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 manage and conduct the History Program at a Wing or independent Group authorized a Historian (hereafter referred to as "Wing") at home station and deployed locations.

Duties

Duty 1: Researches and writes the Wing history. Duty 2: Conducts special studies and creates other historical products such as oral histories. Duty 3: Provides research and reference services. Duty 4: Participates in wartime and contingency operations; deploys to contingency locations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
• Travel and relocation expenses will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606
• Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position is subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• At a minimum, qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for the -0170 occupational series must be met.
• Position is designated Special Sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information, other intelligence related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program
• This position is Emergency Essential (E-E). In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Emergency Essential duties until relieved by proper authority.
• The incumbent must meet the physical requirements for immediate worldwide deployment to remote locations that may not have adequate medical facilities.
• The incumbent must pass an initial pre-employment medical examination, periodic medical examinations and required physical fitness/physical agility tests.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle, a valid driver’s license is required for the position.
• Position will include training in the carrying and use of firearms because incumbent can be deployed to contingency locations and participate in wartime and contingency operations where and when there may be a requirement to carry firearms.
• The position will require the employee to work under adverse environmental and physical conditions such as operating in a high threat area; limited medical facilities

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, such as Professional and Scientific Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0701, Historian SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of Historian duties, including the concepts, principles, regulations, laws, and instructions applicable to the History career field; skills to analyze and perform research functions; the ability to write history, present historical research, and to conduct interviews and document findings; and the ability to and/or participation in wartime and contingency operations. OR EDUCATION: A degree in History; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in History. You must submit a copy of your official transcripts OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: courses equivalent to a major in History, or a major in a related field that included at least 18 semester hours in History, plus appropriate experience or additional education. You must submit a copy of your official transcripts. AND Individual Occupation Requirement;https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/history-series-0170/Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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 professional historical principles, concepts, methodology, and techniques including historical and organizational research. 2. Knowledge and general understanding of federal government history programs and current operations, policies, programs, and activities. 3. Skill and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to use techniques required in conducting oral history interviews. 4. Skill and ability to collect, organize, and interrelate large amounts of diversely formatted data (including digital) drawn from a wide variety of sources. 5. Ability to prepare a narrative that presents a balanced and realistic picture of the subject. 6. Ability to critically evaluate sources of information and establish validity of historical facts. 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.

Contacts

• Address AFRC Wright Patterson AFB 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]