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Position Title
INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST
Agency
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Announcement Number
8N-DCIPS-12626958-664912-IR Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 to Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Please answer the following question by selecting a response. NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility. Veterans' Preference is NOT an eligibility; it is a hiring preference, where applicable. You must select an eligibility to receive consideration for this position. If you are not a US citizen, 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 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. US Citizen - Are you a US citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States? (limit characters)
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 specialized experience for this position. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS QUESTION WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, please select the response that best reflects your specialized experience that provided you with the ability to perform the work of a GG-0132-14 Intelligence Specialist. (limit characters)
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that 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. Initiate and organize new administrative procedures in intelligence collection, production, and dissemination. (limit characters)
3. Engage consumers on substantive issues to ensure the needs of the organization are met and evaluate the overall effectiveness and adequacy of the intelligence organization's operations in the light of its mission. (limit characters)
4. Applies knowledge within the intelligence career field, enough to equip the individual to reach difficult decisions regarding the development of new methods, approaches and procedures to meet continuing program changes and conflicting/competing requirements. (limit characters)
5. Initiate projects, collection requests, and requirements for information in support of personnel recovery programs; plan and direct collection activities; and plan broad research and analysis programs. (limit characters)
6. Crafts recommendations for highly complex situations that incorporate strategic direction by identifying the impact of the recommendations. (limit characters)
7. Assists in the development of and recommends improvements in U.S. government personnel recovery doctrine tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs); publications and capabilities to the Services, Joint Staff and other government agencies. (limit characters)
8. Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, and interact with Senior Executives, General Officers, O-6s, and GS-14/15s on a daily basis. (limit characters)
9. Regularly participates in conferences, counsel meetings, and operational exercises involving complex operational issues affecting the DoD and US Intelligence Community. (limit characters)
10. Initiates and organizes new administrative procedures in intelligence collection, production, and dissemination. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)