About the Position: Serves as Airfield Management Specialist for Polk Army Airfield in direct support of US Army Management CMD USAG. Monitors and oversees the daily activities of Airfield Management Branch on a rotating shift. Ensures that all regulatory rules and regulations are met or exceeded to include those of the Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Duties

Serves as Airfield Management Specialist for Polk Army Airfield in direct support of US Army Management CMD USAG (Fort Johnson) Manages the processing of flight plans, maintenance and disposition of Airfield Traffic Log, Proposed/Actual Weekend and Holiday Flight Schedule, Aircraft Refuel Log, Aircraft Movement Log, and any other reports as required. Initiates the primary and secondary crash rescue alert net in the event notification of an emergency/crash is received either by radio or telephonically. Processes flight plans; coordinates the flight following and initiating aircraft overdue actions; initiates and disseminates Notice of Airmen (NOTAMs) for airfield and air traffic systems navigational aids and equipment outages. Utilizes effective oral communication to coordinate mission assignments and brief/inform aircrews and passengers of various flight requirements in normal and emergency situations. Assists the search team using radios, telephone and teletype to communicate with other stations. Reviews flight plans submitted by aviators, ensures that information on altitudes, airspeed, mileage, fuel requirements, and time en-route, arrival time at destination is correctly computed and/or conforms to regulations. Originates Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS) on equipment and facility outages, outages, facility closures, obstructions to navigation, etc.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a Secret security clearance.
• The incumbent of this position must submit to drug testing before employment and periodically during employment.
• This is a Mission Essential position. Incumbents are not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies created by inclement weather conditions or emergency situations as appropriate.
• This position requires rotating shifts.
• This position requires business travel up to 10% of the time.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical examination.
• This position requires possession of a valid stateside driver's license.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. This is a developmental position which will be filled at the GS-07 grade level. You will work in a developmental capacity performing assignments and completing training, both of which are aimed at preparing you to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of the full performance level. The candidate placed in this position may be non-competitively promoted to the target grade of GS-09 if he or she has satisfactorily demonstrated the ability to perform at the higher grade level, meets all regulatory such as AR 615-1 and qualification requirements for promotion, has been recommended for promotion by the supervisor and the target position is supported at the time of the promotion. Basic Requirement for Airfield Management Specialist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree), such as accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, nautical science, marine affairs, marine engineering, marine transportation, or other fields related to the position. OR B. Experience: One year of specialized experience performing the following duties 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. To qualify at the GS-07 grade level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) assisting aircrews in calculating flight plans with other Air Traffic Facilities. 2) ensuring comprehensive airfield inspection is completed daily to include pavements, lighting, markings and obstructions; and 3) assisting in ensuing standing operating procedures are followed for airfield operations that will foster safe practices, procedures and ensure continuity. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Transportation Operations. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementEmergency CommunicationOral CommunicationTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address EP-APF-W0VFAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT JOHNSON JRTC DO NOT MAIL Fort Johnson, LA 71459 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk