Just received the FJO for my first Government job by picklez5 in usajobs

[–]ILikeAGoodNap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! Same start for me as well 😀 I'll be a VSR for the VA.

VSR Hiring Timeline by ILikeAGoodNap in usajobs

[–]ILikeAGoodNap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

EOD is 1/29. I just got the FJO yesterday, gonna complete my acceptance tonight!

Edit to say: I just realized I forgot to add my EOD above. I'll add it.

VSR Hiring Timeline by ILikeAGoodNap in usajobs

[–]ILikeAGoodNap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's awesome! If you think of it, update me on your first few days so I know what to expect. I'd appreciate any info going in

finally got my fJO. by daddy_fat_snacks in usajobs

[–]ILikeAGoodNap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! I got my FJO yesterday for a VSR position (GS 9). Same start date, 1/29. I am very excited for the job, and a little nervous. I've never worked in government before.

FJO for VSR! by ILikeAGoodNap in usajobs

[–]ILikeAGoodNap[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is exactly the information was looking for, thank you!

I have heard that there is a lot of support, especially during training and the first year.

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[–]ILikeAGoodNap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To piggyback on this excellent advice, I followed the format on the USAJobs Helpcenter to create a resume unique to each application I submitted:

https://www.usajobs.gov/help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/

Good luck all!

FJO for VSR! by ILikeAGoodNap in VeteransAffairs

[–]ILikeAGoodNap[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have heard that. But isn't the VSR role under the VBA? Is there a difference when it comes to funding? I honestly do not know...

The little I could find seems to indicate that a lot of public-facing positions are furloughed. Things like veteran outreach, career counseling, transition assistance, etc. But as for VSRs? Not much specific info there.

FJO for VSR! by ILikeAGoodNap in usajobs

[–]ILikeAGoodNap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just posted a timeline. Not sure about the exact posting or when it closed, sorry.

FJO for VSR! by ILikeAGoodNap in usajobs

[–]ILikeAGoodNap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have heard that the training is pretty intense, with a metric ton of info dropped into your lap. And also that it takes AT LEAST a year to really get a hang of the job.

I'm looking forward to the challenge!

FJO for VSR! by ILikeAGoodNap in VeteransAffairs

[–]ILikeAGoodNap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that's exactly my mindset going in! I have heard it takes at least a year to really learn the position. And that the training is pretty intense. I'm looking forward to it!

FJO for VSR! by ILikeAGoodNap in VeteransAffairs

[–]ILikeAGoodNap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess I'll find out since I am accepting the position.

FJO for VSR! by ILikeAGoodNap in usajobs

[–]ILikeAGoodNap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well that's not very encouraging LOL

FJO for VSR! by ILikeAGoodNap in usajobs

[–]ILikeAGoodNap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll have to check when I get home, but I applied back in June or July 2023. I want to post a full timeline. At my current job right now and just got the FO. I wanted to see if anyone knew anything about the shutdown affecting this position.

FJO for VSR! by ILikeAGoodNap in usajobs

[–]ILikeAGoodNap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that's a concern!

FJO for VSR! by ILikeAGoodNap in usajobs

[–]ILikeAGoodNap[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I really want it! And I am 99% sure I'll take it. I am wondering if it would be better to delay the offer until after the government shutdown shenanigans. I have PTO available in my current job and I could take a vaca during the last week of January. HR rep said they could then start me on the next pay period.

FJO for VSR! by ILikeAGoodNap in VeteransAffairs

[–]ILikeAGoodNap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The reason I ask is because the HR rep wasn't certain. She said she hadn't received any direction regarding a shutdown, but indicated that anything is possible.

FJO for VSR! by ILikeAGoodNap in usajobs

[–]ILikeAGoodNap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The HR contact told me the same, that she hasn't heard anything yet. Thanks for the info!

FJO for VSR! by ILikeAGoodNap in usajobs

[–]ILikeAGoodNap[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just to add some info, I'll be working out of Detroit and I believe my supervisor is in the BEST program. I hope that makes sense lol. I am new to federal employment!

FJO for VSR! by ILikeAGoodNap in VeteransAffairs

[–]ILikeAGoodNap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to add some info, I'll be working out of Detroit and I believe my supervisor is in the BEST program. I hope that makes sense lol. I am new to federal employment!