Federal Job Opportunities
Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA)
Our Mission
Public Debt's mission is to borrow money needed to operate the Federal Government and to account for the resulting public debt. Our function is to conduct Treasury's debt finance and accounting operations through the sale of U.S. savings bonds and Treasury notes, bonds, and bills. Currently, Public Debt employs more than 1800 individuals in a variety of occupational fields related to computers, management, finance and accounting. The majority of employees are located in our office in Parkersburg, WV. We also have offices located in Washington, D.C.
The Program
The Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA) Program is designed to provide jobs and training opportunities to veterans. Federal agencies may noncompetitively hire eligible and qualified veterans who received other than a dishonorable discharge, and meet job qualifications.
At the end of a two-year period from the VRA appointment, a veteran will be converted provided work performance and conduct are deemed at an acceptable level.
Eligibility Requirements
The following individuals are eligible for a VRA appointment:
- Disabled veterans;
- Veterans who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war declared by Congress, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized.
- Veterans who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a military operation for which the Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; and
- Veterans separated from active duty within the past 3 years.
There is no minimum service requirement, but the individual must have served on active duty, not active duty for training.
Maximum Entry Grade Level
The veteran must meet the qualification requirements for the position. Qualified VRA eligibles may be appointed to positions up to GS-11 or equivalent.
How to Apply
Public Debt accepts applications from VRA-eligible candidates for any job vacancy announced with the Area of Consideration listed as "All Status."
Applicants must submit a complete application package for each vacancy. Each package must include the following:
- Application (e.g., Optional Application for Federal Employment, OF-612; Application for Federal Employment, SF-171; or résumé). Note: Applicants who wish to submit a résumé should consult the OF 510 brochure entitled Applying for a Federal Job. The brochure can be obtained via the internet at http://www.opm.gov/forms/.
- A copy of the Form DD 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty.
- Application for 10-point veteran preference, SF 15, if applicable. Include required documentation listed on the back of the SF 15 form.
- Any other required information listed on the vacancy announcement.
For additional information, please contact:
- USA Jobs - http://www.usajobs.opm.gov
- Public Debt Home Page - http://www.publicdebt.treas.gov
- Job Information - http://www.publicdebt.treas.gov/oa/oafedemp.htm
- Audix (304) 480-6144
For deaf and/or hard-of-hearing individuals:
(304) 480-8341 - TDD
Interpreter services are available for employees.
Public Debt
Recruitment and Classification Branch
200 Third Street, Avery 3A
Parkersburg, WV 26106
(304) 480-6650 - general information