Job summary

You will serve as a Career Path Counselor (Upward Mobility Program) in Shop 38, Production Resource Department at PSNS and IMF. This announcement is for an Upward Mobility Program position. This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number: ST-12683110-25-IMQ. Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement.

Major duties

You will promote and conduct individualized development meetings, to educate the workforce and provide employees with resources and activities for career development. You will meet with employees, individually, to discuss their current position, career goals, explain the trade and command's development programs and provide education or recommendations for further development. You will be responsible for administrative duties including scheduling and tracking employee meetings, keeping record of employee interactions, plans, and interest for follow-up and developmental progression. You will enter data into programs like excel and be able to monitor pertinent data to identify and analyze trends and provide management with recommendations to improve the programs ability to effectively develop the workforce.

Qualification

The Upward Mobility Program is a unique job opportunity. This program is designed to provide Department of Navy employees career growth opportunities who have potential but do not presently meet the Office of Personnel Management qualification requirements for this position. The entry level for this position is GS-09 with a full performance level of GS-11. This recruitment is open to current UIC 4523A employees who possess the basic knowledge, skills, and ability at or equivalent to the GS-09 or WG-10 (or higher) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent in the private or public sector demonstrating the ability to analyze, evaluate or assess employee development needs to advise on career planning or development opportunities. Knowledge of employees selected may vary and will require the development of an individually tailored training plan to assist them in qualifying for the full performance level of this position. Eligibility requires that the employee be performing satisfactorily, complete all training requirements, acquire the requisite qualifications and have met time-in-grade eligibility for career ladder promotions. Employee Participation Requirements Must be a current permanent employee serving under a competitive appointment, or on a time-limited or excepted appointment that provides for noncompetitive conversion to a permanent appointment (e.g., VRA, Schedule A Individuals with Disabilities). Management may limit area of consideration to command employees who meet any of the criteria; Apply through USAJOBS or Flyer for a Program position that has an entry level at the same or lower grade level of the position currently held by the employee; AND Have a current annual performance rating of fully successful or equivalent rating Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify for the GS-09 Grade Level with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Pay Retention: Employees who are selected for a program position at a grade lower than they currently hold on a permanent basis, and whose existing salary cannot be accommodated within the salary range of the lower grade, are entitled to pay retention.