Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Combat Arms Instructor, performing all weapons training, qualification and scheduling for all United States Air Force Academy personnel and the United States Air Force and United States Space Force Colorado Front Range Bases in accordance with Memorandum of Agreements.

Duties

Manages Installation and Supported Units Small Arms/Light Weapons (SA/LW) Training Program; Serves as the Combat Arms Scheduler and Provides Service and Support to Unit Weapons Schedulers. Instructs students through assigned blocks of instruction at basic and/or advanced training/administrative levels of Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Instruction courses. Plans, develops, executes, and evaluates live firing qualification training. Performs CA training duties and promotes weapons and range safety. Performs field maintenance, minor repairs, and inspection of SA/LW. Manages and/or performs Armory operations duties to safeguard DoD weapons, ammunition and equipment as well as privately owned weapons. Security Forces (SF) Staff Augmentee. Performs installation access control, force protection patrols and crowd control duties during routine operations, special events and contingencies as directed. Patrols buildings, facilities, or areas to prevent theft or damage to government property.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• 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
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing...cont.
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Incumbent must be qualified in the use of required weapons. The work will require the employee to arm with appropriate weapon system in performance of their duties, drive a motor vehicle and an appropriate, valid driver's license is required.
• Position requires access to firearms. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence may not occupy this position...cont.
• in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended 30 Sep 96. Employee must sign DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours. May be required to wear special protective clothing...cont.
• such as coats, boots, vests, helmets and/or chemical protective equipment. May be exposed to high level of noise such as aircraft engines.
• Must pass an initial pre-employment medical examination, periodic medical examinations, meet established hearing standards and discern colors, contrast, and depth....cont.
• The incumbent must immediately report to supervisor any significant medical threshold shifts in health status and/or medication requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain current required certifications in CPR techniques, TCCC, and first aid.
• Incumbent must be able to operate all security forces vehicles and installed equipment.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Continued: Must wear a uniform and meet applicable USAF Dress and Appearance standards. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays. Incumbent will be exposed to the day-to-day dangers associated with law enforcement and security duties. This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. High School Diploma or GED is desired. Graduation from the Combat Arms Apprentice Course and Combat Arms Craftsmen Course is requirement upon hiring. (Reference AFI 36-2226). Must maintain standards in accordance with AFI 31-117, Armin and Use of Force by Air Force Personnel and Personnel Reliability Assurance Program. Qualifications for Employment: 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s); Performing all weapons training; to serve as a Combat Arms Instructor and have knowledge of Armory operations and procedures. Supervises and coaches personnel during live-fire operations on marksmanship fundamentals, proper weapon handling procedures; Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis. OR EDUCATION: One full year of graduate level education with a major study in education or subject area related to the position to be filled OR a bachelor's degree in education or a subject area related to the position with Superior Academic Achievement. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR 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 your transcripts. 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-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 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. 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. Knowledge of principles and techniques of instruction used in CA weapons training and firing range instruction. Knowledge of CA facilities management, including maintenance, classrooms, firing range structures, munitions buildings, and weapons vaults. Knowledge of small arms and maintenance requirements. 2. Knowledge of instructional design and materials development for assigned courses. Knowledge of training aids and devices used in training programs, including the skill and ability to demonstrate operation, maintenance, and combat employment of all weapons used in the course of instruction. 3. Knowledge of applicable USAF, Federal, and DoD law enforcement and security rules, regulations, instructions, practices, principles and procedures including force protection, integrated base defense, anti-terrorism and physical security. Knowledge of SF augmentee procedures and operating methods to perform the full range of police officer activities independently to include protection level resources, installation entry control, armed response, and dispatch. 4. Skills must qualify and maintain qualification on applicable weapon systems IAW local SOPs and signed agreements with USAFA. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to train and evaluate instructors and students in the classroom on instruction techniques of assigned weapons. Ability to provide direct budget input. Knowledge of USAF supply and equipment system. Must be able to project voice in outdoor areas and be heard by 100 plus trainees and/or students. 6. Ability to establish effective working relationships with SF branch/section chiefs, contributing to a cooperative work environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 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

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.

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

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

Contacts

• Address USAF Academy 5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]