Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST GS-2150-09, is to serve provide direct support to aircrews as an integral part of our nation's air traffic control system.

Duties

Oversee maintenance and operation of the airfield to ensure compliance with all applicable AFI/ FAA instructions and safety regulations. Inspect airfield daily for flying hazards to include material that may cause foreign object damage violations of airfield clearance criteria and hazards. Provide all necessary Information required by pilots to safely complete their intended flight and assist them in making pre flight decisions and calculations where required. Provide preflight and in-flight support to air crews from all over the world. Responsible for providing local airport advisory service when required.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• The work requires irregular hours of work, rotating shifts and rest days with high periods of stress.
• Flight line driver's license and Secret security clearance required.
• May be required to participate in Operational Readiness Exercises and Major Accident Response Exercises.
• Completion of local facility position certification is required in 6 months of initial hire.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• May be available to support Mobility or Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) operations, and exercise of contingency situation may be required to work irregular shift overtime in performing such duties.
• May perform other additional job related duties as assigned.
• This is a key position. Incumbents must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available.
• This position may require travel.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-2150, Airfield Management Specialist (Transportation Operations Series). Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, 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. Must also have knowledge of airfield operations and flight planning principles, practices, procedures and regulations governing airfield management, airfield conditions and safety factors for imposing restrictions to aircraft operations and issuance of notices, and an understanding of terms used in systems to preclude pilot misunderstanding or airspace violations. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Major study was in - 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. NOTE: You must submit copies of your unofficial transcripts with your application if using education as a substitution of experience. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: An equivalent combination of successfully completed, qualifying education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Specialized experience directly related to the work of the position may be used to meet the requirements of this position. Education in excess of a 1 full year of graduate level education in a major study of - 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 may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-09 level. NOTE: You must submit copies of your unofficial transcripts with your application if using education as a substitution of experience. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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 to select pertinent information from data available and impart it in a comprehensible manner to the pilot. Knowledge of DoD, USAF, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and International Civil Aviation (ICAO) rules, laws, regulations, instructions and directives as they pertain to airfield planning and aircraft operations. Knowledge of DoD, FAA, and ICAO flight planning requirements, which together with flight computations, permits technical review an AISR computer. Acceptance of proposed flight plans or flight plan changes. Knowledge of weather and its effect on flying operations, including forecast weather that could threaten safe aircraft operations and issuance of NOTAMS. Knowledge and understanding of terms used in the air traffic control system to preclude pilot misunderstanding or airspace violations. Physical Demands. Work requires some lifting and carrying of 25 lbs at over with assistance is required in handling flight Publications BASH equipment. Incumbent may be required to work rotating duty assignments plus weekends/federal holidays with periods of high mental stress. Work Environment. The incumbent works in Airfield Management Operations but is often required to go outside to inspect the airfield using Airfield Management Operation vehicles. Inspects the runway and arresting gear systems after an emergency during severe weather. Inspects the airfield and determines the runway conditions. Acts as a safety monitor for one way snow removal crews, airfield contractors as required. Work involves moderate risk that requires special safety precautions for noise, munitions and moving aircraft. 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 Hill AFB 7437 6th Street Bldg 430, Rm 119 Hill AFB, UT 84056 US
• Name: Hill AFB DP2YHA
• Phone: (801) 586-4678
• Email: [email protected]