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Researches and writes the Wing history. Writes the Wing history, emphasizing problems encountered, solutions to these problems, and the Wing's effectiveness in accomplishing its mission. Conducts special studies and creates other historical products such as oral histories. Provides research and reference services. Provides historical services to meet the needs of the commanders and their staffs, as well as other Air Force and government agencies, Department of Defense, and the public.

Participates in wartime and contingency operations; deploys to contingency locations.

U.S. Citizenship Required. Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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:  This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. Disclosure of Political Appointments.

Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume. Leave accrual may be authorized upon request. Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

At a minimum, qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for the
-0170 occupational series must be met. The incumbent must meet the physical requirements for immediate worldwide deployment to remote locations that may not have adequate medical facilities. The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle, a valid driver's license is required for the position. Position will include training in the carrying and use of firearms because incumbent can be deployed to contingency locations and participate in wartime and contingency operations where and when there may be a requirement to carry firearms.

Work will require frequent or long term CONUS or OCONUS travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Selection for this position is contingent upon proof of U. S. Citizenship. Mobility is a condition of employment; the employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.

Must attend and successfully complete the Historian Training Course within 9 months of being hired. Must obtain and maintain a government travel card.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Clearance. This position is designated Special Sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.

This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national Security and public safety. This position is Emergency Essential (E-E).

In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Emergency Essential duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively.

This meets the criteria of an Emergency Essential position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status. Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment. This requirement cannot be changed without the approval of the AF/HO Career Field Manager. The incumbent must pass an initial pre-employment medical examination, periodic medical examinations and required physical fitness/physical agility tests.

The incumbent must immediately report to his supervisor any significant medical threshold shifts in health status and/or medication requirements. Selectee must meet requirements specified on SF 78, Certificate of Medical Examination for position at overseas/deployed locations due to the following. The duties of this position require moderate physical exertion involving walking and standing, possible use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather.

Manual dexterity with…