CONTRACT SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
4.
4 Eglin AFB, FL Eglin AFB, FL Part-time Full-time Part-time Full-time $70,183 - $110,204 a year $70,183 - $110,204 a year 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago Duties Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies procurement guidelines, policies, regulations, impacting a cross-section of programs.
Develops solicitations and contracts ensuring consistency with key supporting documents, ensures appropriate use of required documentation and inclusion of appropriate clauses/provisions/terms and conditions.
Plans, develops and establishes the acquisition strategy for the overall program, functions as the lead negotiator throughout the process.
Performs preaward and postaward functions involving a variety of contract types.
Negotiates and prepares contracts/agreements/instruments and supporting documents for all actions.
Requirements Conditions of Employment U.
S.
Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.
sss.
gov Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
https:
//afciviliancareers.
com/regulatory/ Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays Shift work and emergency overtime may be required Submit to counter-intelligence polygraph Disclosure of Political Appointments Direct Deposit:
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
This position may require travel.
Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
The employee must, within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually, thereafter, file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations.
This is a Centrally Managed position under the Contracting Career Field.
This is an APDP position requiring Level/Tier 1 (Foundational) Non-Critical certification in Contracting within 24 months of assignment.
This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements.
Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) amended section 1724 of title 10, United States Code.
Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Basic Education Requirements:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
NOTE:
YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS.
OR A current member of the Armed Forces (not retired or separated) OR a current DOD employee that meets the following requirements:
1) served as a contracting officer with authority to award or administer in excess of the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) on or before 30 September 2000; 2) served in an 1102 position or as a Service member in a similar occupational specialty on or before September 30, 2000; OR, (3) is an enlisted member of the Contingency Contracting Force (CCF).
This exemption only applies to CCF members in their current or future CCF positions.
The baccalaureate degree exemption does not apply to current CCF members seeking new hire employment within DoD as an 1102.
or (4) is described in subsection (e)(1)(B) of 10 USC 1724.
NOTE:
MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS WITH APPLICATION.
NOTE:
The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000.
Current civilian personnel in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement.
Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Applicants must have or will have within 120 days of the closing of this announcement at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade DO-1 (GS-11 equivalent), or equivalent in other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes:
Providing business advice and assistance to technical personnel involved in the development of the performance work statement/statement of work or data requirements; reviewing a diverse variety of requisition packages for adequacy and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements; or issuing solicitations and amendments.
Desired Skills/Expertise:
Previous Experience in classified acquisition procurements highly desired Strong oral and written skills, past briefing skills to senior leadership desired NOTE:
Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.
One year at the DO-01 (GS-11 equivalent) level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the DO-02 (GS-12/13equivalent) level.
TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
COMPETENCIES:
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Problem Solving, Communication, Business Management, Oral and Written Communication, Teamwork and Leadership.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID
Experience:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Experience:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.
e.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.
g.
, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY:
If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application.
Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.
An accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education must accredit education.
Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.
S.
education program.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here.
To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position.
You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants):
Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.
Click here for more information.
This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
Tax Law Impact for PCS:
On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025.
When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable.
Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position.
Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire.
If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of not qualified or insufficient information and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.
Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, may be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference.
APPRAISALS/AWARDS:
Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process.
Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application.
Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration.
Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming.
Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
Online Application:
Questionnaire Resume:
For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.
e.
, month/year to month/year or month/year to present).
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.
e.
GS-0301-09.
Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume.
Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc.
, on your resume.
To ensure full consideration of your experience and education we encourage you to use the USAJOBS resume builder to prepare your resume or to guide you in preparing your resume.
See http:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Content/pdfs/Tutorials-Resume.
pdf for more information.
Transcripts/Registration/License:
If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS:
The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date.
Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave.
At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a certification memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position.
The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.
e.
separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note:
The VOW Act provides tentative preference.
If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:
59 PM (ET) on 03/04/2024 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:
https:
//apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12195479 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire.
Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1.
Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications).
If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed.
The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is most recent.
It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
If your resume includes photographs (or links to social media), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, or personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc.
, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.
e.
, hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present).
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2.
A complete Application Questionnaire 3.
Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section).
Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (Includes current Air Force employees):
You are required to submit legible copy/copies of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a 1 or 2 AND block 34 must be a1).
Additionally, if you are applying for a higher grade (GS) and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note:
Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).
PLEASE NOTE:
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.
e.
, resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully.
You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here.
Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Agency contact information Total Force Service Center Phone 1-800-525-0102 Email email protected Address AFLD WP 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US Next steps Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.
Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration.
If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS.
Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
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 The following documents are required and must be provided with your application.
Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration.
Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming.
Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
Online Application:
Questionnaire Resume:
For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.
e.
, month/year to month/year or month/year to present).
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.
e.
GS-0301-09.
Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume.
Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc.
, on your resume.
To ensure full consideration of your experience and education we encourage you to use the USAJOBS resume builder to prepare your resume or to guide you in preparing your resume.
See http:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Content/pdfs/Tutorials-Resume.
pdf for more information.
Transcripts/Registration/License:
If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS:
The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date.
Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave.
At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a certification memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position.
The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.
e.
separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note:
The VOW Act provides tentative preference.
If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help This job is open to The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
4 Eglin AFB, FL Eglin AFB, FL Part-time Full-time Part-time Full-time $70,183 - $110,204 a year $70,183 - $110,204 a year 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago Duties Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies procurement guidelines, policies, regulations, impacting a cross-section of programs.
Develops solicitations and contracts ensuring consistency with key supporting documents, ensures appropriate use of required documentation and inclusion of appropriate clauses/provisions/terms and conditions.
Plans, develops and establishes the acquisition strategy for the overall program, functions as the lead negotiator throughout the process.
Performs preaward and postaward functions involving a variety of contract types.
Negotiates and prepares contracts/agreements/instruments and supporting documents for all actions.
Requirements Conditions of Employment U.
S.
Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.
sss.
gov Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
https:
//afciviliancareers.
com/regulatory/ Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays Shift work and emergency overtime may be required Submit to counter-intelligence polygraph Disclosure of Political Appointments Direct Deposit:
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
This position may require travel.
Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
The employee must, within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually, thereafter, file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations.
This is a Centrally Managed position under the Contracting Career Field.
This is an APDP position requiring Level/Tier 1 (Foundational) Non-Critical certification in Contracting within 24 months of assignment.
This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements.
Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) amended section 1724 of title 10, United States Code.
Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Basic Education Requirements:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
NOTE:
YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS.
OR A current member of the Armed Forces (not retired or separated) OR a current DOD employee that meets the following requirements:
1) served as a contracting officer with authority to award or administer in excess of the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) on or before 30 September 2000; 2) served in an 1102 position or as a Service member in a similar occupational specialty on or before September 30, 2000; OR, (3) is an enlisted member of the Contingency Contracting Force (CCF).
This exemption only applies to CCF members in their current or future CCF positions.
The baccalaureate degree exemption does not apply to current CCF members seeking new hire employment within DoD as an 1102.
or (4) is described in subsection (e)(1)(B) of 10 USC 1724.
NOTE:
MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS WITH APPLICATION.
NOTE:
The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000.
Current civilian personnel in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement.
Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Applicants must have or will have within 120 days of the closing of this announcement at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade DO-1 (GS-11 equivalent), or equivalent in other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes:
Providing business advice and assistance to technical personnel involved in the development of the performance work statement/statement of work or data requirements; reviewing a diverse variety of requisition packages for adequacy and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements; or issuing solicitations and amendments.
Desired Skills/Expertise:
Previous Experience in classified acquisition procurements highly desired Strong oral and written skills, past briefing skills to senior leadership desired NOTE:
Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.
One year at the DO-01 (GS-11 equivalent) level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the DO-02 (GS-12/13equivalent) level.
TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
COMPETENCIES:
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Problem Solving, Communication, Business Management, Oral and Written Communication, Teamwork and Leadership.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID
Experience:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Experience:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.
e.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.
g.
, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY:
If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application.
Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.
An accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education must accredit education.
Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.
S.
education program.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here.
To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position.
You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants):
Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.
Click here for more information.
This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
Tax Law Impact for PCS:
On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025.
When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable.
Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position.
Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire.
If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of not qualified or insufficient information and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.
Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, may be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference.
APPRAISALS/AWARDS:
Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process.
Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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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.
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application.
Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration.
Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming.
Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
Online Application:
Questionnaire Resume:
For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.
e.
, month/year to month/year or month/year to present).
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.
e.
GS-0301-09.
Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume.
Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc.
, on your resume.
To ensure full consideration of your experience and education we encourage you to use the USAJOBS resume builder to prepare your resume or to guide you in preparing your resume.
See http:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Content/pdfs/Tutorials-Resume.
pdf for more information.
Transcripts/Registration/License:
If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS:
The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date.
Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave.
At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a certification memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position.
The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.
e.
separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note:
The VOW Act provides tentative preference.
If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:
59 PM (ET) on 03/04/2024 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:
https:
//apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12195479 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire.
Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1.
Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications).
If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed.
The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is most recent.
It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
If your resume includes photographs (or links to social media), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, or personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc.
, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.
e.
, hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present).
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2.
A complete Application Questionnaire 3.
Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section).
Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (Includes current Air Force employees):
You are required to submit legible copy/copies of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a 1 or 2 AND block 34 must be a1).
Additionally, if you are applying for a higher grade (GS) and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note:
Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).
PLEASE NOTE:
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.
e.
, resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully.
You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here.
Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Agency contact information Total Force Service Center Phone 1-800-525-0102 Email email protected Address AFLD WP 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US Next steps Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.
Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration.
If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS.
Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
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 The following documents are required and must be provided with your application.
Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration.
Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming.
Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
Online Application:
Questionnaire Resume:
For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.
e.
, month/year to month/year or month/year to present).
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.
e.
GS-0301-09.
Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume.
Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc.
, on your resume.
To ensure full consideration of your experience and education we encourage you to use the USAJOBS resume builder to prepare your resume or to guide you in preparing your resume.
See http:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Content/pdfs/Tutorials-Resume.
pdf for more information.
Transcripts/Registration/License:
If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS:
The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date.
Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave.
At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a certification memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position.
The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.
e.
separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note:
The VOW Act provides tentative preference.
If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help This job is open to The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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