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Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a command headquarters level senior COMAFFOR Apportionment and Allocation Process (CAAP) air transportation operations specialist, applying Air Force military rated aviator experience, to plan, direct, organize and determine necessary policies, regulations, directives, instructions, programs, projects, doctrine, methods, and procedures of assigned major command air operations services/programs/projects/studies/plans and air transportation operations systems. Applying Air Force military rated aviator experience, serves as a senior command technical expert and focal point for air transportation operations concerning CAAP policies, operations, and requirements. Leads or participates as a command air transportation operations technical expert in the CAAP program in interagency groups to resolve problems regarding air feasibility issues. As one of the command's expert air transportation operations project officers, applies a high degree of insight to isolate, identify, and define critical challenges to effective long-range aircrew and aircraft apportionment and allocation requirements and develops aircrew/aircraft tasking concepts and plans on the Command aircraft and aircrews. Directs, plans, and organizes team study work to perform command functional area review of assigned program, i.e., CAAP, issues including aircraft availability and aircrew qualifications and continuous training for peacetime and wartime conditions to ensure proper planning, training and execution of military operations and to determine the capabilities, limitations, constraints and the impact on essential aircrews and military operations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Rated Air Force aviator experience (e.g. pilot/ navigator) is critical to the successful completion of the work
• May travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment: (cont'd) TERM position NTE September 12, 2024; the individual selected may be extended without further competition. Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position using "Reinstatement" eligibility and if selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position. This is an Obligated Position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee's return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position. IIn order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management, Transportation Operations Series, 2150. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience in maintaining, retailing, purchasing, or procurement of automotive, rail, air, bus, or other transportation equipment or services, or in the operation of a commercial transportation facility or terminal. This experience must have demonstrated knowledge of fleet operations; familiarity with Federal, State, and municipal regulations governing the use of transportation vehicles; and the maintenance of inventories and cost computations. Mastery knowledge of agency transportation operations policies, concepts, principles and methodologies applicable to air transportation operations under peacetime and wartime conditions; expert knowledge of organizational missions, objectives, and procedures; the relationship with and support requirements of other program areas, and the regulatory framework in which the transportation operations program operate; transportation operations knowledges to the management of the command in analyzing and resolving very complex or sensitive problems and the implementation of new developments and technology to the assigned aircraft program area, i.e., CAAP. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Knowledge of Air Force and DoD air transportation operations policies, procedures, and programs as they relate to command goals and objectives. Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of planning actions related to projected and actual events. Knowledge of the relationship of the various command entities involved in air planning and execution of military operations. Knowledge of and skill in the application of Air Force rated aviator (e.g., pilot, navigator) expertise as it applies to the assigned system (CAAP) aircraft and aircrew apportionment and allocations. Knowledge of air operations involving air assets, en route infrastructure, and employment of mission support forces. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing/presenting solutions to especially broad, important, and severe military operational and contingency areas. Ability to plan, organize and lead others in air transportation operations studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relationships. Knowledge of assigned system: CAAP. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Scott AFB 375 FSS Scott AFB, IL 62225 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]