"These positions are being filled under the Acquisition
Expedited Hiring Authority. The Secretary of the Air Force has delegated
authority to appoint certain Civilians to positions designated pursuant to the
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improve Act (DAWIA); positions are located Air
Force-Wide. Positions are filled as permanent with a full-time work schedule.
Pay may vary by geographic location."
The Defense Acquisition
Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) of 1990, P.L. 101-510, Title XII, imposed
qualification requirements for certain acquisition positions. DAWIA was
enacted to improve the effectiveness of the acquisition workforce by
establishing minimum qualification standards for each acquisition career field
or functional stall. DoD implemented DAWIA by establishing a
certification process. Acquisition Professional Development Program
(APDP) is Air Force implementation of DAWIA. Each Acquisition,
Technology, and Logistics (AT&L) career field requires specific education,
training, and experience as well as defines the certification process for each
career field. Candidates must be able to meet mandatory education,
training, and experience requirements of the level of the position to which
they are appointed within two years of their reassignment. These requirements
are in addition to the qualification requirements established by the Office of
Personnel Management. Certification levels are determined by the level or
responsibility of the job, and whether job requires basic, intermediate, or advanced
experience and training.
The PALACE
Acquire Program offers you a permanent position upon completion of your formal
training plan. As a Palace Acquire Intern you will experience both personal and
professional growth while dealing effectively and ethically with change,
complexity, and problem solving. The program offers a 3 year formal
training plan with yearly salary increases. Promotions and salary
increases are based upon your successful performance and supervisory approval.
This is your opportunity to begin a successful civilian career with the United
States Air Force.
NOTE: Notices of
Results (NORs) will not be sent to applicants under this authority. Please do
not contact this office for status. If you are selected for this position, you
will be contacted.
Summary
"These positions are being filled under the Acquisition
Expedited Hiring Authority. The Secretary of the Air Force has delegated
authority to appoint certain Civilians to positions designated pursuant to the
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improve Act (DAWIA); positions are located Air
Force-Wide. Positions are filled as permanent with a full-time work schedule.
Pay may vary by geographic location."
The Defense Acquisition
Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) of 1990, P.L. 101-510, Title XII, imposed
qualification requirements for certain acquisition positions. DAWIA was
enacted to improve the effectiveness of the acquisition workforce by
establishing minimum qualification standards for each acquisition career field
or functional stall. DoD implemented DAWIA by establishing a
certification process. Acquisition Professional Development Program
(APDP) is Air Force implementation of DAWIA. Each Acquisition,
Technology, and Logistics (AT&L) career field requires specific education,
training, and experience as well as defines the certification process for each
career field. Candidates must be able to meet mandatory education,
training, and experience requirements of the level of the position to which
they are appointed within two years of their reassignment. These requirements
are in addition to the qualification requirements established by the Office of
Personnel Management. Certification levels are determined by the level or
responsibility of the job, and whether job requires basic, intermediate, or advanced
experience and training.
The PALACE
Acquire Program offers you a permanent position upon completion of your formal
training plan. As a Palace Acquire Intern you will experience both personal and
professional growth while dealing effectively and ethically with change,
complexity, and problem solving. The program offers a 3 year formal
training plan with yearly salary increases. Promotions and salary
increases are based upon your successful performance and supervisory approval.
This is your opportunity to begin a successful civilian career with the United
States Air Force.
NOTE: Notices of
Results (NORs) will not be sent to applicants under this authority. Please do
not contact this office for status. If you are selected for this position, you
will be contacted.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALISTS perform advanced intern
information technology functions involving the development, implementation, and
maintenance of Air-Force wide IT hardware and software requirements. This
involves reviewing requirements, planning objectives, managing the acquisition,
and coordinating implementation actions to manage IT hardware, software, and
operating systems.
Performs a variety of specific duties
designed to develop knowledge and skill in applying IT specialist principles,
methods and techniques. Performs routine tasking, or assists others with more
complex assignments. Carries out specific, routine tasks to assist in
collecting, compiling, and analyzing a variety of program data used to identify
requirements for software and hardware. Assists higher graded specialists in
developing portions of IT systems support projects or studies, and in
evaluating specific portions of plans or operations to identify needed changes
or adjustment. Exchanges routine factual information with senior specialists
and interested parties
Performs a variety of specific duties designed to develop
knowledge and skill in applying program management responsibilities in support
of systems acquisition. Performs specific, routine tasks to assist in
collecting, compiling, and analyzing a variety of program data for the systems
acquisition process. Assists in development of programming and planning
projects; or studies, and in evaluating specific portions of program plans or
operations.
Participates in the development of management information.
System's (MIS) in support of customer needs. Utilizes technology and management
principles to assist in the development or modification of IT methods and
capabilities to subject matter requirements and end user abilities. Assists in
the development of MIS capabilities which enhance the effectiveness and
efficiency of work processes performed by others. Participates in the design
and development of IT applications as needed in support of MIS projects.
Conducts end user demonstration and orientation upon implementation and as
needed to ensure.
Carries out special projects designed to facilitate the full
use of the intern's training and development. Such assignments include the
development of written summaries and reports to be used by higher level IT
specialists, contractors and/or customers serving as a team member on
conventional, standard studies; etc. Uses a wide range of IT systems manuals,
standard publications and technical material to obtain information analyze data
and prepare reports. Presents briefings or presentations on findings, which may
require gaining senior specialists' acceptance of proposed solutions.
1.
Mobility - you may be required to relocate during or after completion
of your training.
2. Successful completion of all
training and regulatory requirements as identified in the applicable training
plan.
3. Must be able to obtain and maintain
a security clearance.
4. May be required to travel by
military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties.
5. Must be able to attain
Information Technology Level I acquisition certification with 24 months after
being assigned to the position.
6. Requirement of the program: Travel to Keesler AFB and San Antonio for training will also
be
required;
approx.30-120 days during the program.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
If you
are a veteran with preference eligibility, submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 or
other copy showing type of discharge). If you are eligible for
10-point veterans' preference, attach an SF-15 (utilize SF 15 with
revision date of Oct 2013), "Application for 10-Point Veterans'
Preference" plus the proof required by that form. (Approved
VA Letter from the VA that shows percentage of disability, I.E. 10, 20. 30
etc.)
For
more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans preference or
special appointing authorities see the Veteran's Guide: http://www.opm.gov/staffingPortal/Vetguide.asp
Qualifications
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.
You may qualify if you meet one of the following:
1. You must have completed all requirements for Bachelor's degree,
or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours,
in the following disciplines computer science, engineering, information
science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research,
statistics, information systems, computer/cyber security, technology management
and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods, from a qualifying educational
institution in a field that equips me to perform the work of the position
AND must have documented Superior
Academic Achievement (SAA) at the undergraduate level in one of the following:
a) Class Standing - upper third of the graduating class based on
completed courses in the college, university, or major subdivision;
b) Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on
your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as
computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR
3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required
courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major
field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum. If more than
10 percent of total undergraduate credit hours are non-graded, i.e. pass/fail,
CLEP, CCAF, DANTES, military credit, etc, you cannot qualify based on GPA;
c) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society (note:
freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this
position). (If qualifying based on class standing or honor society membership,
provide appropriate documentation). OR
2. You have one full year (18 semester
hours or the equivalent) of graduate level study, or possess a master's or
higher degree, e.g., LL.B., J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., in a field that provided the
knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of this position. Such fields
include business administration, industrial management, industrial engineering,
industrial psychology, public administration, political science, or government.
(Submit copy of transcripts).
OR
3. You have at least one year (12
months) of specialized experience, that provided knowledge to perform
successfully the duties of the position such as work experience that
involves performs a variety of specific duties designed to develop knowledge
and skills in applying IT specialist principles, methods, and
techniques. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been
equivalent to at least the next lower qualifying pay band or equivalent grade
under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Equivalent
experience may be at the level of the lowest GS grade covered by the applicable
pay band; however, the experience must demonstrate KSA's to successfully
perform the duties of the position being filled.
OR
4. You must have a combination of
graduate education as described above and the type of specialized experience as
described above, which when combined would equate to 100%. (To compute, first
determine your total qualifying graduate level education as a percentage of the
graduate education required; then determine your total qualifying experience as
a percentage of experience described above; add the two percentages. The total
percentage must equal to at least 100 %.) (Submit a copy of your transcript.)
Qualified
candidate's will be considered in accordance with Office Of Personnel
Management Guidelines. You can also visit:
1.Knowledge of IT principles, techniques, requirements, methods
and practices to participate in a variety
of routine IT specialist assignments.
2.Knowledge of the principles, policies,
and practices of acquisition and program management
to carry out assignments in support of planning, organizing and managing software
and hardware systems
acquisition.
3.Knowledge to assist in the development and maintenance portions
of IT system capabilities which support the operation,
planning, management, analysis
and decision-making :functions of the customer.
4.Analytical and evaluation
skills to assess systems of IT programs
and/or equipment for capability in meeting customer or
project requirements.
5.Oral and written
communication skills for effective working
relationships, interaction with customers, and presentation of findings and proposals.
Education
IF YOU ARE QUALIFYING BASED ON EDUCATION, PLEASE SUMBIT COPIES OF ALL TRANSCRIPTS TO INCLUDE TRANSFERRED HOURS - OFFICIAL COPIES ARE NOT REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION. IF SELECTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OFFICIAL COPIES OF ALL TRANSCRIPTS. ***NOTE*** Degree Audits are not accepted.
Additional information
Selective Service: MALE APPLICANTS BORN AFTER
DECEMBER 31, 1959, WHO ARE 18 BUT NOT YET 26 YEARS OLD, MUST BE REGISTERED
WITH THESELECTIVE
SERVICE SYSTEM (OR HAVE AN EXEMPTION) TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT. For additional information or to
register, click here.
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 at 90 or
above on the rating criteria for this position.
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.
You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic
eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as
those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled
veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc. Please
indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your
application and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this
announcement.
You must upload/submit all required documents in order
to be considered, i.e., Resume, All transcripts (we will accept unofficial),
(DD 214, Veterans Award Letter and SF 15 if applicable).
Note: Some locations may require TS/SCI, Top
Secret Clearance, Drug Testing and/or Polygraph Testing.
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.
The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, click here for an overview benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
Positions filled under General Schedule (GS) at entry level. Early promotion or re-promotions will not be granted. During the three-year training program, there will be annual promotion opportunities based upon meeting time-in-grade requirements, successful performance, and supervisory approval at each grade level. You will be eligible for noncompetitive promotion to the intervening and target grades dependent on satisfactory performance, successful completion of a full year of training at each lower grade level, and supervisory approval.
PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS) EXPENSES ARE AUTHORIZED ONLY FOR HARD-TO-FILL (HTF) LOCATIONS. DETERMINED BY UNDESIRABLE A/O HIGH COST OF LIVING AND WILL BE PAID IAW JTR AND AIR FORCE REGULATIONS.
reCRUITMENT incentive ARE NOT authorized.
STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM (SLRP) MAY BE OFFERED FOR ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES, A THREE YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT IS REQUIRED.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Upon competing any required probationary period, the position will be permanent.
This position requires completion of a Two year probationary period.
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.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
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.
The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, click here for an overview benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
Positions filled under General Schedule (GS) at entry level. Early promotion or re-promotions will not be granted. During the three-year training program, there will be annual promotion opportunities based upon meeting time-in-grade requirements, successful performance, and supervisory approval at each grade level. You will be eligible for noncompetitive promotion to the intervening and target grades dependent on satisfactory performance, successful completion of a full year of training at each lower grade level, and supervisory approval.
PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS) EXPENSES ARE AUTHORIZED ONLY FOR HARD-TO-FILL (HTF) LOCATIONS. DETERMINED BY UNDESIRABLE A/O HIGH COST OF LIVING AND WILL BE PAID IAW JTR AND AIR FORCE REGULATIONS.
reCRUITMENT incentive ARE NOT authorized.
STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM (SLRP) MAY BE OFFERED FOR ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES, A THREE YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT IS REQUIRED.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Upon competing any required probationary period, the position will be permanent.
This position requires completion of a Two year probationary period.
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.
The following documents are REQUIRED and MUST BE submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Current Resume - For qualifications determination, your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). Resumes that do not contain this information will be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position.
Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable; however, if selected, official transcripts are required).
Veteran's Preference documentation: DD214, Statement of Service (in lieu of DD 214 if currently active duty), VA letter, SF-15 if claiming 10 point preference, if applicable and Online Application (Questionnaire).
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a “certification” of active service in lieu of a DD214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A “certification” letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect 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 of submission. 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 (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. 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.
To be considered, you must submit all required supporting documentation mentioned in this vacancy announcement, and all vacancy applications submitted electronically or via fax must be submitted and received by 11:59 pm ET on the closing date of this announcement. You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are acceptable.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Résumé 2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire as part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire.
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete application package, including supporting documentation, must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement Saturday, September 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 Online Questionnaire
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following 1816645 to fax your documents: 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. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/opm1203fx.pdf , and 3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (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 by clicking here . Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents take 2-3 business days to process.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
The following documents are REQUIRED and MUST BE submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Current Resume - For qualifications determination, your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). Resumes that do not contain this information will be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position.
Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable; however, if selected, official transcripts are required).
Veteran's Preference documentation: DD214, Statement of Service (in lieu of DD 214 if currently active duty), VA letter, SF-15 if claiming 10 point preference, if applicable and Online Application (Questionnaire).
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a “certification” of active service in lieu of a DD214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A “certification” letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect 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 of submission. 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 (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. 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.
To be considered, you must submit all required supporting documentation mentioned in this vacancy announcement, and all vacancy applications submitted electronically or via fax must be submitted and received by 11:59 pm ET on the closing date of this announcement. You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are acceptable.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Résumé 2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire as part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire.
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete application package, including supporting documentation, must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement Saturday, September 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 Online Questionnaire
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following 1816645 to fax your documents: 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. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/opm1203fx.pdf , and 3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (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 by clicking here . Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents take 2-3 business days to process.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
