- Position Title
- PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
- Agency
- Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
- Announcement Number
- 8X-DCIPS-12103541-116620-PJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, August 24, 2023 to Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
US Citizen - Are you a US citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States?
Preferences
1.
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.
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Are you retired from the Federal civilian service or are you in a phased retirement and receiving an annuity?
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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?
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?
4.
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.
5.
Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?
NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions.
NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions.
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Are you currently working or previously worked in a Department of Defense position in a foreign location(s)?
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24-Month US Physical Presence: Have you had a continuous physical presence in the United States or a non-foreign area (e.g., Guam, HI, AK) for the past 24-months?
Assessment 1
This section is used to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements for an Physical Science Technician, GG-1311-11. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS QUESTION WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
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From the descriptions below, choose the letter that BEST describes the HIGHEST level of experience you have that demonstrates your ability to perform as an Physical Science Technician, GG-1311-11. NOTE: 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.
Operate specialized laboratory and analysis equipment, to include but not limited to underground or atmospheric nuclear weapons test equipment, nondestructive test equipment, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, and radiography tests. Resolve measurement equipment problems/issues. Record and document all measurement activities and processes and recommend changes to the measurement plan.
3.
Certify correct operation of various shop equipment, devise most economical and accurate methods of making required measurements, and verify that equipment not meeting specifications is prohibited from use.
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Develop new methods, techniques, and/or instrumentation for purposes of gathering data or modify and adapt established methods, techniques, and/or instrumentation.
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Develop specific interpretive techniques for analyzing accumulated data.
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Determine need for reinvestigations, extensions, or modifications to existing lines of investigation and make appropriate recommendations
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Possess experience as a scientist.
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Possess experience as an analyst.
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Possess experience as a project / program manager
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Prepare technical reports and/or document progress and results of each study.
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Provide accurate technical summaries and reports on trends, recommendations, and/or solutions.
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Prepare management reports and engineering presentation data & graphics for higher level personnel.
13.
Prepare and present briefings on a study's progress and results.
14.
Make presentations at various scientific and technical meetings.
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Present relevant factors so that technical information is understood by non-technical managers.
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Interact with technical and professional contractors, research and development organizations, academia, and participate in formal training programs.
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Maintain current knowledge of emerging analytical techniques, research methods and products through independent study and reading/reviewing technical journals and current literature.
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Encourage and support sustained professional relationships within the greater scientific/technical communities and academia.
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Maintain current knowledge of appropriate regulations.
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Assist in training technical personnel in methods, documentation, and procedures used.
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.
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Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below: