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 provide a variety of critical airlift information and assistance for planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over air transportation resources (people, equipment, aircraft, etc.) and to provide oversight of air terminal operations to efficiently and effectively execute Department of Defense (DoD) airlift missions.

Duties

Plans, organizes, and publishes the activities and capabilities of the Aerial Port, ensuring that each work center complies with legal and regulatory requirements while meeting customer needs. Represents the Aerial Port Flight with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Performs as an Air Terminal Operations Center (ATOC) Senior Information Controller. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Performs various related support duties involving the capability forecasting, senior controller, information control, and ramp control duties Serves as Contracting Officers Representative (COR) providing quality control monitoring services to ensure commercial airlift missions under contract are in compliance with contract terms.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Position requires a Secret security clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• 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
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) IAW AFI 90-508. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
• This is a “Key” position IAW AFI 36-507. The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the (Cont'd)
• (Cont'd) 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,")
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• The assigned employee must be able to complete certain Air Force training courses, to include but not limited to, Hazardous Materials Airlift Inspector Course; Management of Aerial Port Operations; (Cont'd)
• (Cont'd) AMC Affiliation Program Airlift Planner's Course; Intermediate Wartime Contingency course; etc
• Hearing aid permitted however must meet HI hearing profile IAW AFI. Ability to distinguish basic colors and perceives distances.
• Work/Training may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid state or US Territory driver’s license is required for the position and accomplishment of flightline access test.
• Required to work uncommon and changing tours of duty to provide 24 hour, 7 day per week coverage. Considerable tact, sound judgment, and mental stability are requisites to performing duties efficiently (cont'd)

Qualifications

(cont'd) under pressure of heavy workloads, multiple operations, late changing requirements, etc. Decisions must be made without hesitation or benefit of complete information. Must draw heavily on experience factors of the aerial port complex. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Standards for Administrative and Management Position; Transportation Operations Series 2150 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year 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. Knowledge of air transportation regulations that relate to the movement of a wide range of specialized shipments. This includes assignments regularly involving the movement of oversized, heavy haul, hazardous, and security risk items. Moves of this nature require extensive practical knowledge of the Defense Transportation System industry, specialized shipment needs, and terminal or storage capabilities to identify the appropriate shipping method, materials handling equipment, services, and special handling required. Knowledge of air transportation regulations governing entitlements and documentation requirements for domestic or foreign movement to advise on procedures, restrictions, and allowances, and to resolve conflicts or issues related to the movement. Conflicts or issues might involve emergency situations, such as those involving extremely short lead-times, problems in transit, inadequate paperwork for foreign entry, or similar situations. Knowledge of a variety of air transportation functional areas and their relationship to other functions to investigate complaints or errors that require, for example, reconstructing and reconciling incomplete information, conducting extensive and exhaustive searches for required information, or performing actions of similar complexity. Knowledge of requirements for various air transportation regulations or operations to monitor and report on air carrier compliance with contract terms, safety provisions, or other air transportation programs. This work typically involves knowledge of report preparation and skill in analyzing factual information to document deficiencies or areas of noncompliance and make recommendations for action. Knowledge of air transportation priorities, special cargo requirements, manual and mechanized paper processing and reporting requirements. Develops air transportation plans for items including any special handling, packaging, or other unique requirements. Knowledge of transport aircraft types and configurations to include various commercial aircraft; cargo characteristics; loading/offloading procedures; cargo compatibility; regulatory requirements covering all types of cargo and mail; enroute structure; routings and capabilities of other aerial ports. Knowledge of basic mathematics principles is required for aircraft weight and balance determination, load sequencing, aircraft limitations, and cargo restraint and dimensions. Use of both manual and mechanical-calculating methods is necessary in the performance of duties. Knowledge of computer operating systems, telephonic instruments, and two-way radio operation. EDUCATION: 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 NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts 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 the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-08 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: 1. Knowledge of air transportation management principles, policies, practices, laws, regulations, techniques, and operations to include those concerning economics of transportation; commercial carrier operations and tariffs; hazardous, classified, extraordinary, and sensitive materials; and US and foreign customs import/export requirements as these to an air terminal complex. 2. Knowledge of air terminal operations for passenger and cargo transportation including handling of such items as general supplies, pets, household goods, unaccompanied baggage, privately owned firearms/vehicles, human remains, perishables, outsized, and overweight items. Knowledge of cargo and passenger deployment management functions and processes. 3. Knowledge of instructions, regulations and directives that govern special handling restrictions and documentation requirements of general, hazardous cargo, and Arms, Ammunition, and Explosive (AA&E) movement and knowledge of aerial port safety and security regulations, practices and procedures. 4. Skill in analyzing complex information to evaluate options and make appropriate decisions pertaining to air transportation operations, restrictions, and cargo/passenger carrying capabilities of military and civilian aircraft while obtaining maximum utilization of aircraft capacity. 5. Skill in using interrelated computer systems to include, but not limited to Global Air Transportation and Execution System (GATES), Global Decision Support System (GDSS), IDE/GTN Convergence (IGC), Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES) and other applicable computer programs/systems (e.g., Microsoft Office products) 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and be diplomatic and tactful in coordination and decision making with the various work centers and higher headquarters and ability to plan, organize, direct the functions of a small to medium work center. Ability to supervise others and to mentor, motivate, and apprise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. Must be able to adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet air terminal requirements and objectives within available resources. 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.

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

• Address Andersen AFB Unit 14001 Box 13 APO, AP 96543 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]