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Position Title
Physical Scientist
Agency
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Announcement Number
AFPC-STEMDHA-11778047-1301 Opens in new window
Open Period
Sunday, January 1, 2023 to Sunday, December 31, 2023
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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. 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.
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2. 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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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. 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)
4. 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)
5. Are you retired from the Federal civilian service and receiving an annuity? (limit characters)
6. 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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Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic qualification requirements needed to qualify for this Physical Scientist, GS-1301 position. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS QUESTION WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, choose the statement that most clearly and accurately describes your education and/or experience relevant to a Physical Scientist, GS-1301 position. Select only one response. (limit characters)
2. From the description below, select the response that most clearly and accurately describes your experience/education that provided you with ability to perform the work of a Physical Scientist, GS-1301-11 position. (limit characters)
3. From the description below, select the response that most clearly and accurately describes your experience that provided you with ability to perform the work of a Physical Scientist, GS-1301-12 position. (limit characters)
4. From the description below, select the response that most clearly and accurately describes your experience that provided you with ability to perform the work of a Physical Scientist, GS-1301-13 position. (limit characters)
5. From the description below, select the response that most clearly and accurately describes your experience that provided you with ability to perform the work of a Physical Scientist, GS-1301-14 position. (limit characters)
6. From the description below, select the response that most clearly and accurately describes your experience that provided you with ability to perform the work of a Physical Scientist, GS-1301-15 position. (limit characters)
As previously explained, your ratings in this Application Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and documents you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may result in not selecting you or disciplinary action to include termination or you may be barred from applying for future Federal vacancies. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: Understand this warning; have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of education and/or experience. (limit characters)
7. 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)