The primary purpose of this position is: To exercise authorities on behalf of HQ 9 AF Air Forces Central (AFCENT) as the Air Transportation program manager. Serve as the civilian lead on air transportation operations and liaise with United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM). Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Serves as the Headquarters (HQ) 9 AF (AFCENT) Air Transportation Program Manager and plans, organizes, and oversees the transportation activities for AFCENT. Serves as the HQ 9 AF (AFCENT) Air Transportation Functional Area Manager. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organizational objectives at an operational and strategic level by engaging with United States Central Command, United States Transportation Command, or other relevant combatant commands and partnering agencies.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Work may occasionally require travel (CONUS and OCONUS) on military or commercial aircraft.
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• The incumbent may be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, and federal holidays throughout the year.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• This is a Term position NTE 31-JUL-2028; the individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition. Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position using (cont'd)
• (cont'd) “Reinstatement” eligibility and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.
• Position requires accompanying DoD forces or AFCENT staff performing assigned duties in both exercise and actual wartime situations. This may require operation in both field conditions and combat zone.
• This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key (con't'd)
• ( cont'd) positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, (cont'd
• (cont'd) Defense Continuity Programs. This position may be designated mission essential based on local conditions. Mission essential personnel report for duty at
• normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and remain on duty during phased or early release.
• Work occasionally requires travel to austere, remote, and hazardous duty locations. A current U.S. passport is required for this position.

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 Support Positions, Logistics Management Series 0346 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes extensive knowledge of the body of laws, regulations, policies, standards, procedures, methods, and techniques applicable to a broad range of DoD Transportation Regulations; Department of Transportation laws; 24-series Air Force Instructions; United States Central Command (CENTCOM) Letters of Instructions, Joint Publication Manuals; International Civil Aviation Organization and International Air Transportation Association regulations. Knowledge is used to perform key decision making and policy making responsibilities with regard to intermodal-transportation and logistics operations. Knowledge of organizational and communication skills to develop working relationships and manage program segments with diverse military, civilian, professional, and technical populations. Verbal and writing proficiency to prepare presentations, briefings, formal training materials, policy, guidance, investigative reports, inspections, and surveys at a three-star command level. Knowledge is required as position is granted direct liaison authority with external government and non-government agencies. Vast knowledge and understanding of logistics and transportation operations across the Department of Defense to include Air Force, Army, Navy, and joint organizations at the combatant command level. Knowledge in this area is essential to organizing, managing, and directing 9 AF (AFCENT) requirements across the joint force. Ability to prevent, mitigate, or resolve challenges is paramount to understanding how to communicate and work with the joint force and the whole U.S. government. Extensive knowledge of the Air Transportation career field and how to source personnel and equipment for the deployment of forces and associated support packages to a designated theater of operations. Knowledge is applied when representing the equities of Air Transportation personnel within AFCENT command to all other key stakeholders across Headquarters Air Force and Department of the Defense. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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. Knowledge in senior level Aerial Port management with an emphasis on United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) or USAFCENT area of operations. 2. Knowledge in aircraft scheduling, processing special airlift assignment missions, diplomatic clearances, and port capability forecasting. 3. Skill in the use of transportation systems to include Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES), Single Mobility System (SMS), Convergence (IGC), or Global Asset Reporting Tool (GART). 4. Ability to interpret, create, and brief traffic handling reports and transportation metrics. 5. Ability to provide in-person briefings to large groups of people and prepare memorandums or other written reports. 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 Shaw AFB 504 Shaw Drive Shaw AFB, SC 29152 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]