Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Technical Documentation Specialist for the Department of the Air Force/SD mission systems (seismic, hydroacoustic, infrasonic, material collection, and atmospheric) as well as the test, measurement diagnostic and diagnostic support equipment.

Duties

DUTY 1:Technical Documentation Specialist for the Center's systems, performing the development, validation, processing, distribution, and rescinding of technical documentation in accordance with policies, practices, standards, regulations, and directives affecting government publications for military applications. DUTY 2: Configuration Management: Complies with policies and procedures for configuration management and sanitation of technical documentation. DUTY 3: Publishing: Monitors coordination of the publication processing sequence through the various organizations and contractors to ensure suspense dates are maintained and technical manuals are published in time frames consistent with current operational guidelines. DUTY 4: Technical Writing/Editing: Complies with the established format, numbering systems, and other administrative procedures pertaining to the development and updating of Technical Instructions (TIs).

Requirements

• 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/
• May be required to work irregular duty hours.
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Employee may be required to undergo random CI polygraph examinations in accordance with security regulations involving material handled.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Relocation or Recruitment incentives may be authorized upon request

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 Positions. This is a GG-11 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-11 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-11 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the GG-11 grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Must have included a total of 15 semester hours in an appropriate scientific, technical, or social science field(s), and at least one course above the introductory level in the field(s) covered by the position. For technical manuals and specifications writers or editors, the equivalent of 15 semester hours may have been gained through vocational or educational training above the high school level at a public, private, or Armed Forces school. or Experience Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience that required substantial subject-matter or technical knowledge of the field. This experience must have demonstrated the ability to acquire and present technical information through independent reading, interviews with subject-matter specialists, observation of tests and experiments, interpretation of blueprints or diagrams, or other appropriate methods. Such experience may have been acquired as a writer or editor of technical reports, articles, manuals, or specifications. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience includes substantial knowledge of the technical publication industry; solid understanding of policies, practices, procedures, regulations, and specifications peculiar to acquisition, development and publication of technical manuals that support operation and maintenance of mission specific systems equipment; must be proficient in the use of electronic publishing techniques that incorporate state of the art software and hardware. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. 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: 1. Substantial knowledge of the technical publication and a solid understanding of policies, practices, procedures regulations, and specifications peculiar to acquisition, development and publication of technical manuals that support operation and maintenance of mission specific systems equipment. 2. Skill in the use of electronic publishing techniques that incorporate state-of-the-art software and hardware. 3. Comprehensive ability to write procedures and text and to verify critical information using their own knowledge supplemented by research and consultation with other subject experts and convey the intended meaning through text, drawings graphs, and tables to the intended audience. 4. Comprehensive ability to examine the organization, length, and tone of the material and edit the text for clarity and accuracy in accordance with AFTAC, Air Force, DoD, and US Government standards. 5. Comprehensive ability to work with automated systems to prepare material for printing. 6. Demonstrated skill in fact-finding techniques to gather and verify factual information and to write and edit materials such as reports, instructions, procedures, and manuals. 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. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. 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.

Contacts

• Address IC - Air Force DCIPS 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]