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Summary
The Air Force's only organization wholly dedicated to leading the discovery, development, and integration of warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace forces. AFRL traces its roots back to the vision of early airpower leaders who understood science as the key to air supremacy. The passionate commitment of our people to realize this vision has helped create the world's best air, space and cyberspace.
These positions are being filled under the Expedited Hiring Authority for Acquisition Positions and are for anticipated vacancies.
The positions may be filled at the DR-02, DR-03, or DR-04 level.
The pay band equivalencies are as follows:
DR-02 is equivalent to GS-12 - GS-13
DR-03 is equivalent to GS-14
DR-04 is equivalent to GS-15
Basic Pay Range DR-02: $61,289-$96,239
Basic Pay Range DR-03: $84,589-$119,539
Basic Pay Range DR-04: $107,889-$133,444
Pay will vary by pay band and geographic location.
This is a public notice and may be used to fill anticipated permanent, temporary or term vacancies with a full-time or part-time work schedule at various locations as vacancies occur during the open period. Modified Term, Term, and Temporary appointments may be extended without further announcement. A modified term appointment may be non-competitively converted to a career appointment.
Your application material will only be reviewed for vacancies received by the closing date of this public notice which match your desired geographic locations, experiences and competencies. After the closing date you will no longer receive consideration for this public notice.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
04/01/2017 to 06/30/2017
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Salary
$61,905 - $134,776 per year
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Pay scale & grade
DR 02 - 04
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Locations
Few vacancies in the following locations:
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Edwards AFB, CA Few vacancies
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Eglin AFB, FL Few vacancies
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Eglin AFB, FL Few vacancies
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Eglin AFB, FL Few vacancies
Additional locations are listed below.
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Multiple Appointment Types
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Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
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Service
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Job family (Series)
0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Announcement number
9X17EHA-1932863-000000-XB
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Control number
466443600
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Duties
MAJOR DUTIES: 0401 - Biological Scientist: This series covers positions that manage, supervise, lead, or perform professional research, or scientific work in biology, agriculture, or natural resources management.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. citizenship required
- Travel expenses may or may not be paid
- Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may or may not be used
- Must obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance required for position
- A 3-year probationary period is required for permanent positions
- This is a Public Notice for anticipated vacanies
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT/OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
§ The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
§ Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.
§ The work may require the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station via military or commercial aircraft.
§ This may/may not be a Testing Designated Position. The incumbent may be subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participateion in random drug testing.
§ Employee may be required to work overtime; other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
§ The selectee may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450), prior to entering on duty and annually thereafter.
A 1-year supervisory probationary period is required, if applicable. All newly-assigned first-level supervisors are required to complete Mandatory Supervisory Training (MST) within 120-days of assignment.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower pay band or equivalent. Specialized experience must include experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization and as described in the MAJOR DUTIES section.
To view qualifying education requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link:
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp
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Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position:
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0400/0401.htm
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.
Education
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
FOREIGN EDUCATION SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Click hereAdditional information
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here.
Reemployment Annuitant: 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.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service of more than three (3) calendar days may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Internal applicants will require a new appointment.
It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
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.
Benefits of Working for the Federal Government - Click here for an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service of more than three (3) calendar days may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Internal applicants will require a new appointment.
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated: Applicants will be evaluated as qualified based on an assessment of the candidate's experience and competencies against criteria derived through a job analysis of the duties.
Eligible applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience or related education as reflected in their resume and supporting documents. Candidates are encouraged to ensure work experience clearly shows possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position, and the technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
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.
Benefits of Working for the Federal Government - Click here for an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service of more than three (3) calendar days may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Internal applicants will require a new appointment.
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 by the closing date of the announcement:
· Online Application (Questionnaire)
· Resume (Must include beginning/ending month & year for each employment period)
·Veterans’ Preference - a copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character
of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service
dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10 point preference you must
submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces
(or documentation of purple heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-
Point veteran preference).
IF APPLICABLE: ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires the active duty service member to furnish a “certification” of active service. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the “certification” is signed. Agencies are required to accept, process, and grant tentative veterans preference to those active duty service members who submit a certification along with their job application materials. The “certification” must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid “certification” of service with their initial application will be found “not eligible”. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
For more information on veterans’ preference click here.
The following documents are recommended but not required and if submitted, they should be provided by the closing date of the announcement.
· Transcripts (Official or Unofficial) or statement from the institution's registrar; dean or other appropriate official; or equivalent documentation which confirms completion of requirement for the required degree.
Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.
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
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional required documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, June 30, 2017.
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 occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, click here for the required cover page. This Vacancy ID is 1932863. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. OPM Form 1203FX must be provided to show your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Click here for the OPM Form 1203-FX., and
3. Fax all required documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will be the cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE: The numbering on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire. Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire restarts with number one, so when entering your responses, please continue regardless of number sequence. This issue has been identified and will be resolved as soon as possible. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their responses are transferred accurately.Agency contact information
XB Team Specialist
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Civilian Personnel
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Dayton, OH 45433
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your application was submitted successfully.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided by the closing date of the announcement:
· Online Application (Questionnaire)
· Resume (Must include beginning/ending month & year for each employment period)
·Veterans’ Preference - a copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character
of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service
dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10 point preference you must
submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces
(or documentation of purple heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-
Point veteran preference).
IF APPLICABLE: ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires the active duty service member to furnish a “certification” of active service. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the “certification” is signed. Agencies are required to accept, process, and grant tentative veterans preference to those active duty service members who submit a certification along with their job application materials. The “certification” must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid “certification” of service with their initial application will be found “not eligible”. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
For more information on veterans’ preference click here.
The following documents are recommended but not required and if submitted, they should be provided by the closing date of the announcement.
· Transcripts (Official or Unofficial) or statement from the institution's registrar; dean or other appropriate official; or equivalent documentation which confirms completion of requirement for the required degree.
Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.
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.
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional required documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, June 30, 2017.
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 occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, click here for the required cover page. This Vacancy ID is 1932863. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. OPM Form 1203FX must be provided to show your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Click here for the OPM Form 1203-FX., and
3. Fax all required documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will be the cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE: The numbering on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire. Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire restarts with number one, so when entering your responses, please continue regardless of number sequence. This issue has been identified and will be resolved as soon as possible. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their responses are transferred accurately.Agency contact information
XB Team Specialist
- Address
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Civilian Personnel
DO NOT MAIL DOCUMENTATION
Dayton, OH 45433
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your application was submitted successfully.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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XB Team Specialist
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Civilian Personnel
DO NOT MAIL DOCUMENTATION
Dayton, OH 45433