Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Serves as an Airfield Operations Specialist for Simmons Army Airfield (SAAF) and/or Mackall Army Airfield (MAAF), providing flight management operations to support aircraft arrival and departure operations at SAAF/MAAF. Utilizes weather, navigational, and other information to assist pilots in safe flight.

Duties

Arranges appropriate priority for distinguished visitors (DV), passenger and crew transportation, and special security requirements for aircraft arrivals and departures. Processes flight plans, conducting necessary research and/or queries in the coordination of scheduled flights. Respond to airfield incidents, accidents, or other emergencies. Determine type and nature of emergency situations to enable appropriate response actions for aircraft in distress, including the determination of emergency and application of remedial measures. Posts and maintains flight information publications (FLIPs), used for flight planning purposes, and ensures that such publications are current and accurate. Provides Flight line Drivers Training to Soldiers, DA Civilians and Contractors as required. Processes and approves/disapproves prior permission requirements (PPR), civil aircraft landing permits (CALPs), and Army aircraft landing authorization numbers (AALAN). Provides aircrew advisory services, as well as pilot-to-dispatch advisory service through UHF, VHF, and FM radios. Operates a government-owned-vehicle in the course of various airfield inspections/checks. Provides detailed assistance to military pilots and pilots of private, foreign, and contract aircraft. Effectively communicate with pilots, of all levels of experience, and other related air traffic facilities.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Flight-line Driver’s License per AR 95-2.
• This position has been identified as mission essential required to report for duty during inclement weather, natural disasters, and other emergency situations may be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends.
• This position requires irregular hours of work, and rotating shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays with high periods of stress.
• Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) may be required up to 10% of the time.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and periodic medical examinations.
• 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)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency 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 Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing support to military and civilian aircrews, during scheduled and unscheduled flying and ground activities; coordinating flights schedules and providing pilots with assistance to facilitate continuity of aircraft operations, assistance with airfield facilities, and flight safety. Utilizes automated systems to review reports, compile data, and conduct analysis on airfield operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Decision MakingPhysical Distribution / Transportation OperationsTechnical 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-07).

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address DN-APF-W0U3AA US ARMY GARRISON FT LIBERTY DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]