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 Military Working Dog (MWD) Training Specialist, Trainer, Instructor, Evaluator, Technical Advisor, and development of Training Plans for MWD training.

Duties

Military Working Dog (MWD) Trainer/Instructor/Evaluator. Advises management and supervisors on canine behavioral assessments, deficiencies in, MWD training programs, and data trends: Expertly applies extensive knowledge of animal behavioral psychology and experience in MWD evaluation to assess working aptitude and progress in MWDs at different developmental stages. Evaluates patrol/detector dogs for procurement and utilization within the DoD and TSA dog program.

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
• 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
• Incumbent must work rotational shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays, as duty requires
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station (TDY) on military or commercial aircraft
• Constant bending, heavy lifting, straight-line pulling and pushing and carrying (up to 100 lbs)
• Incumbent is subject to scratches, bites, parasites, unpleasant odors, and loud noises
• This position is high profile and often requires liaison between the military, and civilian vendors
• Ability to speak clearly and assertively
• Incumbent utilizes policies and procedures established through, AFI 31-209, Air Force Resource Protection Program, AFI 93-302 Air Force Occupational and Environmental Safety, DoD Military Working Dog Program AFMAN 31- 219 (cont)
• (cont) USAF Military Working Dog Program AFMAN 93-201. Guidelines include (SOW), all applicable 341st Training Squadron Operating Instructions, and training directives
• INCUMBENT MUST NOT HAVE HAD SPLEEN REMOVED
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
• Key Position. The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency (cont)
• (cont) or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve)

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, Training Instruction Series 1712. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: knowledge with animal behavior, psychology, training methods, evaluation procedures, and basic veterinary needs of the working dogs; analyzing situations and resolve difficult issues and problems in assigned area of responsibility; working experience with principles, practices, and techniques of training puppies for the working dog program. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B or J.D. with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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. Skill and knowledge in managing/training detection/patrol teams from initial through advanced levels of training. 2. Skill and knowledge in developing training programs for detector/patrol teams. 3. Skill and knowledge of evaluating detector/patrol dogs and handlers from initial through advanced training. 4. Skills and knowledge of animal behavioral psychology and technical methods and procedures for evaluating, training and assessing the trainability of dogs for detection and patrol. 5. Ability to prepare oral/written briefings to diverse audience. 6. INCUMBENT MUST NOT HAVE HAD SPLEEN REMOVED. 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 JBSA Lackland AFB 1720 Patrick Street JBSA Lackland AFB, TX 78236 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]