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Position Title
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Agency
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Announcement Number
AFPCDHA-12622850-0647 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 to Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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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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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. 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 or are you in a phased retirement 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 credentials required to fill the position of DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes your current licensure status. Select only one letter. (You must submit a copy of your license.) (limit characters)
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic experience needed to qualify for this Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-0647 position. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS QUESTION WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSES YOU SELECT. (limit characters)
2. From the descriptions below, choose the letter beside the statement that BEST describes your experience and/or education relevant to the position of Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-0647-06. SELECT ONE LETTER ONLY. NOTE: YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT. (limit characters)
3. From the descriptions below, choose the letter beside the statement that BEST describes your experience and/or education relevant to the position of Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-0647-07. SELECT ONE LETTER ONLY. NOTE: YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT. (limit characters)
4. From the descriptions below, choose the letter beside the statement that BEST describes your experience and/or education relevant to the position of Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-0647-08. SELECT ONE LETTER ONLY. NOTE: YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT. (limit characters)
5. From the descriptions below, choose the letter beside the statement that BEST describes your experience and/or education relevant to the position of Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-0647-09. SELECT ONE LETTER ONLY. NOTE: YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT. (limit characters)
6. From the descriptions below, choose the letter beside the statement that BEST describes your experience and/or education relevant to the position of Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-0647-10. SELECT ONE LETTER ONLY. NOTE: YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT. (limit characters)
7. From the descriptions below, choose the letter beside the statement that BEST describes your experience and/or education relevant to the position of Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-0647-11. SELECT ONE LETTER ONLY. NOTE: YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT. (limit characters)
As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational 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)
8. 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)