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Position Title
GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST
Agency
Air Education and Training Command
Announcement Number
AFPCDEO-12493013-488819-MSV Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, July 26, 2024 to Friday, August 2, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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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3. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians:  I am a MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.  I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C.  This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation. 

NOTE 1:  If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. 
NOTE 2:  By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
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4. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible:  I am currently on retained grade based on receiving a written RIF notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgrade dated within the last 2 years.  I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area. 

NOTE 1:  If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade. 
NOTE 2:  By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
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5. Priority Placement Program DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement:  I am a MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity.  I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area.  I understand that the position for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation. 

NOTE 1:  If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability. 
NOTE 2:  By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
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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. (limit characters)
2. Are you retired from the Federal civilian service or are you in a phased retirement and receiving an annuity? (limit characters)
3. 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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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.
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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.
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6. Are you currently working or previously worked in a Department of Defense position in a foreign location(s)? (limit characters)
7. 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? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a Government Information Specialist, GS-0306-09. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating. 
 
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1. Select the one statement which best describes the experience you possess which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Government Information Specialist, GS-0306-09 grade level or equivalent pay band. NOTE: YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT.
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement 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. Manages Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) programs/initiatives and provides the FOIA source of knowledge for host organization. (limit characters)
3. Evaluates Freedom of Information Act requests in terms of published legislation, content, estimated time and cost of the request and determines the office of primary responsibility (OPR) for coordination.
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4. Implements guidelines for collecting, safeguarding, maintaining, using, accessing, amending, and disseminating personal data kept in systems of records in compliance with local Privacy Act Program.
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5. Conducts thorough review of policies and guidance to determine if supplemental guidance and implementation is required to protect access to information which fall under the Privacy Act during electronic transmissions.
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6. Advises records manager and records custodian on disclosure consideration pertaining to releasing personal information to third parties. (limit characters)
7. Develops and conducts Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act training for personnel. (limit characters)
8. Responds to Freedom of Information Act requests.
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9. Reviews Freedom of Information Act appeal packages and works with the requestor and the office of primary responsibility (OPR) to address inequities, incomplete and/or inaccurate data.
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I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief, that 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)
10. 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)