Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Incumbent may be required to type 45 words per minute for Office Automation positions.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Males 18 years or older must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
- Must meet suitability requirements for Federal employment.
- U.S. citizen or national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island)
- Must be eligible to work under U.S. immigration laws.
- You must be a student, currently enrolled, at least half-time at a qualifying, accredited education institution or accepted for enrollment/enrolled in an approved program.
- Enrollment must be at least half-time course load as defined by the education institution (typically six hours or equivalent for undergraduate and three hours or equivalent for graduate).
- Must sign a Participant Agreement
- Meet the qualification standards of the position.
Qualifications
(Contact the location/installation as indicated in the How to Apply section of this announcement on how to submit your resume and application package)
Qualifications: You must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution for all grades, at the time of application submission (proof of enrollment and a copy of transcripts are required)
GS-01: You must be enrolled in an educational institution. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
GS-02: Experience: Three months of general experience for GS-0399-02 level positions. General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
GS-03: Experiences: Six months of general experience for GS-0399-03 level positions. General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
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Education: Completion of 1 academic year of post-high school study. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
GS-04: One year of general experience for GS-0399-03 level positions. General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
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Education: Completion of 2 academic year of post-high school study or an associate's degree. (You must submit a copy of transcripts)
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
GS-05: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-04) or equivalent. Specialized experience as includes performing a wide range of information processing, preparing, advising, assisting, coding, and procedural problem-solving duties as a computer assistant. or Experience using various office automation software processing procedures and function keys and the similarities and differences among software types to produce a wide range of documents, such as graphics or tables within text, to edit and reformat electronic drafts, and to update and revise existing databases or spreadsheets, in office automation.
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Education: Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school study leading to a bachelor's degree or completion of 4 academic years of pre-professional study.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
**YOU MAY BE REQUIRE TO TYPE 45 WORD PER MIN FOR OFFICE AUTOMATION POSITIONS**
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 of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents, such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
- Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to accurately prepare and edit written correspondence and reports.
- Knowledge of rules, procedures, or operations applied to clerical assignment to perform the routine, procedural work of the office, such as preparing and editing documents, maintaining files/records, making and preparing travel arrangements, screening telephone calls and visitors, processing mail, planning, organizing, and carrying out assignments and composing routine, nontechnical information for recurring reports and inquiries.
- Knowledge of filing systems and procedures and the subject matter content of the materials being processed.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact and courtesy.
- Knowledge of information processing sequences, controls, and procedures; and computer hardware and/or software systems and their interfaces (if selected for Student Trainee (Computer Clerk/Assistant))
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
This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts or Official Letter of Enrollment to support your educational claims. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
- Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0399-03. Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
- Proof of enrollment/class registration (must be from educational institution)
- Transcripts (the high school curriculum must be approved by a State or local governing body and all education beyond high school must be accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.)
- 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.
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/discharge 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.
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.
How to Apply
All required documents/application listed above in the required documents section must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/09/2025 to the POC (of the base you are interested in) listed below.
For more information on how to apply for Student Summer Hire positions, please contact the following by email:
Barksdale AFB, Louisiana - Bernica Walker bernica.walker.3@us.af.mil and Adeyemi Warren adeyemi.warren.1@us.af.mil
Eielson AFB, Alaska -Meghan Rhodes meghan.rhodes.1@us.af.mil and Eielson Staffing eielsonstaffing@us.af.mil
JBER, Alaska -
- Danielle Smith danielle.smith.45@us.af.mil
- Nozomi Haney nozomi.haney.2@us.af.mil
- Melissa Thomas melissa.thomas.6@us.af.mil
Goodfellow AFB, Texas - Elizabeth Hernandez elizabeth.hernandez.10@us.af.mil and goodfellowstaffing@us.af.mil
Holloman AFB, New Mexico - Paige Steib paige.steib.1@us.af.mil and Scharneka James scharneka.james@us.af.mil
Homestead ARB - Sabine Bien-Aime 482FSS.Homestead.CPL@us.af.mil and Mylene Marquez mylene.marquez@us.af.mil
Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)
- Lackland AFB, Texas
- Sharon Hernandez sharon.hernandez.2@us.af.mil
- Karolyn Hardman karolyn.hardman.2@us.af.mil
- Brunella Ledesma Brunella.Ledesma.1@us.af.mil
- 802fss.fsmc.lacklandstaffing@us.af.mil
- 802FSS.FSCA.MBX-JBSA-FSH-CPS@us.af.mil
- Fort Sam Houston, Texas
- Sharon Hernandez sharon.hernandez.2@us.af.mil
- Leah Espada leah.espada@us.af.mil
- Christopher Alvarez christopher.alvarez.7@us.af.mil
- Dametria Humphrey dametria.humphrey@us.af.mil
- 802FSS.FSCA.MBX-JBSA-FSH-CPS@us.af.mil
- Randolph AFB, Texas
- randolph.staffing@us.af.mil
- Lisa Peralta Bell lisa.peralta_bell@us.af.mil
- Latricia Ivy latricia.ivy@us.af.mil
Joint Base Charleston - Elizabeth Booker elizabeth.booker.3@us.af.mil and Philip Evangelista philip.evangelista.1@us.af.mil
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey -
- Mikaela Malloymikaela.malloy@us.af.mil
- Tigrace Tooley Killen tigrace.tooley_killen.1@us.af.mil
- Sarah Medina sarah.medina.1@us.af.mil
- Mollison, Charity charity.mollison.2@us.af.mil
Keesler AFB, Mississippi - James Gray james.gray.56@us.af.mil and LaTasha McClain LaTarsha.McClain.4@us.af.mil
Laughlin AFB, Texas - Kelvia Losoya and Ana Valdez laughlin.staffing@us.af.mil
Luke AFB, Arizona - Evette Cabiness evette.cabiness@us.af.mil and Monica McIntosh monica.mcintosh@us.af.mil
Maxwell AFB, Alabama - Kimberly Perdue kimberly.perdue.1@us.af.mil and Michelle Eckert michelle.eckert.2@us.af.mil
McConnell AFB, Kansas - Alyson Boor alyson.boor.1@us.af.mil and Melissa Frazier melissa.frazier.3@us.af.mil
Offutt AFB, Nebraska - Jale Bryant jale.bryant@us.af.mil and Angelica Olmedo angelica.olmedo@us.af.mil
Pittsburgh AFB, PA - Austin, Larnell R. larnell.austin@us.af.mil and Lefave, Jennifer R. jennifer.lefave@us.af.mil
Sheppard AFB, Texas - Kristina Diaz kristina.diaz.2@us.af.mil and Britney Nunez britney.nunez@us.af.mil
Tyndall, AFB Florida - Andrea andrea.petro@us.af.mil Newton, Amber amber.newton.2@us.af.mil
US Air Force Academy, Colorado -
- Karen Knupp karen.knupp@us.af.mil
- Sharon Murphy sharon.murphy.5@us.af.mil
- 10FSS.FSCA.Staffing@us.af.mil
Vandenberg AFB, California - Tina Babauta tina.babauta.2@spaceforce.mil Alexander Stewart alexander.stewart.1@spaceforce.mil
Wright-Patterson AFB - Errett, Victoria victoria.errett.1@us.af.mil Nathaniel Copen nathaniel.copen@us.af.mil
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any documents submitted by an applicant.
Next steps
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify information emailed (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted to the point of contact by the closing date. To check the status of your application email point of contact in the "How to Apply" section.