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Position Title
IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/SYSANALYSIS)
Agency
U.S. Air Force - Agency Wide
Announcement Number
8E-AFPC-10563964-680158-IMR Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 to Wednesday, September 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. AF Internal Candidate - Are you a current AF career or career-conditional permanent, competitive status Federal Civil Service employee, including those on LWOP?   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)
Preferences
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)
2. 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)
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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6. 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)
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. 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)
2. 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)
3. 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)
4. This position requires a Mobility Agreement. Mobility programs enhance career progression or mission effectiveness. Air Force often needs to assign civilian employees to meet critical manning needs of key managerial positions or to provide employees with exposure to a variety of work experiences. You will be required to sign and abide by the provision of the Mobility Agreement as a condition of employment and refusal to sign will result in denial of appointment. I am able and willing to accept a position requiring my mobility and I am able and willing to sign a Mobility Agreement as a stipulation of employment. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a Supervisory IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS/PLCYPLN), GS-2210-15. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS/PLCYPLN), GS-2210-15 position. 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. Establishes, revises or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives and organization design for the staff, to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvements or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements. (limit characters)
3. Recommends IT systems investment strategies based on thorough analysis of capabilities. (limit characters)
4. Analyzes proposals for consolidation or elimination of duplicate systems requiring higher level approval. (limit characters)
5. Ensures new requirements align with the organizations/higher headquarters IT Infrastructure Plan for POM planning and implementation of new systems. (limit characters)
6. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies applicable directives dealing with architecture, operational concepts, long and short-term investment, and security of systems. (limit characters)
7. Provides advice to Director regarding significant technology issues and problems. (limit characters)
8. Plans work for subordinate units, sets and adjusts short-term priorities and prepares schedules based on difficulty of requirements and assignments, ensuring the experience, training and abilities of the staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs. (limit characters)
9. Reviews and structures organization to optimize use of resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. (limit characters)
10. Establishes review systems for the organization that make certain government needs are met and validated, and economy and quality of operations are maintained or improved. (limit characters)
11. Provides leadership to the organization's staff on all key issues, provides accurate technical advice, and reflects necessary understanding of critical communications and information system issues. (limit characters)
12. Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. (limit characters)
13. Explains performance expectations to subordinate supervisors and employees directly supervised, and provides feedback on strengths and weaknesses. (limit characters)
14. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems of employees directly supervised and reviews and/or approves serious disciplinary actions (i.e., suspensions, removals) involving non-supervisory subordinates and ensures documentation prepared to support actions is proper and complete. (limit characters)
15. Ensures actions taken directly, as well as those by subordinate supervisors, promote an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment. (limit characters)
16. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with coworkers, superiors, senior management at the highest levels in DoD, other government agencies (both federal and state), and private sector information technology leaders and other representatives of private industry. (limit characters)
17. Meets with key customers and coordinating officials to access customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures and resolve significant problems that arise. (limit characters)
18. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments; identifies the need for special projects and initates milestones and goals. (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)
19. 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)