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

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

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.
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume.
• A pre-employment physical examination will be required.
• 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 Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) (Cont’d)
• (Cont’d) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A nondisclosure agreement must be signed. A favorable suitability determination is required before appointment.
• 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’d)
• (Cont’d) Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national Security and public safety. (Cat II, Type 5)
• 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. (Cont’d)
• (Cont’d) The incumbent or 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. (Cont’d)
• (Cont’d) This meets the criteria of an Emergency Essential position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status. Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment. (Cont’d)
• (Cont’d) This requirement cannot be changed without the approval of the AF/HO Career Field Manager.(Cont’d)
• The incumbent must meet the physical requirements for immediate worldwide deployment to remote locations that may not have adequate medical facilities.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle, a valid driver’s license is required for the position.

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 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. Position requires access to firearms. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence may not occupy this position in accordance with the (Cont'd) (Cont'd) Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended 30 Sep 96. Employee must sign DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition. 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; limited environmental controls (heating and air-conditioning); living in tents; little or no privacy; limited shower and latrine facilities. 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, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays Selection for this position is contingent upon proof of U. S. Citizenship. Mobility is a condition of employment, the employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement. Must attend and successfully complete the Historian Training Course within 9 months of being hired. Must obtain and maintain a government travel card. 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. This position may be designated mission essential based on local conditions. Mission essential personnel report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release. Note: A copy of the signed conditions of employment will be provided to all employees and their supervisors; additionally, the original will be placed in the official personnel file. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Professional and Scientific Positions, History Series, 0170. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Degree: history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history. 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, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: 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 professional historical principles, concepts, methodology, and techniques including historical and organizational research. Knowledge and general understanding of federal government history programs and current operations, policies, programs, and activities. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or related disciplines which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. 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 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-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. 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 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.

********************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 Minneapolis-St Paul ARS 760 Military Highway Minneapolis, MN 55450 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]