- Position Title
- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Air Education and Training Command
- Announcement Number
- 9Z-AFPC-11299632-415130-SEB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, November 26, 2021 to Friday, December 3, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s). NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. Veterans' Preference is NOT an eligibility; it is a hiring preference, where applicable. You must select at least one eligibility to receive consideration for this position. If you do not have one of the eligibilities listed, you are not "eligible" to apply for this position and your application will not be referred to the hiring manager.
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.
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.
2.
30% DAV - Are you a veteran who separated, or are expected to be separated within the next 120 days, 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 and Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service disability letter. If claiming 10-point preference, you must also submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
• 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 and Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service disability letter. If claiming 10-point preference, you must also submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
AF DCIPS Interchange - Are you a current permanent Air Force or Space Force DCIPS employee eligible under the DCIPS interchange agreement (i.e. employee who served continuously for at least one year in a DCIPS position or involuntarily separated from such appointments without personal cause within the preceding year)? If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit copies of SF50 showing at least one year in a DCIPS position AND a copy of an SF50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis.
4.
AF Internal Candidate - Are you a current AF or Space Force 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.
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.
6.
EO 12721 - Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee
AND
• complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area
• receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating
AND
• return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
NOTE: You must submit sufficient SF-50's to document 52 weeks creditable time in an overseas position with your application.
AND
• complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area
• receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating
AND
• return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
NOTE: You must submit sufficient SF-50's to document 52 weeks creditable time in an overseas position with your application.
7.
EO 13473:
Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
NOTE: You must provide documentation that you are married to your spouse and your spouse is active duty (i.e., Letter from Military Personnel Flight (MPF), Command Sponsorship letter or current PCS orders).
For more information, review FedsHireVets.gov.
Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
NOTE: You must provide documentation that you are married to your spouse and your spouse is active duty (i.e., Letter from Military Personnel Flight (MPF), Command Sponsorship letter or current PCS orders).
For more information, review FedsHireVets.gov.
8.
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).
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).
9.
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.
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.
10.
Land Management - Are you a current Land Management employee? If you indicate "Yes" for this question you must submit a copy of your SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) showing initial appointment under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointment for a total of more than 24 months; AND proof of acceptable annual performance ratings for each period of employment used to meet the 24-month requirement.
OR
Are you a former Land Management employee within 2 years of the most recent separation date and separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance? If you indicate "Yes" for this question and do not have a break in service of two or more years, you must submit a copy of your separation SF-50 AND SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) showing initial appointment under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointments for a total of more than 24 months; AND proof of acceptable annual performance ratings for each period of employment used to meet the 24-month requirement.
OR
Are you a former Land Management employee within 2 years of the most recent separation date and separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance? If you indicate "Yes" for this question and do not have a break in service of two or more years, you must submit a copy of your separation SF-50 AND SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) showing initial appointment under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointments for a total of more than 24 months; AND proof of acceptable annual performance ratings for each period of employment used to meet the 24-month requirement.
11.
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist and your marriage certificate or license (if you are not on the PCS Orders).
Additionally, please select all eligibilities you are qualified to claim. You must select at least one other eligibility in addition to Military Spouse Preference (MSP), i.e., Transfer, Reinstatement, EO 13473, etc.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist and your marriage certificate or license (if you are not on the PCS Orders).
Additionally, please select all eligibilities you are qualified to claim. You must select at least one other eligibility in addition to Military Spouse Preference (MSP), i.e., Transfer, Reinstatement, EO 13473, etc.
12.
National Service (Peace Corps and VISTA) - Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
13.
Non-AF DCIPS Interchange - Are you a current permanent DoD (non-Air Force) DCIPS employee eligible under the DCIPS interchange agreement (i.e. employee who served continuously for at least one year in a DCIPS position or involuntarily separated from such appointments without personal cause within the preceding year)? If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit copies of SF50 showing at least one year in a DCIPS position AND a copy of an SF50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis.
14.
NAF - Are you currently serving on a NAFI or Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) position without time limitation, or been involuntarily separated from such an appointment without personal cause within the preceding year; AND a position without time limitation continuously for a least one year. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your most recent personnel action and a prior personnel action that reflects at least one year of continuous service as a NAF/AAFES employee in a position without time limitation at time of application.
15.
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.
16.
Other - Are you on a current permanent position in the federal service and an employee for a federal agency which has an interchange agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management or with a federal agency covered under other special appointing authorities or agreements (e.g., TSA, U.S. Postal Service, FAA, etc.). NOTE: If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your most recent career/career conditional SF-50, or equivalent employment document AND a copy of an SF-50, or equivalent, that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis along with your application/resume package.
17.
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.
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.
18.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
19.
VEOA - Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
Are a preference eligible.
-OR-
Are a veteran separated, or are expected to be separated within the next 120 days, from the armed forces after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Veterans who were released shortly before completing a 3-year tour are considered to be eligible. ("Active service" defined in title 37, United States Code, means active duty in the uniformed services and includes full-time training duty, annual training duty, full-time National Guard duty, and attendance, while in the active service, at a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary of the military department concerned).
IMPORTANT NOTE: In addition to providing a copy of your most recent DD-214 or Statement of Service, to be eligible for VEOA, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 which substantiates you qualify for veterans preference and/or reflects 3 or more years of CONTINUOUS active service if your most recent DD-214 does not substantiate 3 years of CONTINUOUS active service. NOTE: This documentation must be submitted with your application.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Are a preference eligible.
-OR-
Are a veteran separated, or are expected to be separated within the next 120 days, from the armed forces after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Veterans who were released shortly before completing a 3-year tour are considered to be eligible. ("Active service" defined in title 37, United States Code, means active duty in the uniformed services and includes full-time training duty, annual training duty, full-time National Guard duty, and attendance, while in the active service, at a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary of the military department concerned).
IMPORTANT NOTE: In addition to providing a copy of your most recent DD-214 or Statement of Service, to be eligible for VEOA, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 which substantiates you qualify for veterans preference and/or reflects 3 or more years of CONTINUOUS active service if your most recent DD-214 does not substantiate 3 years of CONTINUOUS active service. NOTE: This documentation must be submitted with your application.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
20.
VRA - Are you a veteran who separated, or are expected to be separated within the next 120 days, from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
• recently separated (within the past 3 years) -OR-
• are a disabled veteran -OR-
• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition -OR-
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal
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. If claiming disability preference, provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
• recently separated (within the past 3 years) -OR-
• are a disabled veteran -OR-
• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition -OR-
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal
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. If claiming disability preference, provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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:
2.
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.
3.
Are you retired from the Federal civilian service and receiving an annuity?
4.
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).
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?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
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?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
6.
Did you voluntarily separate from federal service and receive Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP)?
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
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.
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.
2.
I am able and willing to submit to an extensive background investigation to verify my suitability for employment.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a Administrative Support Specialist, GS-0303-04 position. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Administrative Support Specialist, GS-0303-04 position. Your resume must support the response you select.
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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Serves as the central point of contact for collecting, approving, and maintaining all government purchase card requests for purchase within the unit.
3.
Ensure that all government purchase card policies are followed in accordance with all required policies and regulations.
4.
Disseminates information concerning new or changed procedures/regulations in the area of social media and special promotion items.
5.
Develops and implements procedures to track program status and maintain program health at or above satisfactory levels.
6.
Advises leadership on policy and executes directives through the establishment of procedures for associated programs.
7.
Verifies and/or reconciles data and or information in the automated systems.
8.
Serves as the focal point for visitors and/or calls to the building.
9.
Personally answers nontechnical requests for information such as status of equipment.
10.
Monitors building entrance and directs personnel to proper offices.
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.
11.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.