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Summary
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The Director of the Strategic Partnering Directorate leads a diverse, high-performing team to strategically plan, implement, integrate, and support a wide portfolio of domestic and international partnerships, as well as enterprise-level technology transfer & transition programs, in order to achieve AFRL mission priorities.
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
02/06/2023 to 02/24/2023
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Salary
$173,114 - $195,000 per year
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Pay scale & grade
DR 5
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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Appointment type
Multiple Appointment Types - Flexible Temporary Promotion/Term Appointment - Not to Exceed 5 Years and can be extended in up to five-year increments.
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
5
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
AFMC-11831220-901143-9X-KAS
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Control number
704621500
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This job is open to
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
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Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
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Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
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Veterans
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Individuals with disabilities
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Military spouses
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Land and base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
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Duties
- Duty 1 - Builds an innovative, knowledgeable, cohesive team that will enhance the AFRL brand with our partners.
- Duty 2 - Provides guidance and recommendations to AFRL Senior Leaders on domestic/international partnering, collaborations & engagements, and national security innovation networking.
- Duty 3 - Working with the AFRL Mission Organizations, leverages modern data analyses to identify strategic partnerships and opportunities for innovation.
- Duty 4 - Creates, manages, reviews, and updates partnership mechanisms and processes enabling efficient and synergistic access to all partnering activities in AFRL.
- Duty 5 - Ensures AFRL is focused on the correct partnerships and facilitates outreach activities to help build lasting partnerships for the enterprise.
- Duty 6 - Expands collaboration constructs (Centers of Excellence, Regional Hubs, NSIN, Tech Connect, etc.) to capitalize on research successes and provide opportunities for deeper engagements.
- Duty 7 - Utilizes expert engineering/scientific/operations research knowledge to identify and support opportunities for the scientific and technical civilian and military workforce to expand its technical network and research partnerships through temporary assignments at other scientific and technical organizations (e.g., Regional Hubs).
- Duty 8 - Creates a more visible S&T Enterprise Front Door to rapidly connect potential partners with DAF experts and opportunities.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
- PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
- Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- This is a Testing Designated Position. The incumbent may be subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
- Must file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE 278, initially and on an annual basis.
- Selectee may be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period.
- Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are require to have direct deposit.
- This position may be converted to permanent or extended without further competition.
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
- The position may require travel.
- The selectee will be required to sign a Memorandum of Agreement affirming acceptance of the Executive Leadership Development Initiative terms, to include a mobility agreement.
- This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification Level /Tier 2 (Practitioner) in Engineering and Technical Management within 5 years of assignment.
- This is a Critical Acquisition Position. Selectee must meet certification requirements and engage in continuous learning activities.
Qualifications
Senior Scientific Technical Managers (SSTM - DR-05) provide a continuity of technical leadership and oversight that is needed to ensure long-term stewardship of an organization's technical capabilities. Candidates are expected to have a graduate degree, significant research and development experience, and a national or international reputation in his/her field (i.e., recognized throughout the applicable community as a renowned expert).
In order to qualify, applicants must meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the position as described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards. Links to the 0801, 1301, and 1515 Individual Occupational Requirements are provided as follows:
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
DR-0801-05: Professional Engineering Individual Occupational Requirements
DR-1301-05: General Physical Science Individual Occupational Requirements
DR-1515-05: Operations Research Individual Occupational 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 at least one (1) year or 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to GS-15/DR-04 in the Federal service or equivalent in an alternate pay system. Specialized experience must include professional engineering or scientific experience leading and managing scientific or technical organizations at the Directorate or Division level (or at the Wing/Delta or Group or equivalent level), AND experience with applying strategic principles in partnering with other organizations in government, industry, and academia.
For general information on qualifying education, experience, and combination of education and experience requirements which are defined based on the level of the position being filled click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF
IMPORTANT: Your resume, which captures the specialized experience requirements described above, and transcripts will determine your eligibility for referral. Applicants are required to provide separate narrative statements for the THREE categories identified below to describe concisely how your experience supports each of the following supports each of the following requirements. Failure to address these specific qualifications in separate narrative statements will eliminate applicants from consideration.
1) Mandatory Leading People Qualification. (Limit 1 page.)
Demonstrated ability leading individuals and teams at the Division (or equivalent) level or higher for at least 12 months as a first- or second-level Supervisor, with particular emphasis on mentoring/developing team members to achieve the organization's vision and mission, managing performance, providing an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, strategically leveraging diversity, and constructively resolving conflicts.
2) Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs). (Limit ½ page per TQ.) TQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience & accomplishments and clearly demonstrate technical depth & breadth related to this position. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following:
a) Ability to provide strategic and technical direction to lead diverse teams of scientists and engineers in integrating AFRL's partnering activities across the different domains of government (national/international), industry (large/small), and academia.
b) Ability to assist Senior Leadership in the identification and development of Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL), Component, and Department of Defense vision/goals/objectives of national scope and impact.
c) Ability to build collaborative relationships and advise senior leadership within the DoD/AF/AFMC S&T community to expand its technical network and research partnerships.
3) Other Desired Qualifications: (Limit 1 page.)
a) Technical Depth and Breadth. Experience at the journeyman level or higher in at least two of the following technical areas (at least 24 months cumulatively): Science and Technology, Test and Evaluation, Product Acquisition, Product Sustainment, Intelligence or Information Technology.
b) Corporate Breadth and Complementary Assignment.
i. One or more assignment to any of following: MAJCOM/FIELDCOM/COCOM HQs; Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD); Joint Staff; SAF, Air Staff or USSF Staff; or equivalent HQ organizational level.
ii. One or more assignment to any positions where primary duties were outside of core Scientist & Engineer (S&E) occupational series such as those found in Program Management, Logistics, Financial Management, etc.
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.
In order to qualify, applicants must meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the position as described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards. Links to the 0801, 1301, and 1515 Individual Occupational Requirements are provided as follows:
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
DR-0801-05: Professional Engineering Individual Occupational Requirements
DR-1301-05: General Physical Science Individual Occupational Requirements
DR-1515-05: Operations Research Individual Occupational 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 at least one (1) year or 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to GS-15/DR-04 in the Federal service or equivalent in an alternate pay system. Specialized experience must include professional engineering or scientific experience leading and managing scientific or technical organizations at the Directorate or Division level (or at the Wing/Delta or Group or equivalent level), AND experience with applying strategic principles in partnering with other organizations in government, industry, and academia.
For general information on qualifying education, experience, and combination of education and experience requirements which are defined based on the level of the position being filled click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF
IMPORTANT: Your resume, which captures the specialized experience requirements described above, and transcripts will determine your eligibility for referral. Applicants are required to provide separate narrative statements for the THREE categories identified below to describe concisely how your experience supports each of the following supports each of the following requirements. Failure to address these specific qualifications in separate narrative statements will eliminate applicants from consideration.
1) Mandatory Leading People Qualification. (Limit 1 page.)
Demonstrated ability leading individuals and teams at the Division (or equivalent) level or higher for at least 12 months as a first- or second-level Supervisor, with particular emphasis on mentoring/developing team members to achieve the organization's vision and mission, managing performance, providing an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, strategically leveraging diversity, and constructively resolving conflicts.
2) Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs). (Limit ½ page per TQ.) TQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience & accomplishments and clearly demonstrate technical depth & breadth related to this position. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following:
a) Ability to provide strategic and technical direction to lead diverse teams of scientists and engineers in integrating AFRL's partnering activities across the different domains of government (national/international), industry (large/small), and academia.
b) Ability to assist Senior Leadership in the identification and development of Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL), Component, and Department of Defense vision/goals/objectives of national scope and impact.
c) Ability to build collaborative relationships and advise senior leadership within the DoD/AF/AFMC S&T community to expand its technical network and research partnerships.
3) Other Desired Qualifications: (Limit 1 page.)
a) Technical Depth and Breadth. Experience at the journeyman level or higher in at least two of the following technical areas (at least 24 months cumulatively): Science and Technology, Test and Evaluation, Product Acquisition, Product Sustainment, Intelligence or Information Technology.
b) Corporate Breadth and Complementary Assignment.
i. One or more assignment to any of following: MAJCOM/FIELDCOM/COCOM HQs; Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD); Joint Staff; SAF, Air Staff or USSF Staff; or equivalent HQ organizational level.
ii. One or more assignment to any positions where primary duties were outside of core Scientist & Engineer (S&E) occupational series such as those found in Program Management, Logistics, Financial Management, etc.
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 transcripts with 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.
A Baccalaureate degree in science, engineering or a related field AND a graduate degree (technical, scientific, or management) is required.
General Engineering (0801) series requires: a professional engineering degree from an accredited institution is required. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics; or a combination of education and experience.
General Physical Science (1301) series requires: A degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics; or a combination of education and experience-education equivalent to one of the majors shown in above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Operations Research (1515) series requires: A degree in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.
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
This position has been designed for corporate management within the Science and Engineering (S&E) Executive Leadership Development Initiative (ELDI). S&E ELDI positions are corporately managed to provide GS-15 equivalent and DR-04 S&E aspirants with experience on significant Air Force leadership positions in the S&E career field. The selectee will be required to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) affirming acceptance of the ELDI terms.
Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. The temporary promotion may be utilized for up to a 5-year period and/or extended in up to 5-year increments. Candidates may be permanently promoted if services are deemed permanent, served a minimum of 1 year of continuous service on the temporary promotion and have at least a fully successful performance rating. If not extended or made permanent, the employee will be placed in a position in AFRL comparable to the position held before the assignment.
Current Federal Civilian Employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is 11831220
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and restriction from the workplace.
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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.
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.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The 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.
A promotion panel composed of a diverse mix of senior executives/officers will be convened to interview all candidates assessed Best Qualified. Best Qualified candidates will have shown accomplishment of technical depth and breadth AND at least two of the following: Complementary Assignment, Corporate Breadth, Leadership and Education. Only the Best Qualified candidates will be interviewed.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
RESUME FORMAT (Limit to 4 Pages) - Please submit a typewritten resume, including the following information:
Job Information: Announcement number and title of the job to which you are applying.
Personal Information: Full name, mailing address (with Zip Code), day and evening phone numbers (with area code) and complete e-mail address where you would like to receive correspondence regarding your application. **PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER**
Country of Citizenship
Current Security Clearance
Federal Civilian: List highest grade held and date of promotion (e.g., GS-15/June 2006)
Education: Education information, include the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
Work Experience: Focus on relevant and recent experience and accomplishments within the last 10 years. Give the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying: (Do not send job descriptions.)
- Starting and ending dates (month and year)
- Job title (for government position, include civilian series and grade or military rank)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number *Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
- Salary (current)
- Hours per week
- Number of employees supervised and/or scope of responsibility of employees led
- Duties and accomplishments (summarized in one paragraph)
Other Qualifications:
- Job-related training courses (title and year)
- Job-related skills, for example, other languages and computer software/hardware
- Job-related certificates and licenses (current only)
- Job-related honors, awards and special accomplishments, for example, publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking and performance awards (give dates but do not send documents unless requested).
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.
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 (limit 4 pages): For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) 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.
- Mandatory Narrative Statements addressing the Qualifications (Limit 4 pages total)
- Most recent Performance Appraisal or Performance Report.
- College Transcripts: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts.
- Veterans: If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15.
- Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
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.
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 SF50s-Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).
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 02/24/2023
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11831220
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.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- 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 a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, 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 (if part-time) 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.
- A complete Application Questionnaire
- Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is an APDP position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Critical certification in Engineering & Technology Management (N), or ability to obtain certification within 24 months.
This is a Critical Acquisition Position. Selectee must execute, as a condition of employment, a written agreement to remain in Federal service in this position for at least 3 years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment.
Agency contact information
Kristina Shockley
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AFLD WP
2000 Allbrook Drive
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433
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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.
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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:
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 SF50s-Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).
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 (limit 4 pages): For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) 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.
- Mandatory Narrative Statements addressing the Qualifications (Limit 4 pages total)
- Most recent Performance Appraisal or Performance Report.
- College Transcripts: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts.
- Veterans: If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15.
- Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
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.
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 SF50s-Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).
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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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is an APDP position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Critical certification in Engineering & Technology Management (N), or ability to obtain certification within 24 months.
This is a Critical Acquisition Position. Selectee must execute, as a condition of employment, a written agreement to remain in Federal service in this position for at least 3 years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment.
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How to Apply
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 02/24/2023
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11831220
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.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- 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 a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, 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 (if part-time) 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.
- A complete Application Questionnaire
- Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is an APDP position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Critical certification in Engineering & Technology Management (N), or ability to obtain certification within 24 months.
This is a Critical Acquisition Position. Selectee must execute, as a condition of employment, a written agreement to remain in Federal service in this position for at least 3 years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment.
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Kristina Shockley
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AFLD WP
2000 Allbrook Drive
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433
US
Next steps
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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.
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Air Force Materiel Command
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL): Lead, Discover, Develop, Deliver. 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 force.
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Agency contact information
Kristina Shockley
- Address
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AFLD WP
2000 Allbrook Drive
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433
US