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ir mobilization orders or a statement in their application stating they are available within 120 days.Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.  ICTAP eligibles achieving a score of 80 or higher, excluding veteran preference points, will be considered well qualified.  Federal civilian employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704.  This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of the most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of the most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP eligible.  Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified r

ons proficiency and upgrade training, awards, performance evaluations and the military personnel system. (4)  Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalizations, and format to accurately prepare and edit written correspondence and reports. (5)  Skill in using a variety of automated software programs.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 assessment questionnaire.You will receive a rating based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire.The rating is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of this position.If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your ra

under Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which your experience meets the Knowlege, Skills and Abilities for the position and rated as shown below. Additional points are not added for veterans’ preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Your application may be reviewed for vacancies received which matches your desired geographical location, experience and compentencies based upon your category rating. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will placed in one of three categories. Best: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position. Highly: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced positi

y of the agency notice, a copy of the most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of the most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP eligible.  Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection.  For information on military spouse preference, please refer to website http://www.cpms.osd.mil/fas/staffing/pdf/st006.pdf.  Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference.All Federal Employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.HOW TO APPLY:Your application must be completed online or faxed to OPM at 1-478-151-3144. The Special Examining Unit does not accept applications by email, regular mail, fax, or in person. To apply for this position, you must provide a c

of this position.HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:Please note if duplicate/multiple application materials are submitted, we will consider the most recent submission as the one of record. If you do not meet the screen out questions, you will not receive any further consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; Errors or omissions may affect your rating.You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which your experience meets the Knowlege, Skills and Abilities for the position and rated as shown below. Additional points are not added for veterans’ preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Your application may be reviewed for vacancies received which matches your desired geographical location, experience and compentencies based upon your category rating. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will placed in one of three categories

sition and rated as shown below. Additional points are not added for veterans’ preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Your application may be reviewed for vacancies received which matches your desired geographical location, experience and compentencies based upon your category rating. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will placed in one of three categories. Best: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position. Highly: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.The assessment questionaire is designed to measure your ability in the following Job Elements. Use the following Job elements as

g, accurate dimensions, or precise fit; ELEMENT I --Use of Test Equipment or Measuring Instruments--List the measuring instruments and/or test equipment that you have used and briefly describe for what purpose you used each; ELEMENT J --Troubleshooting--Give examples of your experience troubleshooting equipment. Show the extent to which you had to understand the entire system to isolate the problem. Tell extent of danger to equipment if incorrectly handled while troubleshooting. Give examples of the more difficult troubleshooting you have done; ELEMENT K --Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, or Blueprints--What kind of instructions, specification or directives have you had to interpret? Be sure to describe experience in interpreting new instructions or specifications concerning changes in operational procedures. How frequent were changes? On what jobs did you have to interpret manufacturers’ guides, catalogues, technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, charts or maps? Gi

l; test; or repair. Give examples of the work you performed on the equipment such as assemble; disassemble; install; test; maintain; repair; troubleshoot; calibrate; modify; and design; ELEMENT F --Technical Practices--Give examples of your work experience that required inventing new methods to do tasks that could not be done in regular ways. State trade theory or technical principles you are familiar with which must be understood to perform the duties of the position for which you are applying. Give examples of work you have performed which required knowledge and experience in new and up-to-date trade practices. Also, give examples of your work, which required precise timing, accurate dimensions, or precise fit; ELEMENT I --Use of Test Equipment or Measuring Instruments--List the measuring instruments and/or test equipment that you have used and briefly describe for what purpose you used each; ELEMENT J --Troubleshooting--Give examples of your experience troubleshooting equipment. Sho

ion for which you are applying. You must show that you have knowledge, skills and abilities of the Job Elements listed below as they relate to the position for which you are applying. Since your rating will be based upon the information you supply in your application (resume) you should be as detailed as possible when identifying your relevant work experience.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Position may or will require incumbent to:(1) Fly in military and/or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty (TDY) assignments. (2) Incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties: however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. (3) May be required to work uncommon tour of duty. (4) May be required to drive a motor vehicle. (5) May require lifting 80lbs and over. (6) Position may require background security investigation to determine suitability for employment and/or a security clearance. (7) Some positions

serve unit so long as they occupy ARTs  positions.As members of reserve units, ARTs receive on the average one weekend of military training per month. They are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members thereof are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency.This is a standing register used to fill potential positions at AFRC locations as vacancies occur.  The beginning and ending salaries may vary depending on location of position.  Some positions may have promotion potential to a higher grade than the grade being filled.  Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement.Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the Air Force Reserve.  Retired military personnel who have active Air Force Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position and unit) on their application. The Government's most important as

n out questions, you will not receive any further consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; Errors or omissions may affect your rating.You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which your experience meets the Job Elements for the position and rated as shown below. Additional points are not added for veterans’ preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Your application may be reviewed for vacancies received which matches your desired geographical location, experience and compentencies based upon your category rating. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will placed in one of three categories. Best: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position. Highly: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above

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.HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:Please note if duplicate/multiple application materials are submitted, we will consider the most recent submission as the one of record. If you do not meet the screen out questions, you will not receive any further consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; Errors or omissions may affect your rating.You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which your experience meets the Job Elements for the position and rated as shown below. Additional points are not added for veterans’ preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Your application may be reviewed for vacancies received which matches your desired geographical location, experience and compente

. Note: 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 cannot apply online:1.Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire Online Questionnaire and 2.Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf3.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. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:The following documents are required:1. Your Résumé and/or OF 612(What your resume and/or OF 612 must contain can be obtained from the air Force Reserve website at http://www.afrc.af.mil/library/jobs on page 2 of the Federal Job Inforamtion Sheet for Air Reserve Technicians). 2. The Occupational Assessment Questionaire3.

e units and members thereof are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency.This is a standing register used to fill potential positions at AFRC locations as vacancies occur.  The beginning and ending salaries may vary depending on location of position.  Some positions may have promotion potential to a higher grade than the grade being filled.  Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement.Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the Air Force Reserve.  Retired military personnel who have active Air Force Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position and unit) on their application. The Government's most important asset is its people.KEY REQUIREMENTS:Must be a United States CitizenTravel Expenses, Bonuses, Incentives and/or Special Rates may applyAdditional Duty Location Info:Many vacancies - MARCH AFB, CA; Many vacancies - TRAVIS AFB, CA; Many vacancies - GTR PITTSBURGH ARS, PA; Many va

; Many vacancies - ANDERSON AFB, GU; Many vacancies - FAIRCHILD AFB, WA; Many vacancies - MCCHORD AFB, WA; Many vacancies - HILL AFB, UT; Many vacancies - CHARLESTON AFB, SC; Many vacancies - PETERSON AFB, CO; Many vacancies - WHITEMAN AFB, MO; Many vacancies - SCHRIEVER AFB, CO; Many vacancies - YOUNGSTOWN WARREN ARS, OH; Many vacancies - MCGUIRE AFB, NJ; Many vacancies - WRIGHT PATTERSON, OH; Many vacancies - NIAGARA FALLS IAP ARS, NY; Many vacancies - Nellis AFB, NV; Many vacancies - KEESLER AFB, MS; Many vacancies - MAXWELL AFB, AL; Many vacancies - LITTLE ROCK AFB, AR; Many vacancies - EGLIN AFB, FL; Many vacancies - HOMESTEAD ARS, FL; Many vacancies - MACDILL AFB, FL; Many vacancies - PATRICK AFB, FL; Many vacancies - DOBBINS ARB, GA; Many vacancies - MOODY AFB, GA; Many vacancies - ROBINS AFB, GA; Many vacancies - WESTOVER ARB, MAThe primary purpose of this position is to perform such duties a installing, adjusting, aligning, inspecting, troubleshooting,

uirements at the GS-11 grade level.ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims.  Unless otherwise stated, unofficial transcripts on college letterhead are acceptable. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements. You must show proof that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when ap

andidates for this position. You must be a current or former federal employee displaced from non-DoD Federal agencies (e.g., IRS, VA, Dept of Labor, etc.).   Applicants eligible under ICTAP are provided priority selection for vacancies within the local commuting area for which they apply and are determined well qualified.To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, current or former Federal employees displaced from non-DoD federal agencies must be rated at 80or above on the rating criteria for this position.ICTAP eligibles must submit copies of the appropriate documentation as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority such as: a RIF separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation OR a notice of proposed separation for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area; and the current (or last) performance rating received (the rating must be fully successful or higher). 3. If

st have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (or equivalent pay band) that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of an Information Technology Specialist that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience may have been gained performing work that involves ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.To qualify for the GS-9 grade level, candidates must possess year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level that demonstrated knowledge of computer requirements and techniques in carrying out project assignments consisting of several related tasks, such as typically is the case in development of minor modifications to parts of a s

n OPM's web site athttp://www.opm.gov/qualifications.Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of Information Technology security principles, concepts, practices, systems software, database software, and immediate access storage technology to carry out activities leading to security certification or accreditation.Ability to assess risk factors and advise on vulnerability to attack from a variety of sources and procedures and methods for protection of systems and applications.Knowledge of Local Area Network security requirements and techniques for protecting computer systems from viruses, data tampering, and unauthorized system entry.Knowledge of commonly applied telecommunications principles, concepts, and methodologies, operating characteristics and capabilities of systems, media, equipment, and related software systems, processes and proceduresPART-TIME OR UNP

operating characteristics and capabilities of systems, media, equipment, and related software systems, processes and proceduresPART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.Education may be substituted for experience to meet the minimum specialized experience requirements for some positions.Substitutable education for GS-09 positions: A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.Qualifying education must be in a major area of st