ph3bSummary /b /h3pbAbout the Position: /bbr/This position is located in Vicenza, Italy within the Europe South DSO Transportation Office.br/This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.br/Federal employees in Vicenza, Italy are currently entitled to receive a 20% Post Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary.
This rate is subject to change.
/ppLearn more about this agency /ph3bThis job is open to /b /h3h3bThe public /b /h3pU.S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. /ph3bDuties /b /h3ulliConducts day-to-day operations for designated schools to provide timely and efficient transportation service.
/liliCoordinate appropriate transportation for students with special needs.
/liliServes as Contracting Officers Representative (COR)for school transportation contracts.
/liliPrepares documentation to support contract provisions.
/liliAnalyze documentation procedures and techniques with respect to cost, effectiveness, and efficiency.
/liliMonitors contractor performance and related expenditure of funds.
/liliManage policy procedures relative to the organizations transportation program.
/liliCompile student statistical data for forecasting transportation requirements.
/liliConducts student registration and orientation to parents and students.
/liliInvestigate incidents of student misbehavior and recommend consequences.
/li /ulh3bRequirements /b /h3h3bConditions of employment /b /h3ulliMale applicants born after December 31, ****, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
/liliProof of U.S. Citizenship required.
/liliDirect deposit of pay is required.
/liliOne year probationary period may be required.
/liliAppointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
/liliThis position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.
/liliThis position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
/liliIndividuals hired from the Continental United States (CONUS) and their family members (who are US citizens) are required to obtain Official Passports prior to departure to the overseas area.
/liliIndividuals assigned to Italy, England, or Korea, are required to obtain a visa to enter these countries.
/liliA valid driver's license is required.
/li /ulh3bQualifications /b /h3pbWho May Apply: /bU.S.
Citizensbr/In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.br/Specialized Experience: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.
One year of specialized experience which includes: managing daily transportation services and schedules; maintaining contracts; and monitoring expenditure of funds to ensure compliance with contract.
The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
br/ORbr/Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as business, business administration, management, business management, contracting, or transportation.br/ORbr/Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12.
Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18.
Add the two percentages.br/This position requires a 1-year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service.
Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.br/Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of **** as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.
If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.
You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.
To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: /pulliIf an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a DoW school on a space-required basis in accordance with DoWEA Regulation , the DoDEA and the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child,



if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to DoDI and DoDM .
/liliIf an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3 years of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler, but for the child's age, is entitled to attend the DoWEA on a space-required basis in accordance with DoWEA Regulation , then the Military Department responsible for EIS will provide the infant or toddler with the required EIS in accordance with the eligibility criteria consistent with DoDI and DoDM .
/li /ulh3bEducation /b /h3pbFOREIGN EDUCATION: /bIf you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
For further information, visit: /ph3bAdditional information /b /h3ulliSelection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of War referral system for displaced employees.
/liliSalary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
/liliApplicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction .
/liliApplicants must be U.S. citizens who are not considered Ordinarily Resident under the applicable Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA).
An ordinarily resident is anyone who has lived in the host country longer than the allowed number of days without being a member of the forces assigned, civilian component or a family member of either the aforementioned or who has obtained a work permit for any duration.
Ordinarily Resident restrictions apply and vary depending on the host nation.
/liliApplicants who have family members with special medical needs should ensure that prior to accepting a position overseas their family members' medical needs can be met.
Access to care in a military treatment facility may not be available to civilian employees except on a space available basis.
Consequently, host nation medical facilities may be the only care available.
The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location.
/liliEmployees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care.
Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
/liliMedical and dental care may be provided by host nation providers.
The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location.
/liliStatus candidates subject to the 5 year overseas rotation, who are currently overseas, must have enough time to meet the initial tour stated in the job announcement.
Waivers may not be granted to meet the 5 year limitation requirement.
/liliStatus applicants in their fourth year of an overseas assignment cannot be selected unless a waiver of the 5 year overseas service limitation requirement is approved.
/liliSelectees recruited outside the U.S. will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire.
/liliFor positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits.
If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information before applying for or accepting this position.
/liliThe initial length of this overseas tour is 36 months.
/liliIf you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
I've added the blurb to the announcement templates and attached the information sheet link /li /ulpYou can find more information about this vacancy in the How You Will Be Evaluated section.
/ppCandidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
/ppBenefits /ppReview our benefits /ph3bHow you will be evaluated /b /h3pYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement.
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position.
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): /pulliAttention to Detail /liliCustomer Service /liliDecision Making /liliFlexibility /liliIntegrity/Honesty /liliInterpersonal Skills /liliLearning /liliReading Comprehension /liliReasoning /liliSelf-Management /liliStress Tolerance /liliTeamwork /li /ulpThe USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies.
You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered.
You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.
/ppOverstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.
Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
/ph3bBasis for Rating: /b /h3ulliBest Qualified.
Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.




/liliHighly Qualified.
Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
/liliQualified.
Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.
/li /ulh3bAdditional Information regarding overseas appointments: /b /h3ulliIf an employee brings a family member to an overseas location who requires medical or dental care, then the employee will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care.
Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
/liliFamily member appointments will expire based on the sponsor's rotation date.
Family member appointments may not exceed two months after an employee is no longer considered a family member within the local commuting area due to PCS or divorce of sponsor or, in the case of a child, the age of 23.
Family members are defined according to the DODI , Vol.**** as: For a military member whose duty station is in a foreign area, the member's spouse or unmarried dependent child.
For a civilian US employee as defined by section **** of Title 5, United States Code, the employee's spouse, domestic partner, or unmarried dependent child, or unmarried child of the employee's spouse or domestic partner.
A family member must physically reside with his or her sponsor to receive family member preference.
/li /ulh3bRequired Documents /b /h3pThe documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment.
A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
/ppAs described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
/pb1.
Your resume: /bulliYour resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
/liliIf your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
/liliFor qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present).
If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
/liliYou 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.
/liliFor additional information see: What to include in your resume.
/li /ulb2.
Other supporting documents: /bulliCover Letter, optional /liliMost recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable /lilibTranscripts: /b This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience.
You MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.
You MUST scan, upload and attach legible photocopies of the following transcripts:ulliBachelor's Transcript /liliMaster's Transcript.
This transcript is required IF it applies to you.
/liliEDS Transcript.
This transcript is required IF it applies to you.
/liliDoctorate's transcript.
This transcript is required IF it applies to you.
/li /ul /li /ulpInteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).
If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position.
To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility.
To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above.
Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
/ph3If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: /h3pEducation 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.
/ppFailure 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.
/ph3Overview /h3pAccepting applications /ppLocation /pp1 vacancy in the following location: /ppVicenza, Italy /ppNo matching locations found.
/ppWork site options /ppTelework eligible /ppYes—as determined by the agency policy.
/ppRemote job /ppNo /ppRelocation expenses reimbursed /ppNo /ppSalary /pp$52,727 - $68,549 per year /ppPay scale grade /ppGS 9 /ppPromotion potential /ppNone /ppLearn more about pay scale and grade /ppPay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
/ppWork schedule /ppFull-time /ppTravel Required /ppOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
/ppAppointment type /ppPermanent /ppOccupations and job series /pulli**** Miscellaneous Administration And Program /li /ulpSupervisory status /ppNo /ppFederal service type /ppThis job is in the Competitive Service /ppRepresented by a union /ppNo /ppDrug test /ppNo /ppSecurity clearance /ppNot Required /ppPosition sensitivity and risk /ppNon-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk /ppJobs require a background check and some require a security clearance.
The type depends on the job.
/ppBackground check type /pulliSuitability/Fitness /li /ulpFinancial disclosure required /ppYes /ppSome jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
/ppAnnouncement number /ppNC7X- -DE /ppControl number /p /p #J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Program Specialist (Student Transportation) (Vicenza)
🏢 US Department of War Education Activity
📍 Vicenza