This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/504674600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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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.
07/10/2018 to 05/08/2019
$21,672 - $157,663 per year
NH 1 - 4
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Multiple Appointment Types
Full-Time
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No
AFMC-10257247-SCHEDULE-A-MS
504674600
This public notice is for persons with disabilities who are eligible under the Schedule A hiring eligibility.
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.
Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
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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)
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)
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/
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 DD-214, 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 DD-214 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.
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 05/08/2019
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10257247
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. If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is 10257247
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.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
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.
NOTE: Applications are only accepted through USAJobs.gov or by following the "Alternate Application" instructions in the How to Apply section, per the instructions above. Please do not send/submit your application package to this office as it is not an acceptable form of application. Tinker AFB Delegated Examining Office does not accept applications via; hand carry, email, office fax, or mail via U.S Postal, UPS or FedEx.
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/504674600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The salary listed does not reflect the locality pay - please refer to pay tables in link below.