X 5 Roles | Historian

Few vacancies in the following locations:
Maxwell AFB, AL
Hurlburt Field, FL
Scott AFB, IL
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Lackland AFB, TX

This is a formal Air Force position, established under the PALACE ACQUIRE program. It is centrally managed by the Civilian Career Management Directorate and administered by the History and Museums Civilian Career Program. Interns receive formal, informal, and/or on-the-job training in the discipline and assignments.

Position locations may vary from listed locations.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px;">A security clearance is required
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses may or may not be authorized. PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Student Loan Repayment Program may be offered for eligible candidates
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• 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.
• Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0
• You will be required to serve a one-year probationary period
• Must meet suitability for Federal employment
• Successful completion of all training and regulatory requirements as identified in the applicable training plan
• Position locations may vary from listed locations. Total salary varies depending on location of position.
• To receive further consideration, YOU MUST apply at https://afciviliancareers.com/recentgraduates/

Qualifications

Any individual who completed all requirements for a bachelor, master, professional, or doctorate degree from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two years or will complete these requirements by 1 Aug 2024 meets the basic requirement to apply for the Recent Graduate Program;-
OR
-Any veteran released or discharged from active duty within the previous two years, but due to a military service obligation, was precluded from applying for a recent graduate position during any portion of the two-year eligibility period following completion of applicable degree, and not more than six years have transpired since completing the requirements for the degree.

Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Pathways Guidelines . You can also visit: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/index-Standards.asp for additional qualification standards.

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 the arrangemen1, content, and servicing of historical collections and working knowledge of other collections and procedures used to access them.
2. Knowledge of general archival principles and procedures.
3. Knowledge of methods, procedures and techniques used to assist researchers and staff members in locating and retrieving documents, microfilm, audio tapes, and other archival materials.
4. A working knowledge of protection methods used for historical documents.
5. Skill in organizing information in a logical and easily understood manner for use by researchers.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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.