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 serve as an Air Operations Specialist, executing current operations planning and reporting functions to include scheduling, parking, planning, flight following, lodging and transportation support to current, immediate, or pending flight operations.

Duties

Prime Knight Program Manager, manages, coordinates, and maintains a calendar, schedule, and database of enroute missions, support requests, and support requirements. Coordinates and communicates the status of support with the requestor. Coordinates with mission commander, staff and lead planners for training, exercise, and contingency missions to assess operational support, lodging and transportation support requirements. Vehicle Control Officer (VCO) for contracted fleet of fourteen government vehicles used as primary source for TDY aircrew/support personnel transportation requirements. Directs the review, edit, input, verification, and production of computer airlift schedules and mission changes while maintaining expert knowledge of regulations, instructions, policies, standard operating procedures and memorandum guidance from various sources that pertain to transient aircrew and manpower augmentation management. Attends JA/ATT conferences, Joint Forcible Entry Readiness Symposium, and Reserve Allocation Meetings to validate TACC missions through Pope AAF and represents Pope AAF policies for transient support.

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
• Advance in hire may/may not be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume.
• Leave accrual may/may not be authorized upon request.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle, a valid driver’s license is required for the position.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Required to work an uncommon tour of duty and frequent scheduled and unscheduled overtime. Work after normal business hours is expected and should be anticipated.
• Will be required to carry a government issued phone during on and off-duty hours.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• This is a Mission Essential position performing a Mission Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment (Cont.) This is a Key Position. The duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,") 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-09, 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; Knowledge of the functions, processes, and principles of management and analytical and evaluative techniques as they apply to the identification, consideration and resolution of issues or problems related to the current operations planning and reporting functions in support of all flight operations as they relate to Pope Army Airfield; Knowledge of the organization, programs, mission, and functions of the 43 OSS and Pope Army Airfield to plan, schedule, and coordinate Prime Knight responsibilities; Knowledge and thorough understanding of the functions, concepts, principles and practices of the Air Force's Prime Knight Program and its governing policies, regulations, and precedents. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.D or F.D. which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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 analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration and resolution of issues or problems related to the current operations planning and reporting functions in support of current, immediate, and pending flight operations. Knowledge of the functions, processes, and principles of management as they apply to aircraft operations, aircraft scheduling and documentation, aircrew training and the efficient use of personnel and resources. Knowledge and thorough understanding of the functions, concepts, principles and practices of the Air Force's Prime Knight Program and its governing policies, regulations, and precedents. Knowledge of Air Force and Army structure, manuals, instructions, aircrew duty day, crew rest restrictions, airfield operations, airlift operations, mission scheduling, aircraft capabilities and limitations, fuel requirements, configurations and standard ground times, GDSS2, Joint Travel Regulations, Defense Travel Management, Defense Travel System, DoD Financial Management Regulation Volume 9 Chapters 2 & 3, DoD 5500.7-R, AR 58-1, Fort Bragg Master Policy #30, contingency operations, and the Immediate Response Force Skill in application of Fleet Management functions, concepts, principles, practices, and governing regulations, policies, procedures, and precedents. Skill and ability in application of current information technology software programs (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.); Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to apply considerable tact and diplomacy in personal contact with the senior level personnel and visitors. 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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Pope Field 374 Maynard Street Pope Field, NC 28308 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]