Candidates must have at lease a bachelor degree or possess one year of progressively responsible experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Note: To be creditable, the specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower grade in the normal line of progression in the Federal Service. Specialized experience may have been gained as a member of a military intelligence or criminal investigative component in any branch of the armed forces; as an investigator conducting complex casualty or insurance claims; as a uniformed law officer where principal duties included criminal investigations, using such techniques as surveillance or undercover roles, are performed 50% of the time. Please identify all experience on the resume/application. If you are a reservist, please provide the number of hours served in your reserve status. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Evaluation will be based on the Application for Employment and Supplemental Statements (KSAs: knowledge, skills, and abilities).

Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.

There are no special forms for these statements. They may be submitted on plain bond paper with your name and announcement number at the top of each page. Each KSA must be addressed separately. This may be done on separate pages. Please list the KSA that you are addressing. KSAs that are combined in one paragraph will not be accepted. Describe, in detail, experience that evidences your possession of each KSA listed. Cross-referencing to the Application for Employment, supplemental statements for other positions or supplemental statements, which include rating factors not listed in this announcement, are not acceptable and will not be considered. Candidates who do not submit the supplemental statements will not be considered.

Quality Ranking Factors may or may not be used based on the position being filled. The following criteria have been identified as Quality Ranking Factors: possession of a degree; a foreign area specialty; language; training or experience in forensic sciences; or training or experience in computer sciences.

This position requires access to firearms or ammunition. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic abuse are not eligible for the position. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on the application may be grounds for nonselection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed. Appointment to this position is subject to completion of a full-field background investigation and eligibility for a security clearance. The selectee must be able to obtain and keep a Top Secret security clearance.

Applicant (1) must sign a worldwide mobility agreement; (2) must sign an Emergency-Essential agreement; (3) may be subject to overtime as required; (4) must possess emotional stability and be physically able to perform duties without being a hazard to themselves or others; (5) may be required to travel using military/commercial aircraft; (6) is subject to completion of basic and specialized AFOSI investigative courses; (7) must be proficient in the use of firearms to AFOSI standards; (8) is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment, because the position is designated for drug testing; (9) must enroll in the direct deposit/electronic funds transfer pay program; (10) must be a U.S. citizen; (11) must have a valid driver's license; (12) active duty military members must be within 180 days of their established date of separation/retirement by the closing date of this announcement and proof of separation must be provided at time of application (proof of separation can be: retirement/separation orders, a letter from the servicing MPF stating eligibility to separate or retire, or a letter from the commanding oifficer stating that you are eligible to separate or retire); and (13) may be required to undergo a counterintelligence scope polygraph examination.

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Applicants must submit a signed and dated application (i.e., resume, OF-612, or SF 171), supplemental statements, and other applicable documents as outlined herein. Applications must be received by close of business on the closing date and include the following information: announcement number; title and grade of the job for which you are applying; full name, mailing address (w/zip code); day/evening telephone numbers; social security number***; date of birth; country of citizenship; veteran's preference; reinstatement eligibility; highest federal civilian or military grade held; name and address of high school and date of diploma or GED; name and address of colleges/universities, majors, and type and year of degrees received (if no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours); for each paid and nonpaid work experience related to the job for which applying: state job title, grade/rank, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and current phone number, starting and ending dates, hours per week, salary, and indicate if we may contact your current supervisor; job-related training courses, skills (e.g., languages, computer software, tools, typing speed), certificates, licenses, honors, awards, and special accomplishments. If applicable submit: latest SF 50 (Notification of Personnel Action); proof of veteran's preference (DD Form 214, SF 15, current letter from VA dated within last 12 months; if proof of veteran's preference is not attached, tentative preference will be given until proof is provided by the applicant); SF 181 (Race and National Origin Identification). Submission of SF 181 is voluntary. SFs 15 and 181 may be obtained at any Federal government personnel office. Applications will not be returned to applicants. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement and must be a U.S. citizen. If selected, male applicants born after 31 December 1959 must confirm their selective service registration status. If a vacant position is filled at a grade below the full performance level, the selectee may be promoted without further competition; however, this implies no promise or guarantee of promotion.

***Your social security number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants' who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your social security number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your social security number will result in your application not being processed for further consideration.

If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.

Submit all application material to: HQ AFOSI/DPRXC, 1535 Command Drive, Room CD208, Andrews AFB MD 20762-7002. All application material must be received by close of business on the closing date of this announcement.

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Selection will be made on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation any non-merit factor. The Department of the Air Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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U.S. Office of Personnel Management

Veterans' Preference Eligibility For Gulf War

Veterans 

The Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85) of November 18, 1997, contains a provision (section 1102 of Title XI) which accords veterans' preference to everyone who served on active duty during the period beginning August 2, 1990, and ending January 2, 1992, provided, of course, the veteran is otherwise eligible.

This means that anyone who served on active duty during the Gulf War, regardless of where or for how long, is entitled to preference if otherwise eligible (i.e., have been separated under honorable conditions and served continuously for a minimum of 24 months or the full period for which called or ordered to active duty).

The following preferred resume format is being provided for your use. Submission of this specific format is not mandatory, however preferred.

Announcement Number

Title of Position

Lowest grade you are willing to accept

Full name, mailing address (with zip code), day and evening telephone numbers

Social Security Number

Date of Birth

Country of Citizenship

Signature and Date