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Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a command headquarters level senior 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/program/project/study/plan and air transportation operations system. Applying Air Force military rated aviator experience, serves as a senior command technical expert and focal point for air transportation operations policies, operations, requirements. Develops, formulates, and implements new or revised air policies, procedures, guidelines and/or plans and manages program(s). Leads or participates as a command air transportation operations technical expert in interagency groups to resolve problems regarding air feasibility issues. Performs substantial, extensive, in-depth analyses of air transportation operations problems, methods, procedures, and techniques of command transportation operations programs and the potential impact on strategic air assets. 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 air operational strategy concepts and plans. Prepares long range (5 year) and short-range planning guidance in accordance with broad agency program policies and objectives. Directs, plans and organizes team study work to perform command functional area review of assigned air transportation operations for peacetime and wartime conditions to ensure proper air planning and execution of military operations and to determine the capabilities, limitations, constraints and the impact on air assets and operations. Represents the command at meetings and presents briefings on the command's position and performs work with a high degree of professionalism, independence, and technical authority concerning air issues.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• 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/
• 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
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• This is a Centrally Managed Position in the Operations Career Field. PCS will be paid in accordance with JTR Vol. 2 and applicable Air Force Regulations

Qualifications

In 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 Positions, 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 inmaintaining, 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 military 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; Extensive knowledge of air operations involving air assets, en route infrastructure, and employment of mission support forces; and Mastery knowledge of the application of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems. 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 and skill in the applications of Air Force rated aviator (e.g., pilot, navigator) expertise as it applies to the assigned air transportation operations area. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative analyses of data associated with the transportation feasibility process. 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 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, negotiates complex issues, and maintains good working relationships. Knowledge of assigned weapon system. 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]