Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Position is critical sensitive. A TOP SECRET security clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and other related suitability factors are required to occupy this position.
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- May be required to travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings or other functions away from the normal duty station in the performance of duty. The incumbent is required to drive a motor vehicle with an appropriate driver's license.
- Overtime may be required as workload demands and in some cases with no-notice due to urgency of time sensitive matters.
- This position requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive information of which the incumbent is aware.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- The incumbent is expected to adhere to the standards of professional conduct for AFOSI personnel as outlined in the applicable AFOSI directives.
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TOP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions (con't)
- (con't) presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- The incumbent must undergo an internal background investigation by AFOSI and must be approved for duty by the Commander of AFOSI or the COMMANDER's designated representative(s).
- This is a developmental position; this position may be filled at the GS-12 Target GS-13 or this position may be filled at the Fully Qualified GS-13 level based on the qualification of the candidate. (con't)
- (con't) The individual selected for the GS-12-Target-GS-13 position may be promoted to the target level without further competition upon meeting any legal and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Position.
GS-12:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes includes knowledge of a wide range of complex investigative policies, principles, concepts, and practices; criminal and case law precedents; pertinent statutes and regulations such as the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) and Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ); administrative and legal procedures; and requirements of various legal jurisdictions. Knowledge of a broad range of advanced investigative techniques, research methods, and analyses to conduct investigations where significant difficulties are encountered; select, adapt, and apply investigative techniques; overcome obstacles in gathering and interpreting evidence; and prescribe or recommend corrective action. Knowledge of rules of evidence, criminal procedures, and court decisions concerning admissibility of evidence, constitutional rights, search and seizure, apprehension, and detention of suspects and related criminal investigative and law enforcement matters. Knowledge of case adjudication, post-trial administrative process and appeal process. Knowledge of the relationships between federal agencies and the need for coordination with them or with other governmental jurisdictions that have an interest in a particular type of criminal case. Knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of complex law enforcement and security disciplines, concepts, principles, practices, and requirements applicable to criminal justice information reporting and indexing requirements to include: Federal, DoD, and AF rules, regulations, instructions, practices, principles and procedures in regards to all facets of indexing of personnel; knowledge of law enforcement and personnel databases such as NCIC, NICS, DCII, NLETS (National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System), ARMS, DEERS, SFMIS, and how their institutional processes and operating methods perform a full range of indexing activities. Knowledge of statutory reporting requirements specifically, the Brady Handgun Prevention Act; Uniform Crime Report; SORNA; Crime Prevention Act; eGuardian; Security Clearance Information Act; Hate Crimes Statistics Act; Victim's Rights and Restitution Act; Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act; Fix NICS Act; NOAA 2019; P.L. 115-141; Sec 8106; P.L. 115-952; Sec 8105; and NOAA 2019. Knowledge of various legal jurisdictions, research methodologies, statistical analysis and business practices.
GS-13:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of criminal investigation and law enforcement techniques and the relevant legal framework to interpret the laws and/or regulations in areas where accepted methods and principles are questioned or challenged and make recommendations which change the interpretation of laws. Expert knowledge of rules of evidence, criminal procedures, and court decisions concerning admissibility of evidence, constitutional rights, search and seizure, apprehension, and detention of suspects and related criminal investigative and law enforcement matters. Detailed knowledge of case adjudication, post-trial administrative process and appeal process. Knowledge of the relationships between federal agencies and the need for coordination with them or with other governmental jurisdictions that have an interest in a particular type of criminal case. Knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of complex law enforcement and security disciplines, concepts, principles, practices, and requirements applicable to criminal justice information reporting and indexing requirements to include: Federal, DoD, and AF rules, regulations, instructions, practices, principles and procedures in regards to all facets of indexing of personnel; knowledge of law enforcement and personnel databases such as NCIC, NICS, DCII, NLETS (National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System), ARMS, DEERS, SFMIS, and how their institutional processes and operating methods perform a full range of indexing activities. Detailed knowledge of statutory reporting requirements specifically, the Brady Handgun Prevention Act; Uniform Crime Report; SORNA; Crime Prevention Act; eGuardian; Security Clearance Information Act; Hate Crimes Statistics Act; Victim's Rights and Restitution Act; Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act; Fix NICS Act; NOAA 2019; P.L. 115-141; Sec 8106; P.L. 115-952; Sec 8105; and NOAA 2019. Knowledge of various legal jurisdictions, research methodologies, statistical analysis and business practices.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
***Education is not applicable for the position***
Continued from Qualifications:
GS-12/13: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Knowledge, at a mastery level, of the laws, regulations, advanced principles and concepts, techniques, and legal processes and approaches related to investigative, enforcement work.
- Knowledge of the rules of evidence, criminal procedures, and court decisions concerning admissibility of evidence, constitutional rights, search and seizure, apprehension, and related criminal investigative and law enforcement matters.
- Knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of complex law enforcement and security disciplines, concepts, principles, practices, and requirements applicable to criminal justice information reporting and indexing requirements.
- Knowledge of relationships between and among Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and their functions and jurisdictions.
- Skill in assessing program needs to accomplish goals and objectives, evaluate program status, and recommend or implement solutions for improvement. Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
- Ability to deal effectively with others to gain their confidence and cooperation.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.
Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.
The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.
APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
- Online Application: Questionnaire
- Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
- Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
- Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15 form.
- Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, AND a SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your recent SF-50. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
- Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD Form 214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
- Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
- Branch of Armed Forces
- Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
- Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
- Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
- Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
- Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
- Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.