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    Occupational And Safety Health Specialist - Elmendorf Air Force Base, United States - Department of Defense

    Department of Defense
    Department of Defense Elmendorf Air Force Base, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    Summary

    Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

    This position is located at Elmendorf AFB Alaska.


    The primary purpose of this position is to obtain experience and training under the Palace Acquire (PAQ) Program which leads to career development in the field of Occupational Safety.

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    Overview


    • Accepting applications
    • Open & closing dates
    10/14/2023 to 09/30/2024


    • Salary
    $52,636 - $101,263 per year


    • Pay scale & grade
    GS 7


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    Location

    1 vacancy in the following location:

    • Elmendorf AFB, AK
    • Remote job
    No


    • Telework eligible
    No


    • Travel Required
    Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.


    • Relocation expenses reimbursed
    Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.


    • Appointment type
    Permanent -* Work schedule

    Full-time -* Service

    Competitive


    • Promotion potential
    11


    • Job family (Series)
    0018 Safety and Occupational Health Management


    • Supervisory status
    No


    • Security clearance
    Secret


    • Drug test
    No


    • Announcement number
    L-24-DHA PJK


    • Control number
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    This job is open to


    • Recent graduates


    Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.


    • The public
    U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.


    • Veterans
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    Duties


    • Conduct inspections of operations and facilities where the type of hazard anticipated is low in nature and is predictable in advance.
    • Conduct safety training, develop class schedules, maintain necessary records/data, maintain classroom equipment, facility, etc., under supervision of qualified personnel.
    • Conduct portions of investigations of mishaps, and prepares and presents findings.
    • Participate in established Air Force Occupational Safety Programs to Include Hazard Abatement, Confined Space, Ergonomics, etc.
    • Conduct special assignments in keeping with the formal training plan.
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    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment


    • U.S. Citizenship Required
    • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
    • Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance
    • Mobility - you may be required to relocate during or after completion of your training
    • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
    • Employee must maintain current certifications
    • Disclosure of Political Appointments
    • Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
    • You will be required to serve a one-year probationary period
    • Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
    • PCS expenses, if authorized, will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
    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 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:
    for additional qualification standards.

    Education

    Recommended areas of study:

    A degree in Safety or Occupational Health fields (Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene), or degree in other related fields that included or supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, industrial psychology, and organizational psychology.

    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.

    The PALACE Acquire Program offers you a permanent position upon completion of your formal training plan.

    As a Palace Acquire Intern you will experience both personal and professional growth while dealing effectively and ethically with change, complexity, and problem solving.

    The program offers a 2-year formal training plan with yearly salary increases. Promotions and salary increases are based upon your successful performance and supervisory approval. This is your opportunity to begin a successful civilian career with the United States Air Force.

    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) 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 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).


    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 DHA Positions:
    These positions are being filled under Direct-Hire Authority for the Department of Defense for Recent Graduates.

    The Secretary of the Air Force has delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to directly appoint qualified recent graduates directly into competitive service positions; these positions may be professional or administrative occupations and are located Air Force-Wide.

    Positions may be filled as permanent with a full-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location.
    • The term "recent graduate" means a person who was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education not more than two years before the date of the appointment of such person, except in the case of a person who has completed a period of obligated service in a uniform service of more than four years.
    Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here.

    To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy.

    You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.


    Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.

    Click here for more information.

    Selective Service:
    Males born after must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here.

    Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP): SLRP may be offered for eligible candidates. (Must sign a 3-year service agreement.)

    Direct Deposit:
    All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

    If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

    Tax Law Impact for


    PCS:

    On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025.

    The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items.

    The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals.

    For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities, please visit:

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    • Benefits
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    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

    As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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    Review our benefits


    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

    Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.


    Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position.

    Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

    Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire.

    If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

    If qualified, we will then place you in one of the three categories described below:


    • Best-qualified category: Master's or a Bachelor's degree with overall GPA of 3.5 or higher on the applicable assessment)
    • Highly-qualified category:

    Highly Qualified:
    Bachelor's degree with overall GPA between on the applicable assessment)

    Qualified category:
    Bachelor's degree with overall GPA less than 2.00 to on the applicable assessment)


    • Benefits
    Help

    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

    As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

    Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

    Review our benefits


    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

    Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.


    • Required Documents
    As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.

    Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

    You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

    The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents.

    Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.


    • Online Application: Questionnaire
    • Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. Your name MUST be included on your resume.
    • Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
    • Veterans
    : If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 21 If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces.


    NOTE:
    All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15.


    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/discharge 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.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.


    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

    Help

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.


    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.


    • How to Apply
    The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the 09/30/2022the announcement to receive consideration.

    To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:


    To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.

    Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

    To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:


    • Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
    • It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
    • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
    • For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
    • A complete Application Questionnaire
    • Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

    PLEASE

    NOTE:

    It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

    You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

    Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

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    Agency contact information

    Total Force Service Center

    Phone

    Email

    DO.NOT..ONLY

    Address

    JB Elmendorf-Richardson

    8517 20th Street

    Suite 203

    JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506

    US

    Learn more about this agency

    Next steps

    Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email.

    A Human Resources Specialist will assess your qualifications based upon the responses you provided, as well as any other documents requested in the announcement if a request is received to fill a position at a location you applied to for consideration.


    To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the More Information link under the application status for this position.

    If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.

    Read more

    Fair & Transparent

    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.


    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Financial suitability
    • Selective Service
    • New employee probationary period
    • Signature and false statements
    • Privacy Act
    • Social security number request
    This job announcement has closed


    • Fair and Transparent
    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.


    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Financial suitability
    • Selective Service
    • New employee probationary period
    • Signature and false statements
    • Privacy Act
    • Social security number request
    Help

    Required Documents

    The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents.

    Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.


    • Online Application: Questionnaire
    • Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. Your name MUST be included on your resume.
    • Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
    • Veterans
    : If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 21 If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces.


    NOTE:
    All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15.


    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/discharge 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.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.


    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

    Help

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.


    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

    Help

    How to Apply

    The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the 09/30/2022the announcement to receive consideration.

    To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:


    To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.

    Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

    To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:


    • Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
    • It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
    • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
    • For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
    • A complete Application Questionnaire
    • Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

    PLEASE

    NOTE:

    It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

    You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

    Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

    Read more

    Read more

    Agency contact information

    Total Force Service Center

    Phone

    Email

    DO.NOT..ONLY

    Address

    JB Elmendorf-Richardson

    8517 20th Street

    Suite 203

    JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506

    US

    Learn more about this agency

    Next steps

    Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email.

    A Human Resources Specialist will assess your qualifications based upon the responses you provided, as well as any other documents requested in the announcement if a request is received to fill a position at a location you applied to for consideration.


    To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the More Information link under the application status for this position.

    If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.

    Read more

    Fair & Transparent

    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.


    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Financial suitability
    • Selective Service
    • New employee probationary period
    • Signature and false statements
    • Privacy Act
    • Social security number request
    This job announcement has closed

    Read more

    Fair & Transparent

    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.


    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Financial suitability
    • Selective Service
    • New employee probationary period
    • Signature and false statements
    • Privacy Act
    • Social security number request
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    Overview


    • Accepting applications
    • Open & closing dates
    10/14/2023 to 09/30/2024


    • Salary
    $52,636 - $101,263 per year


    • Pay scale & grade
    GS 7


    • Location

    1 vacancy in the following location:

    • Elmendorf AFB, AK
    • Remote job
    No


    • Telework eligible
    No


    • Travel Required
    Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.


    • Relocation expenses reimbursed
    Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.


    • Appointment type
    Permanent -* Work schedule

    Full-time -* Service

    Competitive


    • Promotion potential
    11


    • Job family (Series)
    0018 Safety and Occupational Health Management


    • Supervisory status
    No


    • Security clearance
    Secret


    • Drug test
    No


    • Announcement number
    L-24-DHA PJK


    • Control number


    This job originated on For the full announcement and to apply, visit Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at will be considered.


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