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Duties

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To plan, coordinate, manage and direct all Prime Nuclear Airlift Force (PNAF) air transportation operations conducted by the 62d Airlift Wing. Additionally, manages and coordinates the execution of all high-profile Tanker Airlift Control Center (TACC) PNAF Special Assignment Airlift Mission's (SAAM), Department of Energy (DOE) and Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) airlift operations in support of the United States Nuclear Enterprise. DUTIES: Serves as the Prime Nuclear Airlift Force (PNAF) mission planner for the only USAF Wing (62AW) supporting the PNAF mission. Manages and coordinates the execution of all high-profile Tanker Airlift Control Center (TACC) PNAF Special Assignment Airlift Mission's (SAAM), Department of Energy (DOE) and Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) missions which provide airlift for the logistical transportation of special nuclear materials between the United States, its allies, neighbors and cooperative nations. Develops the PNAF short-range and long-range flying schedules from annual flying requirements. As the PNAF subject matter expert, trains new aircrew members on mission planning practices, processes and procedures.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance and have knowledge of proper handling of classified documents.
• 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
• May be required to work outside normal days/hours during contingency operations and/or as required by the mission.
• May be required to be on –call after normal duty hours to support scheduled and short-notice Global PNAF operations.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Prime Nuclear Airlift Force (PNAF) operations knowledge is highly desirable. Current Operations experience is highly desirable.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This is term position NTE 12 months.

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 (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 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; comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of air transportation operations policies, principles, and practices; specialized knowledge of the PNAF mission to effectively plan and coordinate PNAF missions that provide airlift for the logistical transportation of special nuclear materials and/ or nuclear components; thorough knowledge of AMC aircraft and aircrew capabilities and limitations to include range, fuel requirements, configuration, loading, take off data, airspeed capabilities, cargo/passenger capabilities, weight restrictions, duty day, and crew rest to ensure proper mission scheduling is accomplished; thorough knowledge of DoD/DoE/ DTRA and Air Force air transportation operations directives, regulations, policies, and procedures to plan and develop transportation systems or services to satisfy user requirements; working knowledge of computer systems, web applications and Secure/ Non-secure internet Protocol Network (SIPR/ NIPR) to include but not limited to; Global Decision Support System (GDSS), Air Refueling Management System (ARMS), Advanced Computer Flight Planning (ACFP), National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) Aeronautical Information File, and Airfield Suitability and Restrictions Report (ASRR); knowledge of the Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG), Special Weapons Overflight Guide (SWOG) and world-wide diplomatic clearance requirements for transiting aircraft, aircrew and cargo to ensure overflight clearances are granted; in-depth knowledge of flight operations, visual and instrument flight rules, Federal Aviation Regulations, the international airway routes and structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, flight characteristics; in depth knowledge of airfield survey data and information from en-route supplements, i.e., runway length, load bearing capability, types of fuel available, etc., which are necessary for determining the suitability of the intended destination and alternatives for missions; and knowledge of safeguarding classified information and the proper handling and storage of classified documents. OR EDUCATION: I have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. If related, education must have major field of study 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 official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your 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: Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of air transportation policies, principles, practices, operational concepts, procedures, and guidelines. Knowledge of the Prime Nuclear Airlift Force (PNAF) mission, PNAF aircrew training requirements and nuclear cargo/ nuclear cargo component restrictions as it relates to wartime and peacetime logistical airlift. Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft performance capabilities and limitations in addition to regulations governing aircrew management policies and procedures. Knowledge of various computer systems that pertain to transportation operations and other systems required to perform the work. Ability to develop executable airlift mission itineraries. Ability to train newly assigned aircrew on mission planning practices, processes and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to coordinate planning issues and resolve problems with other units, bases or agencies. 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 JBLM - McChord Field 100 Col Joe Jackson Blvd Suite 1006 JBLM - McChord Field, WA 98438 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]