All groups of qualified individuals Indefinite Full Time
**PUERTO RICO NATIONAL GUARD
AIR TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT**
COLA: 4.20%
Duty Location: 156th Airlift Wing, Financial Management, Muñiz ANGB, Carolina, PR
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION:**
This position require military membership in the Puerto Rico Air National Guard (PRANG).** If you are not a military member of the PRANG** (i.e. member of the PR Army NG, civilian, active duty Airman, prior service, Airman member from another state, reservist, IRR, State Guard, etc.), you must contact the ANG Recruiting and Retention Superintendant (RRS) Office at 787-289-1523 or 787-529-2035 to request the PRANG Military Basic Requirements (MBR) Certification. Instructions to request such certification are available at http://www.pr.ngb.army.mil/hro/.** If the MBR certification is not submitted, your application will not be screened.**
**AREA OF CONSIDERATION:**
**Area 1** = Permanent technicians Officers currently employed in the Puerto Rico Air National Guard.
**Area 2** = Officers of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard and personnel that meet all requirements to become an officer in the Puerto Rico Air National Guard. ** (This position requires Air National Guard membership).**
First round consideration will be given to Area 1 Candidates. **(Area 2 Candidates will be screened only in the event that there are no qualified or recommended Area 1 Candidates).**
To prevent a grade inversion, military rank allowed for this position will be determined at the final evaluation of the vacancy announcement considering the military rank of the supervisor.
**INDEFINITE:**
This position is advertised against a valid man-year of an employee currently on an Active Duty tour. If the employee does not exercise restoration rights, personnel action may become permanent without further competition, upon recommendation of immediate supervisor, or may be terminated at any time by management decision.
**_Acceptance of any military technician position may cause the termination of entitlements and eligibility for all military bonuses and student loan repayments. For further information you must contact the appropriate military Education Office._**
**__** United States citizenship is required. Must be eligible for membership in the Puerto Rico Air National Guard.
The purpose of this position is to The primary purpose of this position is to provide management oversight and guidance for both budget formulation and budget execution according to the Resource Management System (RMS).) Operates the Resource Management System, a network of commanders, resource advisors, cost center managers, and technical advisors aligned to the Wing/GSU organizational structure and oriented towards the management of appropriated funds and workdays for the accomplishment of unit missions.Serves as the principal author for local resource management policy development and publication.Oversees budget formulation, validation, compilation, and submission, requiring the frequent contact with commanders, resource advisors, higher headquarters (ANG/FMA), and field counterparts.
**_Physical Demands:_**
The work is primarily sedentary in nature.
**_Working Environment:_**
Work is performed in a typical office setting.
You will lose consideration for the position if your application does not include all the information/documents requested on the vacancy announcement. The USAJOBS Resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you met the required GENERAL and SPECIALIZED experience. **Experience copied from a position description, vacancy announcement, internet or other reference material constitute plagiarism and will disqualify you from the position.** National Guard military (part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard provided such service is related to the position to be filled.
**GENERAL EXPERIENCE:**
Experience in administrative, professional, technical, or other responsible work that demonstrates a knowledge of management principles and practices. the applicant must have the ability to analyze problems and draw logical conclusions and to communicate effectively with others.
**SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:**
Applicant must **possess more than THIRTY SIX (36)**months of specialized experience performing or supervising duties such as working experience of general budgeting, principles, practices, precedents, systems, and techniques; planning, programming, budgeting and execution system, reviewing, analyzing, editing operating budget. Analyzing budget estimates formulating and monitoring the budget executions.
**SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:**
Study successfully completed in a college university, technical or vocational school may be substituted at the rate of one academic year of study (30 semester's hours or 20 classroom hours of instruction per week) for 12 months of specialized experience. Courses must be directly related to the work of the position. **Copy of student transcripts or training certificates must be included in order to receive credit for education. Unofficial transcripts from internet or with alterations will not be considered.** To receive credit for education the information must be included in the education section of the Resume.
**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:**
**Failure to meet or comply with the following requirements will be basis for non-employment or removal from employment, as appropriate.**
* Males born after 31 Dec 59 must provide evidence of registration with the Selective Service System.
* Evidence of identity must be provided to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (PL 99-603).
* Acceptance of the position constitutes concurrence to wear the appropriate military uniform.
* Possess or be able to acquire a **SECRET** security clearance.
* Continued employment in this position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the mandatory training specifically identified for the position.
* Individual selected must enroll in the Department of Defense Direct Deposit / Electronic Fund Transfer Pay Program.
* Loss of military membership will result in immediate loss of your full-time military technician position.
* Excepted Civil Service Technicians are required to maintain a MOS/AFSC and military grade that is determined by the NGB to be compatible with the assigned technician position.
**COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENT:**
In order to achieve compatibility prior to effective date of personnel action, individual selected must be eligible for military assignment to a paragraph and line number in one of the following: **AFSC 65XX .**
**Note: In order to qualify for above mentioned AFSC(s) you must comply with mandatory entry requirements contained in Air Force Manual AFMAN 36-2108, Enlisted Classification or AFMAN 36-2105, Officer Classification, as applicable.**
**Individual selected for this position who is not qualified in one of the mentioned AFSC, MUST submit to HRO, before date of appointment, the correct military paperwork/application to attend the technical training school required to be AFSC Qualified. If selectee fails to process the school application and does not successfully graduate from the school, he/she will be terminated from the technician program for failure to meet the compatibility standards and receive a 30 days notice of separation.**
Once the vacancy announcement is complete, we will verify that if you are not currently an Airman of the PRANG, you submitted the Military Basic Requirements Certification. If you meet the minimum requirements to join the PRANG or you are a permanent or traditional Airman of the PRANG, then your application will be screened to ensure you meet the job requirements.
To determine if you are qualified for this job, an evaluation of your USAJOBS Resume will be made regarding the possession of the General and Specialized experience, and any other requirements stated in the announcement.
If, after reviewing your Resume a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, such experience will be considered as General and not Specialized and your evaluation can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. If your experience was copied from a position description, vacancy announcement, internet or other reference material, its constitute plagiarism and you will be automatically disqualified from the position. Please follow all instructions carefully. **You must use the Resume builder tool provided in the USAJOBS website. In your account, click Resumes and then Build New Resume (blue icon in the center of the page). DO NOT upload resumes created outside of USAJOBS. Uploaded resumes will not be accepted by this agency.** Also, at the Formal Job Title or in the narrative you must specify if the work has been done in Drill status. Errors in dates or omissions of information may affect your evaluation.
False or fraudulent information on or attached to this application may be ground for not hiring or firing after begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. Any information provided by the applicant may be investigated.
The Puerto Rico National Guard Human Resources Office (HRO) _**DOES NOT**_accept hardcopy or email applications for a job announcement published on USAJOBS. You must upload these documents after completing the Online Qualifications Questionnaire or fax them using the Option B explained in the announcement. Applications received by email or regular mail to HRO **_will not be_** considered.
Follow the instructions of Options A and B on how to upload or fax documents through USAJOBS.
To apply for this position, you must provide both of the following parts:
1. Your responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire, and
2. Your supporting or required documents: Online USAJOBS Resume, MBR Certification (if applicable) , etc.
3. **Option A**: Applying Online
Use this option for convenience and quickest processing.
Tips for using the Online Qualifications Questionnaire:
* Complete and save your supporting documents before starting the Online Qualifications Questionnaire and upload these documents online.
* You can upload the following types of documents files: .doc, .wpd, .txt, .rtf, .pdf, HTM/HTML, JPG. * There is a 1MB limit on file size .
* You must click both Finish and Submit when you are done. Your Online Qualifications Questionnaire is not processed until you click the Submit button.
* You must complete the entire process by 11PM Central time on the closing date -- **Tuesday, April 21, 2015**
* You can save your work and come back later. Just click both Save and Logout.
* Select the job you would like to update to complete the questionnaire or upload documentation. It is important for you to complete this process in its entirety.
To begin your Online Qualifications Questionnaire, click Online Questionnaire****
View Occupational Questionnaire
**Option B** : Applying Via Fax
If you have problems applying online then you can use this option.
Follow these steps: You can print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline.
a. Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URLhttp://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf.
b. Complete the OPM Form 1203-FX using the information listed under Questions to complete Paper Qualifications Questionnaire below.
c. You may submit the Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents by fax to 1-478-757-3144.
* By Fax: If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, you do not need a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing. If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is herehttp://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly. The fax number is 1-478-757-3144. Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.
To apply for this position you must provide the following documents:
a. Online USAJOBS Resume (mandatory)
b. Online Questionnaire (mandatory)
c. PRANG MBR Certification (mandatory for civilians, active duty Airman, prior service, Airman or guard members from another state, reservist, IRR, PR State Guard, etc.); (Not required for permanent employees or traditional Airman of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard).
d. Student transcript (if applicable)
e. Additional documentation (if required in the vacancy announcement)
Additional information is available at our web site: local intranet address https://pr-arng-web/HRO or outside Internet address https://www.pr.ngb.army.mil/hro.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.
**Health Insurance** - The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp.
**Leave** - Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp.
**Life Insurance** - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance, for additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp.
**Retirement Program** - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, and Thrift Savings Plan. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp.
Effective 1 October 2010, ABC-C became the new benefits service center for National Guard Technicians. Go to http://www.abc.army.mil/ to access your Employee Benefits Information System or call the IVRS Automated Telephone System at 1-877-276-9287.
This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp.
**EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMEMENT:**The Puerto Rico National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regards to religion, race, color, gender, national origin, age and/or disabling condition.
**HATCH ACT REFORM: **The provisions in the Hatch Act Reform amendment of 1993 prohibits individuals from making or transmitting to any officer or employee of an agency any recommendation or statement, oral or written, with respect to any employee or applicant who requests or is under consideration for any personnel action.