Comments for Your Guide to the Federal Job Process http://www.federal-resume-writers.com/blog Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Federal Job Process Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:22:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 Comment on KSA Factors by federal guru http://www.federal-resume-writers.com/blog/2007/ksa_factors.html#comment-154 federal guru Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:31:11 +0000 http://www.federal-resume-writers.com/blog/2007/ksa_factors.html#comment-154 KSAs will be found in the job announcement and will often be unique to the position. When using USAJobs.com, you can click on the “Qualifications and Evaluation” tab. The KSAs will be listed there. Here’s an example of the KSAs for “County Executive Director”, Job Announcement Number: LA080001 HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Your rating will be based on an evaluation of your experience, training, awards, performance appraisals and education as it relates to the qualification requirements and on the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) listed. You should provide detailed evidence of your possession of the KSAs in your application as well as in your KSA responses with clear, concise examples that include level of accomplishment, and degree of responsibility. Supplemental KSA statements may not be more than 2 single-spaced pages per KSA. Failure to address any KSA described below will disqualify applicants from receiving further consideration: 1. Knowledge of Farm Service Agency programs, farm practices, and customs. 2. Knowledge and skill in managing an office comprised of multiple program responsibilities to ensure the effective accomplishment of the program's mission. 3. Ability to plan, work and make decisions independently. 4. Knowledge and ability to provide leadership and supervision for a diverse group of employees, approve leave requests, evaluate employee performance, evaluate training needs of subordinates and provide employee recognition and supervision. 5. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in order to prepare reports and correspondence, explain practice standards, agency policies and program rules to staff, partners and clients. 6. Knowledge of Farm Service Agency's Civil Rights/EEO and Outreach policies. KSAs will be found in the job announcement and will often be unique to the position.

When using USAJobs.com, you can click on the “Qualifications and Evaluation” tab. The KSAs will be listed there.

Here’s an example of the KSAs for “County Executive Director”, Job Announcement Number: LA080001

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your rating will be based on an evaluation of your experience, training, awards, performance appraisals and education as it relates to the qualification requirements and on the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) listed. You should provide detailed evidence of your possession of the KSAs in your application as well as in your KSA responses with clear, concise examples that include level of accomplishment, and degree of responsibility. Supplemental KSA statements may not be more than 2 single-spaced pages per KSA. Failure to address any KSA described below will disqualify applicants from receiving further consideration:

1. Knowledge of Farm Service Agency programs, farm practices, and customs.

2. Knowledge and skill in managing an office comprised of multiple program responsibilities to ensure the effective accomplishment of the program’s mission.

3. Ability to plan, work and make decisions independently.

4. Knowledge and ability to provide leadership and supervision for a diverse group of employees, approve leave requests, evaluate employee performance, evaluate training needs of subordinates and provide employee recognition and supervision.

5. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in order to prepare reports and correspondence, explain practice standards, agency policies and program rules to staff, partners and clients.

6. Knowledge of Farm Service Agency’s Civil Rights/EEO and Outreach policies.

]]> Comment on KSA Factors by Kevyn http://www.federal-resume-writers.com/blog/2007/ksa_factors.html#comment-153 Kevyn Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:21:02 +0000 http://www.federal-resume-writers.com/blog/2007/ksa_factors.html#comment-153 Where can the KSA questions be found and can they be downloaded Where can the KSA questions be found and can they be downloaded

]]> Comment on The Federal Job Classification System: Get it Right and Know Your Place by federal guru http://www.federal-resume-writers.com/blog/2007/the_federal_job_classification_system_get_it_right_and_know_your_place.html#comment-84 federal guru Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:46:07 +0000 http://www.federal-resume-writers.com/blog/2007/the_federal_job_classification_system_get_it_right_and_know_your_place.html#comment-84 According to the OPM, the answer is YES, and the OPM website has lots of useful information. Uses this link to find more detailed information on this topic; http://www.opm.gov/veterans/ Full Details can be found in: TITLE 38 > PART III > CHAPTER 42 > 4214. Employment within the Federal Government According to the OPM, the answer is YES, and the OPM website has lots of useful information.

Uses this link to find more detailed information on this topic; http://www.opm.gov/veterans/

Full Details can be found in:

TITLE 38 > PART III > CHAPTER 42 >
4214. Employment within the Federal Government

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Under Title 38, when applying for the position of a Registered Nurse with the Veterans Administration, is a veteran with a Purple Heart and 20% disability given preference over other RN’s with similar or equal qualifications and work history?

Thanks
W Brantley, RN, BSN, CWOCN

]]> Comment on Get Answers to Your Federal Job Process Questions by My Resume Manager http://www.federal-resume-writers.com/blog/2007/get-answers-to-your-federal-job-process-questions.html#comment-48 My Resume Manager Mon, 02 Jul 2007 17:02:10 +0000 http://www.federal-resume-writers.com/blog/2007/get-answers-to-your-federal-job-process-questions.html#comment-48 <p>Dear Sir or Madam-</p> <p>I am a career attorney working for a DoD agency. My agency has just announced an SES opening (for which I am qualified) which I am interested in applying for. In this regard, I was curious as to the estimated cost and types of services that your firm can offer.</p> <p>By way of background, I already have some self-written ECQs, but they could certainly use some additional work and editing. I also need some help putting together a hard-hitting, dynamic resume and cover letter.</p> <p>Can you provide me with a rough estimate as to what how much it will cost to procure the following:</p> <p>1. Cover Letter</p> <p>3. Resume</p> <p>3. ECQs</p> <p>Finally, will it be feasible for me to develop these finished products in time to meet a July 27th application deadline?</p> <p>Thanks in advance for your reply.</p> <p>--------------------------------------<br /> Response from Federal Guru:</p> <p>Good morning:</p> <p>I happened upon your blog comment regarding our resume writing services and wanted to send you the required information:</p> <p>First I would like to confirm that we can definitely meet your deadline. In general, it takes 3-5 business days to complete the first draft documents once we receive all of your information. For the high level SES packages, it generally takes another 3-5 days to collaborate with you to fine tune the documents. The total turnaround time on an SES package is approximately 6-10 days to final completion.</p> <p>Our <a href="http://www.federal-resume-writers.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=27" rel="nofollow"><strong>SES package</strong></a> is $379 USD, is very comprehensive and includes the following:<br /> • SES federally formatted resume in MICROSOFT WORD format<br /> • Resume in PLAIN TEXT format (for any required online submissions)<br /> • Resume in PDF format<br /> • CUSTOMIZED Cover Letter in MICROSOFT WORD format<br /> • 5 ECQ statements</p> <p>If you have a job posting that requires more than 5 ECQ statements or PTQ statements, the additional cost is $139 for an additional 5 statement points covered.<br /> Right now, we are offering a promotion of $20 off any resume package for new clients registering on the www.MyResumeManager.com website.<br /> If you would like more information on this package, or to order directly, please <a href="http://myresumemanager.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=23 " rel="nofollow">visit the following link</a>: </p> <p>Should you have any questions, please feel free to ask.</p> Dear Sir or Madam-

I am a career attorney working for a DoD agency. My agency has just announced an SES opening (for which I am qualified) which I am interested in applying for. In this regard, I was curious as to the estimated cost and types of services that your firm can offer.

By way of background, I already have some self-written ECQs, but they could certainly use some additional work and editing. I also need some help putting together a hard-hitting, dynamic resume and cover letter.

Can you provide me with a rough estimate as to what how much it will cost to procure the following:

1. Cover Letter

3. Resume

3. ECQs

Finally, will it be feasible for me to develop these finished products in time to meet a July 27th application deadline?

Thanks in advance for your reply.

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Response from Federal Guru:

Good morning:

I happened upon your blog comment regarding our resume writing services and wanted to send you the required information:

First I would like to confirm that we can definitely meet your deadline. In general, it takes 3-5 business days to complete the first draft documents once we receive all of your information. For the high level SES packages, it generally takes another 3-5 days to collaborate with you to fine tune the documents. The total turnaround time on an SES package is approximately 6-10 days to final completion.

Our <a href=”http://www.federal-resume-writers.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=27″ rel=”nofollow”><strong>SES package</strong></a> is $379 USD, is very comprehensive and includes the following:
• SES federally formatted resume in MICROSOFT WORD format
• Resume in PLAIN TEXT format (for any required online submissions)
• Resume in PDF format
• CUSTOMIZED Cover Letter in MICROSOFT WORD format
• 5 ECQ statements

If you have a job posting that requires more than 5 ECQ statements or PTQ statements, the additional cost is $139 for an additional 5 statement points covered.
Right now, we are offering a promotion of $20 off any resume package for new clients registering on the www.MyResumeManager.com website.
If you would like more information on this package, or to order directly, please <a href=”http://myresumemanager.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=23 ” rel=”nofollow”>visit the following link</a>:

Should you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

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