Configuration and Data Management Specialist

• Performs developmental assignments of moderate difficulty where work procedures are established and a number of specific guidelines exist.
• Independently performs recurring assignments of limited, but gradually increasing, difficulty and complexity.
• Participates in special initiative, studies, and projects. Works with other specialists in planning and conducting special initiatives, studies, and projects.
• Prepares written correspondence and other documentations. Drafts or prepares a variety of documents to include newsletter items, responses to routing inquiries, reports, letters, and other related documents.

• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• Must sign a mobility agreement-you may be required to relocate during or after completion of your training
• Must sign a participant agreement
• 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/
• A security clearance may be required
• Student Loan Repayment Program may be offered for eligible candidates
• Must meet suitability for Federal employment
• You will be in a trial period throughout your entire Pathways appointment
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Must be able obtain and maintain Life Cycle Logistics Level 1 certification within 24 months of accepting this position

Completion of 1 full year of graduate level education, or bachelor's degree with Superior academic Achievement as provided in the "General Policies and Instructions" for Qualifications Standards Operating Manual, or 5 academic years of pre-professional study, or 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-5.

GS-9: You must have completed 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree or one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-07.

You must have completed a 4 year course of study leading to a bachelor's from an accredited institution AND must have documented Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) or one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-05 at the undergraduate level in one of the following:

a) Class Standing - upper third of the graduating class based on completed courses in the college, university, or major subdivision;
b) Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum. If more than 10 percent of total undergraduate credit hours are non-graded, i.e. pass/fail, CLEP, CCAF, DANTES, military credit, etc, you cannot qualify based on GPA;
c) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society (note: freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this position). (If qualifying based on class standing or honor society membership, provide appropriate documentation).

OR
2. You have one full year (18 semester hours or the equivalent) of graduate level study, or possess a master's or higher degree, e.g., LL.B., J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of this position. Such fields include business administration, industrial management, industrial engineering, industrial psychology, public administration, political science, or government.(Submit copy of transcripts).
OR
3. You have at least one year (12 months) of specialized experience, that provided knowledge of to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower qualifying pay band or equivalent grade under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Equivalent experience may be at the level of the lowest GS grade covered by the applicable pay band; however, the experience must demonstrate KSA's to successfully perform the duties of the position being filled.
OR
4. You must have a combination of graduate education as described above and the type of specialized experience as described above, which when combined would equate to 100%. (To compute, first determine your total qualifying graduate level education as a percentage of the graduate education required; then determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage of experience described above; add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal to at least 100 %.) (Submit a copy of your transcript.)

To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience, click on the following link: http:// www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp

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 basic principles, concepts, and methodology used in configuration and data management
.2. Skill in applying basic principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform entry-level assignments in configuration and data management.3. Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and inwriting.4. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.5. Ability to plan and organize work, and consult effectively with co-workers.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-07 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. The purpose of TIG restrictions is to prevent excessively rapid promotions in competitive service GS positions and to protect competitive principle

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.



This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

OR

Any individual who has completed a period of obligated service in a uniformed service, and was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education not more than six years before the closing of this announcement meets the basic eligibility requirement to apply for the PATHWAYS Recent Graduates Program. The eligibility period cannot extend beyond six years from the date on which the individual completed the requirements of an academic course of study or qualifying career or technical education program.

You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Please submit copies of all transcripts, to include transferred hours-official copies are not required at time of application. If selected, you will be required to provide official copies of all transcripts. NOTE: Degree Audits are not accepted.

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.



YOUR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT COVERS:

• Participant Agreement
• Orientation program
• Mentorship throughout the Program
• Individual Training & Development Plan to assist with career planning, professional development, and training activities
• At least 40 hours of formal, interactive training each year of the Program
• Opportunity for career advancement

AFTER PROGRAM COMPLETION:

• Recent Graduates who are selected for conversion must have completed all requirements of the program successfully
• Demonstrated successful job performance consistent with the applicable performance appraisal program
• Met the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualification standard for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted

NOTE: It is important to remember that eligibility for conversion does not guarantee that the Department of the Air Force will offer conversion.

is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .

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Appointments under the Recent Graduates Program may be for 1 or 2 years depending on the position. After completing the 1 or 2 year period as a Recent Graduate, you may be noncompetitively converted into a term or permanent position and placed on a "career or career-conditional" appointment. However, service in a Pathways Recent Graduate Program confers no right to further employment in the competitive service.