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Duties

Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a command headquarters level senior KC-135 air transportation operations specialist, applying Air Force military rated aviator experience, to plan, direct, organize, and determine necessary policies, regulations, directives, instructions, programs, projects, doctrine, methods, and procedures of assigned major command air operations services/programs/projects/studies/plans, and air transportation operations systems. Duties: Applying Air Force military rated aviator experience, serves as a senior command technical expert and focal point for air transportation operations concerning the KC-135 aircrew training policies, operations, and requirements. Leads or participates as a command air transportation operations technical expert in the assigned aircraft: KC-135 aircrew training system program in interagency groups to resolve problems regarding air feasibility issues. As one of the command's expert air transportation operations project officers, applies a high degree of insight to isolate, identify, and define critical challenges to effective long-range aircrew training opportunities and develops aircrew training concepts and plans on the assigned aircraft. Directs, plans, and organizes team study work to perform command functional area review of assigned aircraft: the KC-135 aircrew related issues including aircraft modifications and aircrew qualifications and continuous training for peacetime and wartime conditions to ensure proper planning, training, and execution of military operations and to determine the capabilities, limitations, constraints, and the impact on essential aircrews and military operations.

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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Rated Air Force aviator experience (e.g., pilot, navigator) in the KC-135 is critical to the successful completion of the work
• May travel by military or commercial aircraft to conferences, meetings or other functions away from the duty site
• This is a Centrally Managed Position in the Operations Career Field
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing.
• This position requires Top Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment (cont.): This position has been designated by the Air Force 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. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 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-12, 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. This experience must have demonstrated mastery knowledge of Air Force transportation operations policies, concepts, principles, and methodologies applicable to air transportation operations under peacetime and wartime conditions, expert knowledge of organizational missions, objectives, and procedures; the relationship with and support requirements of other program areas, and the regulatory framework in which the transportation operations program operate; and high degree of skill when applying transportation operations knowledges to the management of the command in analyzing and resolving very complex or sensitive problems and the implementation of new developments and technology to the assigned aircraft program area: KC-135. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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: Knowledge and skill in the applications of Air Force rated aviator (e.g., pilot, navigator) expertise as it applies to the assigned aircraft: KC-135. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative analyses of data associated with the aircrew training transportation feasibility process. Knowledge of Air Force and DoD air transportation operations policies, procedures, and programs as they related to command goals and objectives. Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of planning actions related to projected and actual events. Knowledge of the relationship of the various command entities involved in air planning and execution of military operations. Knowledge of air operations involving air assets, en route infrastructure, and employment of mission support forces. Knowledge of assigned weapon systems the KC-135. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and preparing/presenting solutions to especially broad, important, and severe military operations, and contingency areas. Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in air transportation operations studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiates complex issues; and maintains good working relationships. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Scott AFB 375 FSS Scott AFB, IL 62225 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]