CREDIBLE MESSENGER

GS-04 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS You may qualify at the GS-04 level if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements: A. At least two years of education above high school at an accredited business or technical school, junior college, college, or university. OR B. At least six months of general experience which is any type of work that demonstrates the applicant’s ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation AND six months of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-03 level using rules, processes, procedures, or operations related to restorative justice promoting positive second chances; or skill in interacting with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and requires familiarity with a personal computer and other technology applicable to online searches and applications. OR C. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and general and specialized experience may be used to meet the total experience requirements. Note about Education: You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT I certify that I meet the following criteria: (a) formerly incarcerated individual, and have not been re-arrested; or (b) formerly incarcerated individual, have successfully completed a period of parole or supervised release (e.g., was not discharged from supervision due to lack of compliance), and have not been re-arrested; or (c) successfully completed a period of probation (e.g., was not discharged from supervision due to a lack of compliance) and have not been re-arrested; AND (d) have demonstrated integrity and the ability to turn my own life around. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Temporary Federal Employment Opportunity for formerly criminal justice involved individuals who have turned their lives around. This Credible Messenger position is for individuals who (a) were previously incarcerated, (b) were previously incarcerated and successfully completed a period of parole or supervised release, or (c) successfully completed a period of probation, and (d) have not been re-arrested and are not currently on probation.