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Position Title
CRUISE MISSILE STRIKE PLANNER
Agency
Air Force Elements, U.S. Strategic Command
Announcement Number
8F-AFPC-10386085-435881-MDA Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, December 20, 2018 to Friday, January 18, 2019
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s). NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section. (limit characters)
2. 30% DAV - Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and;
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more
OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more

You must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy must show character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service disability letter and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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3. AF DCIPS - Are you a current permanent AF DCIPS employee in the excepted service with reinstatement rights because:
 - You previously held a Career (Tenure 1) competitive service appointment; or you previously held a Career-Conditional (Tenure 2) appointment before being appointed into a DCIPS Position without a break in service or had a break in-service of less than 3 years.
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4. AF Internal Candidate - Are you a current permanent Career or Career-Conditional Air Force Employee?  If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your most recent career/career conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) AND a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis. (limit characters)
5. DoD Transfer (Excluding Air Force) - Are you currently employed as a permanent career or career-conditional DoD (Army, Navy, Marines, DLA, DFAS, or DoDEA) employee in the competitive service?  If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your most recent career/career conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) AND a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis. (limit characters)
6. Reinstatement - Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee? 

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. 
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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7. ICTAP - Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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8. Non-DoD Transfer - Are you currently employed as a permanent career or career-conditional Non-DoD (Dept of Labor, VA, etc.,) employee in the competitive service?  If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your most recent career/career-conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) AND a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis. (limit characters)
9. People with Disabilities, Schedule A - Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
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10. PPP Registered Mil Spouse - Are you a Military Spouse of an Active Duty Military Member of the U.S. Armed Force (including the U.S. Coast Guard and full-time National Guard) and registered in the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Program S? (limit characters)
11. VEOA - Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility)
-OR-
• are entitled to veterans' preference

If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. 

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Preferences
1. I am a current permanent or former federal employee with less than 52 weeks break in the competitive service and I am applying for this position to be considered as a: (limit characters)
2. If you are currently employed in a permanent General Schedule (GS) position in the competitive service or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks, please identify your current grade held in a permanent position with inclusive dates, (e.g. 03 Jan 2015 to present). If your current grade is not your highest grade held, please provide both your current grade (with inclusive dates) and your highest grade held grade with inclusive dates, (e.g. 01 Jan 2014 to 02 Jan 2015). If you have not held a GS position in the last 52 weeks, you may skip this question. (Note: Your SF-50's should support the highest grade held). (limit characters)
3. I am a current or prior military member of the Armed Forces that is retiring or has been retired less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made IAW DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement. (limit characters)
4. Are you retired from the Federal civilian service and receiving an annuity? (limit characters)
5. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
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Conditions of Employment
All applicants must complete the following section. This section will be used to determine your ability and willingness to accept certain conditions of employment or meet certain requirements of the position. Please respond 'Yes' or 'No' to the following statements. Failure to respond to this section will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
1. I am able and willing to submit to pre-employment drug testing (urinalysis) as a condition of employment. This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP) and I am able and willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and if requested, to submit to random drug testing (urinalysis) on a recurring basis. Further, I am able and willing to sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP and understand I am subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment. (limit characters)
2. All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. Note: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration. (limit characters)
3. This position requires a Top Secret security clearance. I am able and willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and review of my driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service. (limit characters)
4. I am able and willing to accept a "Key" position. This entails continued performance of duties and responsibilities during periods of national emergencies and/or mobilization. I willing accept that I may be required to take part in readiness exercises; that I must be removed from military recall status; and that I may not join a reserve unit during my mobilization. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a Cruise Missile Strike Planner, GS2101-12. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Cruise Missile Strike Planner at the GS-2101-12 grade level or equivalent pay band. Your resume must support the response you select. (limit characters)
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Have experience with the Tomahawk cruise missile weapon systems.
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3. Have aviation/aerospace experience.
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4. Have targeting or weaponeering experience.
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5. Have imagery exploitation experience.
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6. Evaluate the suitability of a specified geographic area for achieving the highest probability of successful update to the missile inertial navigation system. (limit characters)
7. Design, generate and evaluate digital cartographic data for use in guidance of the conventionally armed cruise missile weapon system. (limit characters)
8. Create a profile for flight corridor route graphics to evaluate terminal portion of mission route. (limit characters)
9. Adjust missile attack parameters to achieve optimal weapons effectiveness by coordinating with target analysts and weaponeers. (limit characters)
10. Evaluate projected missile flight performance through knowledge of flight simulations in the statistical analysis for delivery accuracy and weapons effectiveness. (limit characters)
11. Evaluate the quality of strike and test flight mission data through quantitative analysis of computer simulation results, interpretive skills, and analytic review. (limit characters)
12. Identify requests for Defense Mapping Agency and Defense Intelligence Agency source digital products for use in the computer-assisted mission planning process. (limit characters)
13. Prepare requests for National Geospatial Intelligence Agency source digital products used in the computer-assisted mission planning process. (limit characters)
CERTIFICATION: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)
14. Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below. (limit characters)