About the Position: Airfield Management Specialist for the Davison Army Airfield ensuring that all regulatory rules and regulations are met or exceeded to include those of the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Army (DA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Duties

Conduct inspections of runways, taxiways, and aircraft parking aprons. Initiate emergency action checklists for the following: severe weather warnings, overdue aircraft search and rescue procedures, in-flight or ground emergencies, natural disasters, etc. Process a variety of flight plans in support of NCR, Presidential support and congressional delegates. Submit and ensure publication of Notices to Airman (NOTAM) pertaining to Davison Army Airfield and the most complex airspace system in the CONUS that includes Special Flight Restriction Area (SFRA) and Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ). Provide detailed assistance to military pilots and pilots of private, foreign, and contract aircraft in planning route of flight, preparation of flight plans and flight computations, and obtaining a clearance to fly in controlled airspace. Provide airport advisory services to aircraft landing, and departing or operating in vicinity of the airport advisory area during the hours the ATCT is closed through UHF, VHF and FM radios.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a Non-sensitive, Moderate Risk (Public Trust) position. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (T2) security clearance.
• This is a drug testing position, and you must pass urinalysis testing as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter. Must sign DA Form 5019-R.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid State-issued driver's license.
• Must be able to possess and maintain a U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification Card/license.
• Must submit to a physical before employment. Must have good vision (cannot be colorblind), must be able to climb stairs, must have clear speech, and must possess good hearing.
• Position has been identified as Key and Mission Essential (see 'Additional Information' within this announcement for more information)

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) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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 EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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. GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes monitoring daily activities of an Airfield Base Operations Facility and conducting airfield inspections and checks. 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, such as: Business Administration, Traffic Management, Transportation, or other fields related to the position. (Must include transcripts in application package.) 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. (Must include transcripts in application package.) GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes monitoring daily activities of an Airfield Base Operations Facility, reviewing and coordinating landing requests, conducting airfield inspections and checks, or providing flight services. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, such as: Business Administration, Traffic Management, Transportation, or other fields related to the position. (Must include transcripts in application package.) 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 second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Must include transcripts in application package.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Facilities Operations ManagementReasoningStress ToleranceTechnical CompetenceTechnology Application 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 as indicated above. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

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 AS-APF-W0CSAA THE ARMY AVIATION BRIGADE DO NOT MAIL Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk