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USDA Forest Service

Social Services Aid, GS-0186-04/05

Announcement Number:	ADS07-JCCC-OC-251G	Application Deadline:
Locations:	Nationwide	Open Date:	08/13/2007
Salary Range:	Min: 25797.0 - Max: 28862.0	Location Notes:	Multiple Duty Locations
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	Federal Employees
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	5
Number of Vacancies:	16	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Notes:

Please read the vacancy announcement thoroughly and follow all instructions to ensure proper consideration. If you are unable to apply on-line or have questions about the meaning of items in the vacancy announcement, please contact Human Capital Management at 1-877-372-7248.

The closing date will be dependent on the USDA Forest Service needs (e.g., budget, length of season, etc.). Referral Lists will be issued to selecting officials throughout the life of this recruitment bulletin.

The number and location of positions to be filled will be dependent upon individual unit needs. Availability of government housing, federal day care facilities, and bargaining unit status will vary by location. Pay rates vary depending on location. See the OPM website at www.opm.gov for additional information on pay rates.

Positions with varying tours of duty. These positions may require shift work outside of normal working hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Tours of duty include full-time, less than full-time, or intermittent.

Some positions have employment conditions that must be met within 60 days of hire such as: a valid State drivers license; a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification; a Commercial Drivers License (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or "medical" examination. Failure to meet any of the required medical qualifications will be considered disqualifying for employment.
Applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer is made.

Applicants may choose up to nine (9) different location codes during the application process. Applicants are encouraged to contact those specific locations you are interested in working for to inquire about position availability. To give applicants an idea of positions filled previously and to assist applicants in selecting locations, a listing may be available to view on our website www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs. When there are no applicants for locations, the search area will be broadened when generating referral lists to include locations in the closest city nearby

The different Centers are:
Anaconda Job Corps, Anaconda, Montana
Angell Job Corps, Yachats, Oregon
Blackwell Job Corps, Laona, Wisconsin
Box Elder Job Corps, Nemo, South Dakota
Cass Job Corps, Ozark, Arkansas
Curlew Job Corps, Curlew, Washington
Flatwoods Job Corps, Coeburn, Virginia
Frenchburg Job Corps, Mariba, Kentucky
Golconda Job Corps. Golconda, Illinois
Jacobs Creek Job Corps, Bristol, Tennessee
Lyndon B. Johnson Job Corps, Franklin, North Carolina
Mingo Job Corps, Puxico, Missouri
Ouachita Job Corps, Royal, Arkansas
Pine Knot Job Corps, Pine Knot, Kentucky
Pine Ridge Job Corps, Chadron, Nebraska
Schenck Job Corps, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Timber Lake Job Corps, Estacada, Oregon
Trapper Creek Job Corps, Darby, Montana
Wolf Creek Job Corps, Glide, Oregon

To ensure continued interest and availability, applicants are required to re-certify their applications every 60 days. Failure to re-certify within 60- days will cause your application status to become inactive and you will not be considered for future vacancies. On-line applicants will receive notification via e-mail reminding them to update their availability. Hard copy (bubble dot) applicants will receive information with their initial application packet.

To obtain more information about the US Forest Service and individual locations, go to www.fs.fed.us (a search can be done by State or by Name). This "search feature" will provide you with access to units websites for contact information, such as phone numbers, duty locations, and addresses. Units will be able to provide you with further insight into available opportunities.

For hard copy applicants, locations and their codes will be listed in the
application package to assist applicants when completing the bubbledot
form.
A mandatory recertification will be required to maintain an active available applicant pool. An eligible applicant who does not communicate his/her continued interest in employment within the prescribed period (60 days) will be placed in inactive status. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age upon appointments.

There may still be some individual announcements advertised at various locations in this series, grade, and specialty if specific experience not contained in this announcement is required. These announcements will be posted at the USAJOBS www.usajobs.opm.gov and ADS www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html websites.

Positions may be filled as career ladders (GS-186-4) or could be filled at the full performance level at the GS-0186-5 dependent upon the individual unit's needs.
Please read the vacancy announcement thoroughly and follow all instructions to ensure proper consideration. If you are unable to apply on-line or have questions about the meaning of items in the vacancy announcement, please contact Human Capital Management at 1-877-372-7248. The closing date will be dependent on the USDA Forest Service needs (e.g., budget, length of season, etc.). Referral Lists will be issued to selecting officials throughout the life of this recruitment bulletin. The number and location of positions to be filled will be dependent upon individual unit needs. Availability of government housing, federal day care facilities, and bargaining unit status will vary by location. Pay rates vary depending on location. See the OPM website at www.opm.gov for additional information on pay rates. Positions with varying tours of duty. These positions may require shift work outside of normal working hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Tours of duty include full-time, less than full-time, or intermittent. Some positions have employment conditions that must be met within 60 days of hire such as: a valid State drivers license; a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification; a Commercial Drivers License (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or "medical" examination. Failure to meet any of the required medical qualifications will be considered disqualifying for employment. Applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer is made. Applicants may choose up to nine (9) different location codes during the application process. Applicants are encouraged to contact those specific locations you are interested in working for to inquire about position availability. To give applicants an idea of positions filled previously and to assist applicants in selecting locations, a listing may be available to view on our website www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs. When there are no applicants for locations, the search area will be broadened when generating referral lists to include locations in the closest city nearby The different Centers are: Anaconda Job Corps, Anaconda, Montana Angell Job Corps, Yachats, Oregon Blackwell Job Corps, Laona, Wisconsin Box Elder Job Corps, Nemo, South Dakota Cass Job Corps, Ozark, Arkansas Curlew Job Corps, Curlew, Washington Flatwoods Job Corps, Coeburn, Virginia Frenchburg Job Corps, Mariba, Kentucky Golconda Job Corps. Golconda, Illinois Jacobs Creek Job Corps, Bristol, Tennessee Lyndon B. Johnson Job Corps, Franklin, North Carolina Mingo Job Corps, Puxico, Missouri Ouachita Job Corps, Royal, Arkansas Pine Knot Job Corps, Pine Knot, Kentucky Pine Ridge Job Corps, Chadron, Nebraska Schenck Job Corps, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina Timber Lake Job Corps, Estacada, Oregon Trapper Creek Job Corps, Darby, Montana Wolf Creek Job Corps, Glide, Oregon To ensure continued interest and availability, applicants are required to re-certify their applications every 60 days. Failure to re-certify within 60- days will cause your application status to become inactive and you will not be considered for future vacancies. On-line applicants will receive notification via e-mail reminding them to update their availability. Hard copy (bubble dot) applicants will receive information with their initial application packet. To obtain more information about the US Forest Service and individual locations, go to www.fs.fed.us (a search can be done by State or by Name). This "search feature" will provide you with access to units websites for contact information, such as phone numbers, duty locations, and addresses. Units will be able to provide you with further insight into available opportunities. For hard copy applicants, locations and their codes will be listed in the application package to assist applicants when completing the bubbledot form. A mandatory recertification will be required to maintain an active available applicant pool. An eligible applicant who does not communicate his/her continued interest in employment within the prescribed period (60 days) will be placed in inactive status. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age upon appointments. There may still be some individual announcements advertised at various locations in this series, grade, and specialty if specific experience not contained in this announcement is required. These announcements will be posted at the USAJOBS www.usajobs.opm.gov and ADS www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html websites. Positions may be filled as career ladders (GS-186-4) or could be filled at the full performance level at the GS-0186-5 dependent upon the individual unit's needs.

Duties:

Provides practical information, instruction, guidance, or advice and counsel to members of a group residential facility.

Works as a team member, offering instruction and guidance on positive social skills, such as instructing students in diversity issues and conflict resolution skills. Assists students in meeting career goals through the use of a personal career development plan. Works with other staff members to provide personalized learning opportunities for students that emphasize employability skills. Provides positive feedback by recognizing positive behavior and student achievements.

Assists in ensuring that a caring and supportive environment exists for the students. Assists in providing an attractive physical and social environment that is appropriate to varying student needs and levels of maturity. Intervenes by correcting inappropriate behavior and non-performance.

Group Leadership in a Residential Living Environment 50%
Works as a trainee, addressing group living issues of limited difficulty, such as working with students and staff to ensure a safe and secure living environment. Works as a team member to create an environment in the residence where student input and feedback is encouraged and valued.

May be responsible for operating government vehicles including sedans, light pick-ups, 12-16 passenger vans, and 20 to 40 passenger buses. This may include buses with airbrakes.

Provides assistance in scheduling, coordinating, and supervising work details, recreational and other group activities. Assists in planning group activities, maintaining order and discipline among group members, and providing limited leadership and direction in the performance of daily housekeeping duties. Works with students to maintain the dormitory in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.

Assists in maintaining an individual record for each student that contains basic identifying information, emergency contacts, and written parental consent (for minors) for weekend passes to approved destinations. Checks the performance and behavior progress of students in the assigned dormitory.
Provides practical information, instruction, guidance, or advice and counsel to members of a group residential facility. Works as a team member, offering instruction and guidance on positive social skills, such as instructing students in diversity issues and conflict resolution skills. Assists students in meeting career goals through the use of a personal career development plan. Works with other staff members to provide personalized learning opportunities for students that emphasize employability skills. Provides positive feedback by recognizing positive behavior and student achievements. Assists in ensuring that a caring and supportive environment exists for the students. Assists in providing an attractive physical and social environment that is appropriate to varying student needs and levels of maturity. Intervenes by correcting inappropriate behavior and non-performance. Group Leadership in a Residential Living Environment 50% Works as a trainee, addressing group living issues of limited difficulty, such as working with students and staff to ensure a safe and secure living environment. Works as a team member to create an environment in the residence where student input and feedback is encouraged and valued. May be responsible for operating government vehicles including sedans, light pick-ups, 12-16 passenger vans, and 20 to 40 passenger buses. This may include buses with airbrakes. Provides assistance in scheduling, coordinating, and supervising work details, recreational and other group activities. Assists in planning group activities, maintaining order and discipline among group members, and providing limited leadership and direction in the performance of daily housekeeping duties. Works with students to maintain the dormitory in a safe, clean, and orderly condition. Assists in maintaining an individual record for each student that contains basic identifying information, emergency contacts, and written parental consent (for minors) for weekend passes to approved destinations. Checks the performance and behavior progress of students in the assigned dormitory.
Provides, or assists in providing, leadership and supervision to enrollees in a residential group living situation.
Provides, or assists in providing, leadership and supervision to enrollees in a residential group living situation.