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Position Title
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SPECIALIST
Agency
Air Education and Training Command
Announcement Number
7A-AFPC-10390174-433131-CP Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, January 4, 2019 to Friday, January 11, 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. US Citizen - Are you a US citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States? (limit characters)
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?
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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. 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)
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a Religious Education Specialist, GS-1701-09. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and specialized experience requirements that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Religious Education Specialist at the GS-1701-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in combination with the mandatory education requirements identified in the job opportunity announcement. 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. Provide leadership, guidance, and programming for one or more worshipping communities. (limit characters)
3. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Provide input for the religious education portion of the Command Master Religious Program budgeting and planning document. (limit characters)
5. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Perform as a liaison with other congregations in planning community wide programs. (limit characters)
7. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Provide marketing and advertising for faith group emphasis on religious education and youth ministry. (limit characters)
9. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Provide a Religious Education program. (limit characters)
11. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Manage religious education and youth ministry volunteer program. (limit characters)
13. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
14. Integrate technological development into religious education programming. (limit characters)
15. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
16. Assess and evaluate religious education and youth ministry needs and programs. (limit characters)
17. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
18. Provide provisioning for training and mentoring of religious education and youth ministry personnel. (limit characters)
19. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position. (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)
20. 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)