignments.
WHO MAY APPLY: United States citizen residing within the Guam commuting area.
METHOD OF REFERRAL: Qualified candidates will be referred for employment consideration in accordance with governing laws, regulations, and procedures. Based on information submitted with each application, DoDDS Human Resources staff will determine ach applicant’s status (internal or external candidate), employment qualifications, eligibility determination for Military Spouse Preference, Family Member Preference, NAFI Agreement, and VEOA, and geographical availability. The VEOA and VRA apply only for permanent appointments.
Referral will be made from among the best qualified candidates. The best qualified group will be determined based on the available applicant pool at the time of referral.
NOTE: Applicants appointed to positions under this announcement continue to receive consideration for positions of higher grade or status than to that which appointed and qualified under this announcement. For example, if selected for a temporary appointment, applicant will continue to be considered for permanent appointments at the same or higher grade. Applicants selected below the full performance level may be noncompetitively promoted to the full performance level without further competition. Promotion, however, is not guaranteed.
RANKING FACTORS:
Candidates who meet minimum experience and/or education requirements for the position(s) listed in this announcement will be further evaluated against established criteria which demonstrate how well they possess the specific knowledges, skills, and abilities (KSA) determined to be necessary for successful job performance. Candidates should summarize in writing all work experience, education, and/or training that demonstrates possession of the KSA for the position(s) they wish to be considered for. Each KSA should be addressed separately.
TYPICAL DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES AND KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Monitor, GS-0303-02
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as monitor responsible for performing lunchroom, recess, classroom and bus monitoring duties. Assembles students at designated points and monitors dismissal and movement through hall while moving students to the cafeteria. Monitors lunchroom activities and designated recess area. Monitors lunchroom cleanup and assures students place paper and uneaten food into appropriate disposal receptacles. Assembles the students for designated lineup areas for return to classrooms. Also monitors recess area assuring safe recess activities.
KSA: ABILITY TO WORK WITH OTHERS.
This position is equivalent to the GS-02 level. In order to receive consideration for this position, should describe 3 months of any training or experience in work or outside contacts that demonstrates to your ability to deal tactfully with other people or; high school graduate or equivalent.
Lead Monitor, GS-0303-03:
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as lead monitor, overseeing monitors who perform lunchroom, recess and bus monitoring duties in a DoDEA school, ensuring the safety and welfare of students. The monitor identifies and reports known or suspected problems, issues or concerns to the appropriate staff or faculty member. The lead monitor develops and maintains shift schedules, assigns work and instructs employees in performance of their tasks; provides on-the job training instructions and deals with student behavior and discipline issues. Assembles students at designated points and monitors movement and behavior through corridors, at the cafeteria, recess or play areas. Also monitors dismissal as students leave class and go to school buses or parent’s cars. Monitors recess areas. Performs bus monitoring duties when applicable and assures students safely enter and exit buses, and are placed on the correct buses.
KSA: ABILITY TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBORDINATES.
This position is equivalent to the GS-03 level. In order to receive consideration for this position, should describe 6 months of any training or experience to lead other subordinates by providing instructions, and to deal objectively and harmoniously with them or; one-year above high school.
EDUCATIONAL AID POSITIONS (VARIOUS), GS-1702-04
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists teachers and administrative staff by distributing testing materials, developing audio-visual tactile aids, tutoring selected pupils, supervising independent study, making field trip arrangements, or working with pupils to develop student self-help skills.
The following positions are equivalent to the GS-04 level. In order to receive consideration for this position, applicants should describe one-year of general experience or; 2 years above high school.
Educational Aid:
KSA: Ability to assist teachers in instructional programs and classroom learning and activities.
Candidates should describe experience, education and/or training that demonstrate their ability to provide assistance to teachers and other professional educators in providing quality education to assigned students. Candidates should describe experience, education and/or training working with young children that demonstrates their ability to assist in providing early childhood education.
Educational Aid (Special Education):
KSA: Ability to provide specialized services to individuals with disabilities.
Candidates should describe experience; education and/or training that demonstrate their ability to provide support services to children with disabilities in an educational environment. Include all experience gained in any capacity with disabled individuals in an educational, social, or recreational environment which provided knowledge of the specialized requirements of disabled individuals.
OFFICE AUTOMATION CLERK/ASSISTANT, GS-0326 04/05
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs office automation work, which includes word processing and clerical work, in support of school administration. Uses database and spreadsheet software to enter, revise, sort and retrieve data pertaining to school administration. Responds to callers and visitors or refers to appropriate staff member. Responds to letters and inquiries. Compiles information for administrative and recurring technical reports. Types a variety of correspondence, forms, reports and statistical material. Maintains faculty and staff personnel folders. Prepares school bulletins, parents’ newsletters, and faculty and parent handbooks and performs the tasks of the school registrar. This position requires the skills of a qualified typist.
KSA: Knowledge of and skill in operating various office automation equipment and functions.
Candidates should describe knowledge of general office automation software, practices, and procedures; competitive level proficiency in typing; and the ability to apply these knowledge and skills in the performance of general office support work.
The Office Automation Clerk position is equivalent to the GS-04 level. In order to receive consideration for this position, applicants should describe one-year of general experience or; 2 years above high school.
The Office Automation Assistant position is equivalent to the GS-05 level. In order to receive consideration for this position, applicants should describe one-year of specialized experience or; 4 years above high school.
NOTE: Individuals placed into the GS-04 Clerk position may be noncompetitively promoted to the GS-05 Assistant position upon meeting all qualification requirements and supervisory recommendation.
OTHER INFORMATION:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: is defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
SUBSTITUTION OF ACCREDITED EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE:
Except where specifically noted, successfully completed education above the high school level in an accredited college or university or other qualifying institution may be substituted for the required experience. For purpose of crediting education, one year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school.
Payment of travel and transportation expenses is not authorized.
Positions are excepted service. The selectee must convert to an excepted service appointment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Selectee will be required to participate in direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer in accordance with DoD Regulation 7000.14R.
Applicants must meet all qualification and regulatory requirements within 30 days of the cutoff for referrals
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 are required to complete a
Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
1. Application for Federal Employment (OF-612)* 
- You may submit a resume, an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format. If your resume or application needs to include all information identified on the OF 612 and in the job vacancy announcement. Type or print clearly in black ink. Include your name on each page.
- Applications must include the total employment period, i.e., starting and ending dates (month and year) for each work experience, paid and unpaid, related to the job for which you are applying, including the hours per week.
- Also include a description of your duties and accomplishments, your employer’s name and address, supervisor’s name and phone number, and salary. If you are currently employed, you must indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.
***Please submit ONLY one application against this vacancy announcement and identify all positions you wish to be rated for on the Geographic Availability Statement and Position Availability Checklist.
2. KSA- address required KSA’s for each position of interest. Include work experience, education, and training which clearly demonstrates how well you possess each factor.
3. Applications must include the following form: Geographical Availability Statement
4. Declaration for Federal Employment (Optional Form 306)*,
5. Self-Identification of Reportable Handicap, (SF 256), *
*Forms can also be found at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/index.asp
6. For current or former Federal and/or Non-Appropriated Fund Employees
- Copy of SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action to document your highest annual salary and your personal status, if you are a current Federal employee. All status candidates and reinstatement eligibles must submit a copy of their SF-50(s) showing career, career conditional, or reinstatement eligibility.
- Most recent federal performance appraisal.
- If applying under the NAFI Interchange Agreement, please provide documentation to verify eligibility (personnel actions).
7. Military spouse preference or family member employment, applications must include:
Applicants who military spouses or family members should read the following documents:
8. Prior military service members must submit.
- A copy of their, DD-214 (Member 4 copy) reflecting character of service (e.g., honorable) and period(s) of service.
- If claiming 10-point veteran preference, Standard Form 15,
 Application for 10-Point veteran preference and supporting documentation as described in Items 10 and 11 on the SF-15 must be submitted.
- Applicants applying as a 30% Disabled Veterans must submit a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued in 1991 or later as proof of a permanent disability, unless specifically stated otherwise. However, if the disability is listed as temporary, the applicant will need to submit a current VA letter to support disability, along with the Standard Form 15, and a member 4 copy of the DD-214.
Applications that are mailed, faxed, emailed or hand-delivered must be received in the appropriate office and processed before the 1st cut-off date indicated on the job announcement. These applications will be given first consideration for the position(s) over those applications received and processed on or after the 1st cut-off date.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSING DATE.
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE RETURNED; therefore, do not submit original documents.
Please read the vacancy announcement carefully to ensure you submit all of the required documents.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.
WHERE TO APPLY:
Submit your application and attachments
- By mail to the Department of Defense Education Activity; DoDDS Pacific/DDESS Guam HR Division, Guam District, Unit 35007, Building 290, APO AP 96376.
- Electronically by email to GuamHR@pac.dodea.edu . Indicate the announcement number in the subject line of your email.
Please contact 011-81-611-744-5940 for additional information regarding this vacancy announcement.
All applicants will be considered without regard to political, religious, or labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, race, color, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or any other non-merit factor. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with disabilities, except when doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employing agency.
- Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism.
- The Defense Authorization Act of November 18, 1997 extended Veterans’ Preference to persons who served on active duty during the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992. The law grants preference to persons otherwise eligible and who served on active duty during this period, regardless of where the person served or for how long. The law also authorized the Secretary of each military department to award the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in Bosnia during the period November 20, 1995 to a date to be determined. The award of the Medal is qualifying for Veteran’s Preference. More information on Veteran’s Preference is available in the VETGUIDE that may be found on the United States Office of Personnel Management web site at www.opm.gov.
Applications received in postage-paid Government envelopes will not receive consideration, and applicants are reminded of the legal prohibition against the use of such envelopes or other Government property for other than officially approved activities. These prohibitions are contained in 5 USC 735.205, 39 USC, and 18 USC. |
