Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To plan air transportation services and systems responsible for processing, planning, analyzing, and coordinating US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)-validated Special Assignment Airlift Mission (SAAM) requirements supporting the President, JCS, DoD, and non-DoD agencies.

Duties

Responsible for planning, analyzing, coordinating, and processing USTRANSCOM-validated organic and commercial SAAM requirements supporting the President, JCS, DoD, and non-DoD agencies. Coordinates airlift aircraft and aircrew requirements with SAAM customers, airfield managers, military base/commercial airfield supporting agencies, and airlift control elements as required by the mission's nature and magnitude. Develops complex detailed concepts of operations (CONOPs) for distinguished visitor/high-visibility air transportation operations missions. Monitors and manages SAAMs while in execution acting as the primary focal point among the aircrew, ground stations, the 618 AOC (TACC)/XOZ Senior Director, and other TACC organizations in the TACC Execution Cell. Instrumental for air transportation operations procedural matters in advising senior management decision makers on complex strategic and combat delivery airlift operations issues.

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
• Prior rated aircrew experience is highly desired due to the specialized nature of duties
• Employee must be able to work independently under pressure for varying periods of time, to resolve/provide solutions to a myriad of problems requiring air operations expertise and may be required to work overtime
• May be required to work varying hours and possibly rotating shifts, to include responding to short-notice contingency operations
• Position requires performance of periodic ancillary training as directed by DoD, Air Force, AMC, and 618 AOC (TACC)
• Workload may require weekend/holiday work and uncommon hours
• Available during contingency/emergency response operations, and as required by the supervisor, shift work may be required as part of the Contingency Response Cell (CRC) or as directed by a supervisor
• Position requires periodic on-call duty to support worldwide operations and short-notice, high-priority missions
• Must possess at least a Secret clearance
• Must have knowledge in the proper handling of classified documents. 11.

Qualifications

This is a Term position NTE 27 SEP 2025; the individual selected for this position 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. IAW DoDI 3020-42 this position has been locally or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity. Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and remain on duty during phased or early release 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, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, 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; demonstrated in-depth knowledge of AMC/Commercial aircraft and aircrew capabilities and limitations to include range, fuel requirements, configuration, loading, load plans, take-off data, weight restrictions, duty day, and crew rest to ensure proper mission scheduling has been accomplished; thorough knowledge of DoD/JCS/HQ USAF/MAJCOM air transportation operations directives, regulations, policies and procedures to plan and develop transportation systems or services to satisfy user requirements; and thorough knowledge of the mission, organization and work processes of the air transportation operations programs throughout the command and DoD. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 a wide range of air transportation operations policies, principles, practices, operational concepts, procedures and guidelines, including but not limited to flight operations, Air Force flying instructions, aircrew flying limitations and crew rest requirements, visual and instrument flight rules, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), airfield information and restrictions, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, worldwide route planning, international airway routes and structures, oceanic routes, controlled and uncontrolled airspace, aeronautical charts, flight safety issues, and worldwide diplomatic clearance requirements. Knowledge of commercial and organic aircraft performance capabilities and limitations, including aircraft technical orders and performance data. Knowledge of air transportation operations policies, practices and requirements data. Knowledge of various computer systems that pertain to transportation operations and those systems required to perform the work. Skill and ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and through verbal communication. Skill in conducting air transportation operations studies and detailed analysis of complex air transportation operations functions and processes. 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.

Contacts

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