This is a Washington National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Technician position: AIRMAN AND FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST Location:141st Force Support Squadron
Fairchild AFB, Washington 99011-9413
Air National Guard Units Appointment Type:Permanent, excepted service Advertised as: Title 5 May be used to fill one or more vacancies. *Ensure you read this announcement in its entirety, complete all application requirements, and your USA Jobs profile name is accurate*
Summary
This is a Washington National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Technician position: AIRMAN AND FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST Location:141st Force Support Squadron
Fairchild AFB, Washington 99011-9413
Air National Guard Units Appointment Type:Permanent, excepted service Advertised as: Title 5 May be used to fill one or more vacancies. *Ensure you read this announcement in its entirety, complete all application requirements, and your USA Jobs profile name is accurate*
1. All current Washington National Guard T5 employees (internal)
2. All current Washington National Guard T32 employees (internal)
3. All current and former Federal Employees (external) (nationwide)
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
A resume and supporting documents must be submitted (see "How to Apply").
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance of the position.
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
Duties and responsibilities may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
Must have a valid state driver’s license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle and if so, an appropriate valid driver's license is required.
Position designated as Essential Personnel and subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration; will not exceed 14 days, unless approved by NGB-J1.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable?? work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 36 months experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.
or
1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
***Note: If this vacancy announcement indicates Specialized Experience, "1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level", you must provide your last SF 50, if you are a current or former Federal Employee and you want to be considered under this provision.
Education
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Degree Required to qualify with Education Only (No Specialized Experience):
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.M., if related
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
If you are selected for a vacancy that requires a specific degree and/or coursework you will be required to provide official transcripts prior to appointment.
Combination of Specialized Experience and Education:
Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants.
***Completion of courses such as the Officer Advanced Course, Squadron Officer School, Command and Staff College, Air and Army War College, National Security Management Course and others of comparable level will be credited at the rate of 1 month of education for 2 months of specialized experience.*** You must provide proof of attendance and proof must show inclusive dates***
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
- Certain incentive(s) may be available pending funding and approval but are not guaranteed.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
If you are unable to upload a document online please send the document via email to our WA HRO Distro Box.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. Your responses must be supported by your application package or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, as well as the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.
Knowledge of various analytical techniques to conduct projects & studies to evaluate program effectiveness & efficiency.
Knowledge of evaluative techniques & methods (& the ability to adapt as appropriate) to analyze reports, gather data, review suggestions, & evaluate the effectiveness & efficiency of the ANG Family Program sufficient to recognize & define social problems, to reach accurate conclusions, & to measure & improve human services program effectiveness & productivity, & make recommendations for program improvement.
Knowledge of project management & analytical study techniques to conduct studies concerning the efficiency & effectiveness of program operations.
Skill in evaluating various operational alternatives & developing recommendations for management consideration.
Ability to develop solutions based on findings of projects & studies. Ability to provide recommendations to unique & unusual issues or problems with multiple variables to assist family members.
Ability to provide briefings & orientations to family members & volunteers.
Ability to enhance & maximize the volunteer capability to support the family program with active volunteer services & maintaining records of volunteers for base family activities, particular services & specialty expertise.
Skill in establishing & maintaining effective working relationships using tact & diplomacy in interacting with individuals/families & program support representatives.
Skill in using various computer software database, spreadsheet & word processing.
Ability to collect, evaluate, & disseminate information & assess strengths, weaknesses, & needs of serviced population to establish program goals, objectives, & procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally & in writing.
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.
To apply for this position, you are required to submit a complete application package. If you fail to provide this documents/information, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and will not be considered any further. Resumes must be in your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered.
A complete application package includes:
Resume must NOT exceed two (2) pages, IAW Merit Hiring Plan and must include:
Contact information
Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Relevant work history that demonstrates specialized experience for the position you are applying to
Position Title
Organization/Department/Unit
Hours worked per week
Dates (format must include Month and Year) you were/are employed and physically performing the work.
Omit extended leave from your employment history. For example, if you hold a federal job but were on military leave for two years, do not list those two years under that position.
Duties performed
Series and grade for federal positions, if held
Resumes exceeding 2 pages will not be considered. For more guidance please see new resume guidance.
If your resume includes the below listed content, it will not be used to make an eligibility/qualification determination, and you will not be considered for this vacancy.
Classified or government sensitive information
Social Security Number (SSN)
Photos of yourself
Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
Do not include encrypted and/or digitally signed documents because they become corrupted and you will not receive credit for submitting them.
If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you MUST include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum:
A copy of the PCS orders
Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist
Your marriage certificate or license (if you are not on the PCS Orders).
If you believe you are eligible for Veteran's Preference in hiring, you must claim preference and provide supporting documentation.*** To determine if you qualify for Veteran's Preference in hiring, please use the following link provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Completed SF15, etc. (SF15 is required for 10-point preference) You will not receive 10 point preference without a completed SF15. The SF15 will indicate additional required documents, that you MUST provide with your application to receive 10 point preference.
Other support documentation (optional or required based on the vacancy announcement)
Cover Letter
SF-50 (latest non-award SF-50)
Transcript (s)
***For current National Guard/Reserve members, please document your military work experience as follows: (You may adjust the format, so that you do not exceed the two (2) page resume limit, as long as your resume clearly reflects your military employment history.)
List month joined (to/from) based on your enlistment contract (DD4) or (Oath) for Officers. If you have gaps in service, list them separately.
Example:04 Sep 2019 to 03 Sep 2023
Washington Air National Guard
Traditional Member
20 hours per month
POSITIONS TITLE MOS/AFSC
Personnel Superintendent 3S091
Duties
Military Orders During this period: (list multiple periods if everything else is the same: Order Type, Duties, & Purpose
04 Nov 2019 to 03 Dec 2019
40 hours per week
15 Mar 2020 to 14 May 2020
40 hours per week
Type of Order: ADOS/AT/ST/AGR
Order Purpose:
Duties:
***If there are multiple purposes on a single order (ie. BMT then Tech Training/AIT), list specific periods. Example: Order cover 02 Sep 2020 to 12 Mar 2021:
List 02 Sep 2020 to 01 Nov 2020 as BMT and 02 Nov 2020 to 12 Mar 2021 as Tech Training/AIT
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 complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13006997
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
141st Force Support Squadron
1320 W. Wainwright Blvd
Fairchild AFB, WA 99011-9413
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. You are encouraged to reach out to our office to verify that all required application materials have successfully been uploaded prior to the announcement closing. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you are required to submit a complete application package. If you fail to provide this documents/information, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and will not be considered any further. Resumes must be in your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered.
A complete application package includes:
Resume must NOT exceed two (2) pages, IAW Merit Hiring Plan and must include:
Contact information
Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Relevant work history that demonstrates specialized experience for the position you are applying to
Position Title
Organization/Department/Unit
Hours worked per week
Dates (format must include Month and Year) you were/are employed and physically performing the work.
Omit extended leave from your employment history. For example, if you hold a federal job but were on military leave for two years, do not list those two years under that position.
Duties performed
Series and grade for federal positions, if held
Resumes exceeding 2 pages will not be considered. For more guidance please see new resume guidance.
If your resume includes the below listed content, it will not be used to make an eligibility/qualification determination, and you will not be considered for this vacancy.
Classified or government sensitive information
Social Security Number (SSN)
Photos of yourself
Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
Do not include encrypted and/or digitally signed documents because they become corrupted and you will not receive credit for submitting them.
If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you MUST include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum:
A copy of the PCS orders
Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist
Your marriage certificate or license (if you are not on the PCS Orders).
If you believe you are eligible for Veteran's Preference in hiring, you must claim preference and provide supporting documentation.*** To determine if you qualify for Veteran's Preference in hiring, please use the following link provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Completed SF15, etc. (SF15 is required for 10-point preference) You will not receive 10 point preference without a completed SF15. The SF15 will indicate additional required documents, that you MUST provide with your application to receive 10 point preference.
Other support documentation (optional or required based on the vacancy announcement)
Cover Letter
SF-50 (latest non-award SF-50)
Transcript (s)
***For current National Guard/Reserve members, please document your military work experience as follows: (You may adjust the format, so that you do not exceed the two (2) page resume limit, as long as your resume clearly reflects your military employment history.)
List month joined (to/from) based on your enlistment contract (DD4) or (Oath) for Officers. If you have gaps in service, list them separately.
Example:04 Sep 2019 to 03 Sep 2023
Washington Air National Guard
Traditional Member
20 hours per month
POSITIONS TITLE MOS/AFSC
Personnel Superintendent 3S091
Duties
Military Orders During this period: (list multiple periods if everything else is the same: Order Type, Duties, & Purpose
04 Nov 2019 to 03 Dec 2019
40 hours per week
15 Mar 2020 to 14 May 2020
40 hours per week
Type of Order: ADOS/AT/ST/AGR
Order Purpose:
Duties:
***If there are multiple purposes on a single order (ie. BMT then Tech Training/AIT), list specific periods. Example: Order cover 02 Sep 2020 to 12 Mar 2021:
List 02 Sep 2020 to 01 Nov 2020 as BMT and 02 Nov 2020 to 12 Mar 2021 as Tech Training/AIT
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 complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13006997
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
141st Force Support Squadron
1320 W. Wainwright Blvd
Fairchild AFB, WA 99011-9413
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. You are encouraged to reach out to our office to verify that all required application materials have successfully been uploaded prior to the announcement closing. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
