This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/512451800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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09/28/2018 to 05/09/2019
$26,587 - $95,388 per year
GS 3 - 12
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Additional locations are listed below.
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Multiple Appointment Types
Full-Time
Competitive
None
No
No
AFMC-10322235-SCHEDULE-A-MS
512451800
To achieve the mission, the Air Force has a goal of 2% of the workforce made up of individuals with targeted disabilities and 12% with disabilities.
Schedule A, 5 CFR 213.3102(u), for hiring people with severe physical disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, and intellectual disabilities. This excepted authority is used to appoint persons with severe physical disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, and intellectual disabilities. Such individuals may qualify for conversion to permanent status after two years of satisfactory service. Severe physical disabilities include but are not limited to blindness, deafness, paralysis, missing limbs, epilepsy, dwarfism, and more.
These positions are being filled under Schedule A Hiring Authority. Positions are located at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Positions will be filled as an Excepted Appointment with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by position, pay scale, series and grade.
Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
This Public Notice may be used to fill positions in other equivalent pay systems, i.e., AcqDemo (pay scales are found at OPM.gov). All positions, dependent upon grade levels being filled, may require some level of related experience or education. NOTE: New appointment shall be made at the minimum rate of the appropriate grade unless regulatory guidance permits otherwise.
OPM Standard Form 256 provides some examples of disabilities that are considered eligible under the Schedule A Authority at this link: https://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/sf256.pdf
OPM has provided SAMPLE Schedule A Letters for both Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals and Licensed Medical Practitioners at this link:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/getting-a-job/sampleschedaletters.pdf
Reasonable Accommodation: If you are a person with a disability that requires an accommodation for the application process, you must notify the agency at 405-739-3272. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
This public notice may be used to fill one or more vacancies at any time without notification, in any series or grade. Duties and responsibilities for each position vary and may increase according to grade level. This public notice may be used to fill target grades (e.g. GS-09 Target GS-12).
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: 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.
Applicants must be US Citizens and proof (such as Birth Certificate, passport, naturalization papers, etc.) will be required during in-processing.
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 in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Certain Military Spouses are also eligible to apply under E.O. 13473. More information is available at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-authorities/veterans-authorities/#url=Appointment-of-Military-Spouses.
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. Additionally, if you are serving on a term appointment in the competitive service, you may be converted to a career or career-conditional appointment without further competition. NOTE: Current federal civilian employees may apply for this position and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 days may be required prior to appointment to this position.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
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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. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities, please visit: https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%2018_05%20Relocation%20Allowances_0.pdf
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Physical demands and working environment will be determined by the position being filled.
Referral for Consideration: Consideration for positions is based on your responses to the occupational questionnaire questions in this public notice. The content of your application package, resume and any supporting documentation, will be used to determine your qualifications for the position/s you are interested in and may be referred for consideration of employment.
Note: All required documents, i.e., Resume and Schedule A Letter, must be submitted at the time of application to receive consideration of eligibility.
This register is being established and may be used to fill:
(A) Full time permanent positions; OR
(B) Full time term positions exceeding 1 year but will not exceed 4 years from the date of the initial term appointment; OR
(C) Full time temporary positions not to exceed 1 year
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications)If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent." It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
If your resume includes 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 and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.2. A complete Application Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number, and last four digits of your social security number.
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.
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 at the time of application. If these documents are not submitted you may not be eligible for consideration and/or adjudication of veteran's preference.
1. ONLINE APPLICATION and QUESTIONNAIRE
2. RESUME containing employment and/or education history, including past Employer names, date/s of employment, hours worked and DETAILED work experience, paid and/or unpaid.
3. SCHEDULE A LETTER documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
4. IF APPLICABLE: COPIES OF ALL TRANSCRIPT/S, LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES earned from educational institutions. Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of application, however, official final transcripts are required if selected for a position. As well, copies of all licenses and/or certificates of completion are required at the time of selection.
5. IF APPLICABLE: VETERAN'S PREFERENCE DOCUMENTS - IF CLAIMING VETERAN'S PREFERENCE provide copies of all DD-214s showing the type of discharge (character of service). In addition, if applying for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, a Veterans Administration Letter showing combined or overall percentage of disability and SF-15 are required. (These documents are applicable to applicants who have previous active duty military service)
Documentation of disability is required, i.e., Schedule A Letter. Such documentation is used to verify that the individual being hired is indeed a person with an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability. This documentation must be provided to the hiring agency at the time of application, before an individual can be hired. Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
Submission of a VA letter does not qualify as a "Schedule A" letter. You must obtain and submit the Schedule A letter in addition to your VA letter as the VA letter is used for Veteran's preference purposes, not in determining the Schedule A disability.
In addition, upon hiring, the individual with a disability or the agency Human Resource office should complete the Standard Form 256. The SF-256 includes the legal definition of disability and lists various disabilities, including several that are considered targeted disabilities.
NOTE: If claiming 10-pt preference, you must provide the required documentation described on the back of the SF-15 which proves that you are entitled to such preference. The SF-15 can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. For more information regarding veterans' preference please go to: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide/
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.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/09/2019
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10322235
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
Upon the submission of your application package to USAJobs.gov, you will receive an automatic reply from OPM informing you that your application has been submitted, received and is being processed. No other correspondence from USAJOBS will be sent.
If a position is requested to be filled and you are selected for a position, you will be notified by email or telephone by an Air Force Human Resources personnel member.
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are REQUIRED at the time of application. If these documents are not submitted you may not be eligible for consideration and/or adjudication of veteran's preference.
1. ONLINE APPLICATION and QUESTIONNAIRE
2. RESUME containing employment and/or education history, including past Employer names, date/s of employment, hours worked and DETAILED work experience, paid and/or unpaid.
3. SCHEDULE A LETTER documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
4. IF APPLICABLE: COPIES OF ALL TRANSCRIPT/S, LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES earned from educational institutions. Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of application, however, official final transcripts are required if selected for a position. As well, copies of all licenses and/or certificates of completion are required at the time of selection.
5. IF APPLICABLE: VETERAN'S PREFERENCE DOCUMENTS - IF CLAIMING VETERAN'S PREFERENCE provide copies of all DD-214s showing the type of discharge (character of service). In addition, if applying for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, a Veterans Administration Letter showing combined or overall percentage of disability and SF-15 are required. (These documents are applicable to applicants who have previous active duty military service)
Documentation of disability is required, i.e., Schedule A Letter. Such documentation is used to verify that the individual being hired is indeed a person with an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability. This documentation must be provided to the hiring agency at the time of application, before an individual can be hired. Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
Submission of a VA letter does not qualify as a "Schedule A" letter. You must obtain and submit the Schedule A letter in addition to your VA letter as the VA letter is used for Veteran's preference purposes, not in determining the Schedule A disability.
In addition, upon hiring, the individual with a disability or the agency Human Resource office should complete the Standard Form 256. The SF-256 includes the legal definition of disability and lists various disabilities, including several that are considered targeted disabilities.
NOTE: If claiming 10-pt preference, you must provide the required documentation described on the back of the SF-15 which proves that you are entitled to such preference. The SF-15 can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. For more information regarding veterans' preference please go to: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide/
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.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/09/2019
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10322235
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
Upon the submission of your application package to USAJobs.gov, you will receive an automatic reply from OPM informing you that your application has been submitted, received and is being processed. No other correspondence from USAJOBS will be sent.
If a position is requested to be filled and you are selected for a position, you will be notified by email or telephone by an Air Force Human Resources personnel member.
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/512451800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to current system restrictions, the promotion potential listed is not accurate. Promotion potential level will vary depending upon the position, grade level and location. If selected for a position, promotion potential should be discussed with the Human Resources staff member at the time of job offer.
This is a Public Notice. This is not an announcement for an open vacancy. You are applying to a resume database, your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for one year and may be used at any time during this period. When a position is requested to be filled under the Schedule A Hiring Authority, a list of applicants may be provided to management for review and possible selection. You will not receive any notifications and your resume will not be reviewed for qualifications until a position is requested to be filled. If you do not provide all required documents, i.e., Resume, Schedule A letter, Transcripts (if applicable), at the time of application, your application will be considered incomplete and you may not receive consideration for positions.
The salary listed may not be accurate or does not reflect the correct locality pay - please refer to pay tables in link below.