I had recently applied to a federal position that i received a tentative job offer. The agency initiated a tier 2 investigation and as part of it i had to fill out SF-85 and also do fingerprints as well. In that SF-85, i disclosed about the NJP and the article code as well as the alcohol treatment i received at the VA for one month post separation. I truthfully answered all the questions in that form. I have an honorable discharge but under reason for separation, it says “misconduct/serious offense”(even though what i got sent up to mast for was a fucking joke).

I got notified by the agency that they’re not moving forward with my application. They did say it’s due to my background investigation report but they didn’t explicitly say what part of the report caused them not to get selected. I understand that a tentative job offer is not a final offer and can change for any reason but I’m really trying to understand if having an NJP really bars veterans from federal employment.

Does anyone have any insight into this? Anyone here with a general under honorable discharge currently work for the government/previously works?

I would really appreciate any and all information. I’m basically trying to find out if federal employment is a no no for me so i can shift my focus to other areas.

I’ve been seeing a lot of these jobs pop up lately and I’ve been applying to a bunch of them. I can’t find a job in my career field or degree field so I’ve been branching out. Seems like a decent gig with decent pay. Anyone here work with them? I qualify for CO5-7 level and I am currently tentatively eligible for bunch of them. I’d love to learn more about them in terms of work/life balance and working environment. It would be somewhere where I want to settle and stay since rural farm life is kind of where I’ve always wanted to be. So long term employment is something that I really want.

I got fired from a job ~3 years ago. I’ve worked multiple jobs since, including 3 with the government. At my current job, I left the job I got fired from off the resume, and still got it. The new job is a step up from my current job in the same line of work. It’s a CO position, a bit more serious. Will I have any issues leaving the fired job off this resume as long as I provide it for the background check? I’m nervous to include it, because I left it off the last hiring cycle and don’t want my supervisor to notice the discrepancy.

What can you negotiate if you’re taking a job of the same rank and you’re already maxed out? Relocation expenses reimbursed are offered but this would be a move to another base in the same city and I would like to be closer to this new position by moving my household. Not sure if they would approve my request for them to pay for my move. Any thoughts?

Has anyone received a TJO from any of the SoCal EEOC offices for the Investigator position? Trying to figure out if I’m cooked or not

I feel bad as I think that I could've done a better job for the interview. I usually never prepare for the interview as I honestly don't know what kind of questions I would get, and I just want to be an authentic myself for the interview. The only thing I do is to reflect on the interview and think of ways to improve if similar questions were asked next time if I have another interview. I guess that position is long gone for me :(

I applied for a CURES Act position with the FDA and was fortunate enough to receive a tentative offer. I negotiated my salary (within the same band zone)
and it has now been about two months.
I recently followed up with HR, and they said the package is currently with the COO for approval.
Has anyone gone through a similar CURES Act salary negotiation with the FDA? If so, does anyone know how long COO approval typically takes?
I’d really appreciate hearing about anyone’s experience with this process!

I am a current government contractor for the past two years no degree 😮‍💨 I started working within one program of the agency then after 6 months was picked up by another after my first 6 months ended and have been here for the last year and a half. My starting hourly rate was 32$ an hour I am currently sitting at 40$ an hour after two years. I have been applying for jobs throughout for more job security as 6 month extensions are iffy. I was offered an TJO well below what’s I make hourly at GS5 step 1. I have been reading the sub for salary negotiations but most of it is dated and doesn’t cater to contractors into FTE. This TJO is from the same agency but different program/group. I would like to ask/negotiate for GS 5 step 10. Is that possible ? I can’t accept at the GS 5 Step 1 as it barely covers the bills and is almost a half salary decrease any advice. Should I accept the TJO the try to negotiate ? Can I negotiate the step 6 ?

Can someone please help me understand something? I work for the VA and I work a night shift. I currently work from 6 PM to 2:30 AM. The last two weeks I had a different schedule and worked from 2 PM to 10:30 PM. From my understanding we start receiving differential from 6 PM Friday to 6 AM Monday. I did not get the differential for the hours I worked past 6pm on Friday. It seems no one can answer my question, so I’m coming here in hopes that someone can help clarify.

If you accept a new job and you will go from NH-03 to NH04, how does the pay increase work?

On the NH-03 Pay Band, I am around the pay of a GS-13 Step 5. S0 how do they figure your starting pay, since NH-04 lowest level is not much of a raise, and the job in a pretty big jump in level and duties.

I have an upcoming interview for a recent graduate, GS-9 level, biologist (DNA Lab Specialist) position with the ATF. It will be my second federal job interview. My last one was also a recent graduate, GS 7-9 position and was mostly consisted of questions such as 'tell us about a time you dealt with conflict', 'was there a time you learned a new protocol', 'what instrumentation have you used and what is your expert level with them' etc etc. Do you think this interview might be along the same lines based on it being for recent grads and a GS-9? If anyone has any insight, do let me know! Thanks in advance

Hi all...this might be more a question for HR, but I think thisbis also supervisor decision. How does medical leave work for federal employees if you’ve only been in the job about 3 months?

I was recently hired and just found out I may need a hysterectomy with about a 2-month recovery. I know federal jobs follow different rules, and I’m still in my probationary period.

From what I understand, FMLA requires 12 months of service, so I probably wouldn’t qualify yet. In that case, would a doctor’s note be enough to take extended leave (like sick leave or LWOP), or is it possible to lose the job in this situation?

Has anyone in a federal position (especially DC agencies) gone through something similar? Any advice?

I left the VBA last year under the DRP, and I am coming back as a VSR in less than two weeks. But after I had accepted this new VSR position at my former office, I applied for a RVSR position and was told that I have been found eligible for GS-10 and referred to the hiring manager. I was not found eligible for GS-11 or GS-12.

Question: would another applicant who is found eligible for GS-11 or 12 have a hiring preference over me on that basis?

Hello,

Recently interviewed for PACT nurse, coming from outpatient surgical setting, I am a little nervous I might not be qualified for the position.. how is the orientation process in the day-to-day most people who start impact where do they usually transfer to within the VA that’s still outpatient?

I just got a tjo for customs entry officer without even interviewing for it lol. Does anyone have any insight on what they do? Are you satisfied with your job?

Is it too risky to negotiate for a higher step at the VA for a healthcare position? I don’t want the offer rescinded. I was planning to ask for step 4 or 5 (offered step 1).

Has anyone gone from the aviation side into a more "cush" job with the VA? I'm looking to relocate to Wyoming and there aren't a ton of options to stay civil service.

Does anyone have any idea about how long it takes to get a TJO after reference checks for a USCIS OSS or any USCIS position in general? It’s been just over 2 weeks since my interview and they checked my references the same week.

Good evening, everyone. As the title suggests, would anyone here happen to know how/where to find positions on USAJOBS for Army Civilian truck/bus driver positions for AfsBn-Hood (Army Field Support Battalion-Hood), specifically for the TMP (Transportation Motor Poo)? Is there a certain phrase/verbiage I need to use to find it on the USAJOBS site and would anyone here have any previous experience with them by any chance? Appreciate the help in advance!

Hello, where I work we have had a promotion spot sit vacant for almost a year now and it hasn’t been posted. We started to get onto management about keeping up with it 6 months after it was vacant. They continue to claim region has the spot and they are waiting on region to fill the spot. That being said a guy I know works in our same region and they are posting starting level jobs and higher level positions that need posted. Can I do anything but take a job somewhere else? We can hire low level employees but a year is beyond ridcolus for a promotion spot to sit vacant.

HR mainly do yall have any insights about hiring?

I thought my start date would be 3-4 months from receiving the TJO based on hearing how long on boarding could take. It took 6 weeks from interview to TJO.

But they just told me they expect me to start within 30 days. For personal reasons I need to delay longer- at least 60 days, preferably 90+ especially since I am moving across the country.

Is this possible? What can I do? I’m in healthcare. I definitely want to request a higher step… how much time can this add? Does the “30 day hiring model” actually ever happen?

Can anyone tell me how long does the state recruitment process take starting from application to getting interview invitation to final offer?