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Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey empowers employees, inspires change

Pentagon News — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:24:00 GMT

The 2024 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey is available now for eligible Department of the Air Force employees and is open for submissions through June 28.

Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey gives voice to civilians’ opinions

Pentagon News — Mon, 08 May 2023 16:34:00 GMT

The feedback civilian employees gave in 2022 has earned the service the no.9 ranking for large agencies by the Partnership for Public Service’s “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government” in 2022.

DAF announces overseas spouse direct-hire authority pilot program

Pentagon News — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:01:00 GMT

Direct-hire authority enables an agency to hire any qualified applicant through an expedited hiring process that eliminates many of the traditional steps, including consideration of competitive rankings and ratings.

Civilian Development nomination window opens Jan. 11

Robert Lyon — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:05:00 GMT

The development and leadership programs offered through CD are mapped to the Department of the Air Force’s institutional competencies, which are key to ensuring all Airmen and Guardians can operate successfully in a constantly changing environment.

Civilian Development nomination window opens, eligibility expanded

By Toni Whaley — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 18:58:00 GMT

Civilian Airmen and Guardians can apply for up to four programs by submitting their application, resume and additional documents, when prompted, through MyVector. Applicants must self-nominate no later than Feb. 25.

Civilian Developmental Education, Civilian Strategic Leader Program application window to open Jan. 13

Angelina Casarez — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 14:00:00 GMT

Eligible Air Force civilians will use MyVECTOR to apply for Civilian Developmental Education for the 2021 academic year; and Civilian Strategic Leader and the Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program assignments for the 2021 fiscal year.

AFGSC professional development programs help Airmen grow

Carla Pampe — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT

In Air Force Global Strike Command, there are a number of programs designed to develop the understanding and knowledge of nuclear operations and critical thinking for officers, enlisted members and civilians as well as broaden their view of the mission.

HQ ARPC hosts 2019 Joint IRR Conference

Pentagon News — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 16:45:00 GMT

The Joint IRR Conference included representatives from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy, educating one another on their service-specific IRR programs. While each service program has the same Office of the Secretary of Defense policies driving them, the consensus was that the conference was of great value for each service to attend by being able to discuss ongoing problems experienced by each branch.

Air Force Civilian Service seeks skilled employees

Angelina Casarez — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 14:51:00 GMT

The Air Force Civilian Service held a job fair concentrated on skilled-trade candidates April 22-23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

Air Force adopts USAJOBs as civilian deployment application platform

Kat Bailey — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 12:51:00 GMT

Civilian Airmen who wish to volunteer for a deployment now have the benefit of using USAJOBs to submit their applications, which enhances their ability to pursue expeditionary civilian opportunities.

Air Force Civilian Service seeks talent through virtual hiring events

Angelina Casarez — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:00:00 GMT

The Air Force Civilian Service’s Talent Acquisition Division at the Air Force’s Personnel Center hosted an online virtual hiring event April 10 supporting Air Force Materiel Command’s recruiting efforts.

Total Force recruiting on full display at Women in Aviation conference

Master Sgt. Chance Babin — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:20:00 GMT

The Air Force’s new integrated total force recruiting team put on a show of force at this year’s Women in Aviation International conference at the Long Beach Convention Center, California, March 14-16.

AFMC to host virtual hiring event

Marisa Alia-Novobilski — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 18:11:00 GMT

The Air Force Materiel Command is scheduled to host an online, virtual hiring fair April 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST, to fill multiple noncompetitive and direct-hire authority positions across the enterprise.

Civilian leadership program accepting nominations through May 1

Angelina Casarez — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:15:00 GMT

Eligible Air Force civilians may apply for fiscal year 2020 Civilian Strategic Leader Program, or CSLP, experiential assignment opportunities through May 1 using MyVector.

Kessel Run announces hiring event

Benjamin Newell — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 14:00:00 GMT

Kessel Run is looking for talent who can help the Air Force tackle its most vexing software issues, including the global Air Operations Center Weapon System and the F-35 Lightning II’s Autonomous Logistics Information System, or ALIS.

One-day event streamlines hiring process for maintainers

Kenji Thuloweit — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:22:00 GMT

Nathan Dixon, the 412th Maintenance Squadron director, needs maintainers. “I have the largest squadron on Edwards (Air Force Base) and I have 103 open positions,” said Dixon.

2018 U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School applications due May 27

Kat Bailey — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Test pilots aren’t born; they're trained to be the best of the best by the USAF Test Pilot School. The TPS selection board is accepting applications until May 27, 2018 from eligible Total Force officers and current Air Force civilians

Civilian leadership program accepting nominations through May 1

Richard Salomon — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 13:30:00 GMT

Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2018 Civilian Strategic Leadership Program. Applications are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by May 1, 2018.

Civilian developmental education window for academic year 2019 open through May 1

Richard Salomon — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 18:11:00 GMT

Eligible Air Force civilians have until May 1, 2018, to submit their civilian developmental education program applications to the Air Force’s Personnel Center for the 2019 academic year.

SECAF/CSAF Letter to Airmen: Government Shutdown

Pentagon News — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 14:15:00 GMT

To the Airmen of the United States Air Force: As you are no doubt aware, funding for the federal government expired at midnight. The administration is urging Congress to enact a short term continuing resolution to fund the federal government to allow Congress more time to finalize the budget for the remainder of this year. In the meantime, we have no choice but to comply with the law and conduct only those operations that are authorized for national security, health and safety.