The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate all airlift flight operations conducted by the 3rd Wing. Acts as the direct liaison on airlift issues between the 3rd Wing, Pacific Air Forces, Kenney Headquarters Air Mobility Division, Air Mobility Command operations division and the Tanker Airlift Control Center. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Functions as a Wing Airlift Operations Specialist, responsible for managing aircrew and aircraft allocations for higher headquarters tasked missions and the execution of airlift training missions within the 3rd Wing flying hour program. Reviews and evaluates scheduled airlift missions planned/tasked by T ACC's Channel, SAAM Exercise and Contingency cells or by Kenney Headquarters AMD for accuracy and efficiency. Provides briefings on the Flying Schedule to the staff and support functions while attending the various Airlift OPS/MX meetings and the weekly 3rd Wing Scheduling Meeting. Serves as a member of the 3rd Operational Support Squadron, Current Operations Flight staff. As required by night and squadron leadership, coordinates with other civilian and military personnel within and outside the Wing to assist in the management of current operations. Demonstrates a commitment to Operational Risk Management (ORM) principles and ideas necessary to foster an environment for continuous change and improvement.

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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position.
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position.
• Leave accrual may be authorized for this position.
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice.
• This position has been designated by the DAF 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. (Continued)
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• May be required to work rotating and/or 12-hour shifts. Subject to working normal and other than normal duty hours, weekends, holidays and on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Incumbent must be able to work independently under pressure for varying periods of time, as well as work overtime to resolve/provide solutions to a myriad of problems requiring airlift and tanker operation expertise.
• Position requires incumbent to be on-call to support world-wide operations and short-notice, high-priority missions and participate with wing mobility exercises.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) may be required. TDY may require the use of regularly scheduled military or commercial transportation.
• Knowledge in the proper handling of classified documents is desirable and current Operations experience is highly desirable.
• This is a 'KEY' position. Incumbent(s) must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available.
• IAW DoDI 3020-42 this position has been locally, or command designated as Mission Essential; needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity. (continued below)
• 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.

Qualifications

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 comprehensive knowledge of the worldwide DOD Airlift System, route sets, prioritization and scheduling policies, knowledge of airlift operations policies, principles and practices and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations, knowledge of flight plans, clearance authorities and restrictions, broad knowledge of Air Force MDS operations policies, principles, and practices of functional activities to develop airlift missions, Knowledge of Wing airlift performance capabilities and limitations to include range, fuel requirements, configuration, loading, takeoff data and weight restrictions; practical experience in Global Decision Support System 2 (GDSS2) for operations briefings, reporting and tracking mission movement throughout gaining commands, command, and control systems; knowledge of statistical analysis and management systems to interpret data to be used in presentations and skill in preparing briefings to keep the Wing Commander and higher headquarters informed of airlift status. 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.M., related degree from an accredited college or university. (Note: You must submit a copy of 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 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-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: 1. Position requires a thorough knowledge and understanding of flying operations and flight training requirements. 2. Ability to coordinate complex issues and resolve difficult problems with other bases and AMO or T ACC agencies while articulating and representing the Operations Group Commander's point of view. Considerable tact and sound judgment are essential to perform duties effectively while under pressure of heavy workload involving multiple taskings and short deadlines. 3. Ability to locate, assemble, understand, and compose information for development of the Monthly Airlift Schedule and develop a mission itinerary based specific knowledge of aircrew flying limitations, crew rest requirements, and worldwide diplomatic clearance requirements. 4. Knowledge of a wide range of MDS-specific 3rd Wing airlift aircraft operations policies, principles, practices, operational concepts, procedures and guidelines and knowledge of various computer systems that pertain to transportation/air refueling operations and those systems required to perform work. 5. Knowledge of flying operations and restrictions, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents and Federal Aviation Regulations, guidelines and worldwide route planning, international airway routes and structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts, airways, airfield restrictions, and flight issues. 6. Articulate effectively in written and verbal communication providing presentations to senior leadership within the Wing under various deadline constraints and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point presentations. 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 JB Elmendorf-Richardson 8517 20th Street Suite 203 JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]