About the Position: This is a permanent position with US Army, Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity (HECSA), Aviation Program located at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama. For more information on HECSA, please visit: http://www.usace.army.mil/HECSA.aspx

Duties

Exercise supervisory responsibilities for military, civilian, and contractor personnel assigned to USACE Aviation Program Office in accordance with HECSA Commander guidance in diverse geographic locations. Responsible for supporting operational requirements of the USACE enterprise, and training/certification requirements for all UAS operators and Government Flight Representative (GFR) support to the USACE enterprise. Serve as the USACE aviation subject matter expert for Non-Standard, Non-Tactical (NSTS) commercial off the shelf (COTS) UAS systems. Represents USACE Aviation in Army and National-level airspace committees to influence rules and regulations concerning Public Aircraft Operations in the National Airspace System.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one year supervisory/managerial probationary period if one has not previously been completed.
• Incumbent must complete the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) GFR Certification Course upon initial position assignment and every five years thereafter.

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. Current 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-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Conducting staff analysis and regulatory interpretation for both Public and Civil Aircraft Operations; 2) Directing a complex administrative program involved in determining the plans, operations, and utilization of crewed and uncrewed aircraft in support of local, national, and strategic objectives; 3) Assisting the Support Activity Commander in strategic, operation, and day-to-day fixed wing and Unscrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) operations for the enterprise-wide aviation community; AND 4) Assisting high level program officials and staff personnel in the development of overall goals and objectives for the assigned staff functions. Desired candidate will possess (current or previously) U.S. Military Officer Rated Pilot. Proof of current or previous experience as a U.S. Military Officer Rated Pilot will be documented via submitting a DD214 indicating "Pilot" or "Aviator" or other description as an U.S. Military Officer Rated Pilot. "Rated" refers to aeronautical ratings as authorized by Title 10, U.S.C. Resume should clearly state previous experience as a U.S. Military Officer Rated Pilot and proof of documentation. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementBudget ExecutionLeadershipOral Communication 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 (GS-13).

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 RA-W4LEAA USA HUMPHREYS ENGR CENTER SUPPORT ACTY DO NOT MAIL Alexandria, VA 22315 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk