Summary
Are you interested in reassigning to another geographic location? If so, submit your availability for positions and locations under the SSA-4100 provision. Your application will be retained for positions for which you are qualified for one (1) year, during which time you may be considered for a noncompetitive reassignment, temporary promotion not-to-exceed 120 days, or change-to-lower-grade if there is a management need to fill position in the location(s) you select.
This job is open to

• Internal to an agency
  Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency
Current permanent SSA employees and thoseserving under Schedule A, Reg. 213.3102(u), Veterans Recruitment Appointments, and time-limited appointments for 30% or more disabled veterans.
Duties

• If you previously submitted a PACS appraisal and have since received a new final appraisal for the prior FY; your SSA-45 has been updated or your location preferences have changed, to be considered you MUST upload new documentation.
• Employees who submit their SSA-45s to this file are not entitled to selection and your application will not automatically be considered for positions posted under SSA's Internal Vacancies Online (IVOL) process.
• Employees interested in positions posted under IVOL must apply for those positions separately from this announcement.
• Selected employees will perform the duties of the position to which they are assigned.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be in good standing.
• Official Personnel Folders will not be reviewed.
• Indicate on the SSA-45 if you are on a temp promotion/detail.
• Indicate on the SSA-45 if your position has promotion potential.
• Employees in the excepted service cannot convert to the competitive service by way of this announcement. If selected, excepted service employees will be reassigned to another position in the excepted service.
• Employees may be subject to an additional security investigation if selected for a position with a higher sensitivity level.
• Employees may not be selected for reassignment to positions with higher promotion potential than the full performance level of their current position.

Qualifications
Applications will be accepted for non-competitive reassignment or change-to-lower grade only.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS

• For positions where Meet and deal ability is required: by the closing date of the announcement, candidates who have not occupied SSA positions for which meet-and-deal ability is required as a selective placement factor MUST upload a completed Certification of Meet and Deal Ability form. If you do not submit the form by the closing date of the announcement, you will be disqualified for the position. If you do not already have this documentation, contact your supervisor or manager.
• Candidates who are in/have held positions requiring meet-and-deal certification do NOT have to submit documentation when applying for this position. Click here to view a list of positions that meet this requirement.

Bilingual Certification Interview: To qualify for bilingual positions, applicants must submit the results of their bilingual certification interview.
The SSA-45 will be used to determine if employees meet the qualification requirements for the position(s) in which they are interested.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Salary range shown is the Rest of the US scale. Actual salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions. Candidates currently receiving a higher locality pay than the location(s) for which they have applied are advised that should they be selected, differences in locality pay may result in a lower salary. Please visit OPM's Salaries & Wages page for the locality area definitions and pay scales.

• Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will not be rated and ranked as this announcement is for noncompetitive reassignment or change-to-lower grade only. Applications will be evaluated to determine eligibility based on responses to the online questionnaire, which determines your basic eligibility for consideration (appointment type, successful performance, current permanent grade).
Note: If you are eligible based on your responses to the online questionnaire, your SSA-45 will be used to verify whether or not you meet the minimum qualification requirements for the position(s) you indicate. If your SSA-45 does not support your qualifications for a position you indicated, your name will be removed from further consideration for that position only. Also, if you indicate you are not eligible in the online questionnaire, your application will not receive further consideration.
Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your responses are subject to verification by the selecting official.

• Benefits
  Review our benefits
• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  Employees must submit an SSA-45 and a copy of their most recent performance appraisal.
  Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email, standard mail, or facsimile sent directly to the Servicing Personnel Office. Applicants are required to file through the online application process. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.
• How to Apply
  Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Statements
  Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire or in your SSA-45 may be subject to verification. By completing the electronic application process, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package, which includes:
  1. Documents for uploading (must be prepared and/or available prior to completing the questionnaire):
  
  • A completed SSA-45
  • A copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal
  • Miscellaneous: (i.e. meet-and-deal certification, etc.) if applicable.
  • Transcripts: (i.e. proof of education) if applicable.
  • SF-50: If you are serving under a special appointment type (Schedule A 213.3102(u), VRA, 30% or more disabled veteran, excepted service appointment for attorneys, etc.), please submit a copy of an SF-50 showing the type of appointment you hold.
  2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire - Select the Apply button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account and follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
  If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact DCHR OPE CPPS at DCHR.OPE.HQ.4100@SSA.GOV or 410-965-1234.
  Individuals with disabilities may call us via Federal Relay using the (voice) contact telephone provided.
  APPLYING FROM A PERSONAL COMPUTER OUTSIDE OF WORK
  SSA employees may access Internal Vacancies On-Line (IVOL) postings and apply for vacancies from locations outside of SSA (e.g., from home, public computer, etc.). Please use the following link: http://ssai.usajobs.gov. Be sure to forward the link and other application materials (such as the SSA-45) to an email source accessible from outside of SSA (e.g. your personal computer, etc.).
  Agency contact information
  DCHR OPE CPPS
  Phone
  410-965-1234
  Email
  DCHR.OPE.HQ.4100@SSA.GOV
  Address
  HQ General Availability
  6401 Security Boulevard
  Woodlawn, MD 21235
  US
  Next steps
  This announcement serves as an electronic 4100 file only. If a manager has a position to fill, he/she will request from the HR office to access the applications of employees expressing interest in that position and location. If an interview is required, the hiring office will contact you directly.
  Employees will receive notifications at various stages in the process:(1) application received; (2) if referred to selecting official; (3) selected or not selected.
  Applications to this file will expire will expire one (1) year from the opening date of this announcement. A message providing information on submitting updated application materials will be posted on the website of the Center for Human Resources office that services the area to which you are interested in moving.
• Fair and Transparent
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents
Employees must submit an SSA-45 and a copy of their most recent performance appraisal.
Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email, standard mail, or facsimile sent directly to the Servicing Personnel Office. Applicants are required to file through the online application process. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.
How to Apply
Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Statements
Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire or in your SSA-45 may be subject to verification. By completing the electronic application process, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package, which includes:
1. Documents for uploading (must be prepared and/or available prior to completing the questionnaire):

• A completed SSA-45
• A copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal
• Miscellaneous: (i.e. meet-and-deal certification, etc.) if applicable.
• Transcripts: (i.e. proof of education) if applicable.
• SF-50: If you are serving under a special appointment type (Schedule A 213.3102(u), VRA, 30% or more disabled veteran, excepted service appointment for attorneys, etc.), please submit a copy of an SF-50 showing the type of appointment you hold.

2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire - Select the Apply button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account and follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact DCHR OPE CPPS at DCHR.OPE.HQ.4100@SSA.GOV or 410-965-1234.
Individuals with disabilities may call us via Federal Relay using the (voice) contact telephone provided.
APPLYING FROM A PERSONAL COMPUTER OUTSIDE OF WORK
SSA employees may access Internal Vacancies On-Line (IVOL) postings and apply for vacancies from locations outside of SSA (e.g., from home, public computer, etc.). Please use the following link: http://ssai.usajobs.gov. Be sure to forward the link and other application materials (such as the SSA-45) to an email source accessible from outside of SSA (e.g. your personal computer, etc.).
Agency contact information
DCHR OPE CPPS
Phone
410-965-1234
Email
DCHR.OPE.HQ.4100@SSA.GOV
Address
HQ General Availability
6401 Security Boulevard
Woodlawn, MD 21235
US
Next steps
This announcement serves as an electronic 4100 file only. If a manager has a position to fill, he/she will request from the HR office to access the applications of employees expressing interest in that position and location. If an interview is required, the hiring office will contact you directly.
Employees will receive notifications at various stages in the process:(1) application received; (2) if referred to selecting official; (3) selected or not selected.
Applications to this file will expire will expire one (1) year from the opening date of this announcement. A message providing information on submitting updated application materials will be posted on the website of the Center for Human Resources office that services the area to which you are interested in moving.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request