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Job opening: HISTORIAN

Salary: $86 962 - 113 047 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Aug 09 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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 historian at a large, multi-facet Air Force wing, center, or similar self-contained organization that services rapidly evolving high-tech and/or administrative units and tenants that can include joint and allied military agencies.

Duties

Conducts research and writes wing/center history. Serves as authoritative advisor, responds to queries, and conducts outreach. Creates special studies, presents lectures, participates in seminars, and conducts staff visits. 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
  • 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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Advance in hire is authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
  • Recruitment Incentive is authorized for this position
  • Relocation Incentive is authorized for this position
  • Leave accrual is authorized upon request
  • 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 access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP)...con't
  • ...con't to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. A favorable suitability determination is required before appointment
  • 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. Illegal drug...con't
  • ...con't use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national Security and public safety
  • Incumbent must meet the physical requirements for immediate worldwide deployment to remote locations that may not have adequate medical facilities
  • Position will include training in the carrying and use of firearms due to deployment to contingency locations and participate in wartime and contingency operations where and when there may be a requirement to carry firearms
  • Work will require frequent or long-term CONUS or OCONUS travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
  • The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, include evenings, weekends, or holidays
  • Mobility is a condition of employment; the employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement
  • Selection for this position is contingent upon proof of U. S. Citizenship

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Continued: Must attend and successfully complete the Historian Training Course within 9 months of being hired This is a Centrally Managed Position in the 0170 Series, Historian Field. DNRP is authorized Must obtain and maintain a government travel card The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle, a valid driver's license is required for the position 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. Incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an Emergency Essential position and requires that the incumbent/designated alternate be removed from military recall status. Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment. This requirement cannot be changed without approval of the AF/HO Career Field Manager 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. This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs The incumbent must pass an initial pre-employment medical examination, periodic medical examinations and required physical fitness/physical agility tests. Incumbent must immediately report any significant medical threshold to their supervisor; shifts in health status and or medication requirements. Selectee must meet specified requirements on SF 78, Certificate of Medical Examination for position at overseas/deployed locations due to the following. Duties of this position require moderate physical exertion involving walking and standing, possible use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties are exacting and responsible and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause to be a hazard to himself/herself or others is disqualifying. The theater commander may specify theater unique medical/ physical deployability criteria. Emergency Essential deployment related medical /dental/ psychological examinations and required immunizations are at no expense to the employee Position requires access to firearms. Persons convicted of misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence may not occupy this position 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 The position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental and physical conditions such as operating in a high threat area; limited medical facilities; limited environmental controls (heating and air conditioning); living in tents; little or no privacy; limited shower and latrine facilities 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 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: DoD 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, Professional and Scientific Positions, History Series 0170 + IOR BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Degree in history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience as defined in the job opportunity announcement equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes knowledge of history programs and current operations, policies, programs, and activities, especially as they apply to a large complex installation or center and its mission; knowledge of history program policies and practices to perform organizational research, research planning and support, research projects, research design, and military research; and knowledge of effective techniques required to conduct oral history interviews and research. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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: Knowledge of professional historical principles, concepts, research techniques and sources, and methodology. Knowledge of history programs and current operations, policies, programs, and activities, especially as they apply to a large complex installation or center and its mission. Knowledge of history program policies and practices to perform organizational research, research planning and support, research projects, research design, and military research. Skill and ability in effective techniques required to conduct oral history interviews and research. Skill and ability to plan detailed and complex studies; anticipate and solve problems; and to collect, organize, and interrelate large amounts of diversely formatted data drawn from a wide variety of sources. 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. Continued in Education...

Education

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 transcripts with 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 Barksdale AFB 345 Davis Avenue W Suite 223 Barksdale AFB, LA 71110 US
  • Name: Total Force Service Center
  • Phone: 1-800-525-0102
  • Email: [email protected]

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