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Duties

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To serve as a command headquarters level senior air transportation operations specialist, applying Air Force military 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 aviator experience, serves as a senior command technical expert and focal point for air transportation operations policies, operations, and requirements; develops, formulates, and implements new or revised air policies, procedures, guidelines and/or plans, and manages program. Leads or participates as a command air transportation operations technical expert 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 air operational strategy concepts and plans. Directs, plans, and organizes team study work to perform command functional area review of assigned air transportation operations for peacetime and wartime conditions to ensure proper air planning and execution of military operations and to determine the capabilities, limitations, constraints and the impact on air assets and 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) is critical to the successful completion of the work.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP-SECRET security clearance for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• May travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site.
• This is a Centrally Managed Position in the Operations Career Field

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 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 (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; 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 area, and the regulatory framework in which the transportation operations program operate. Expert knowledge of the command air transportation operations systems, its capabilities, and how it incorporates transportation requirements and operations if serving in a Functional Manager capacity otherwise a good sound working knowledge. Mastery knowledge of Air Force air transportation operations policies, plans, and planning documents and publications, procedures, and programs. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and /or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness. Knowledge as applied to the design and conduct of comprehensive management studies where the boundaries of the studies are extremely broad and difficult to determine in advance: i.e. the actual limits of the project are developed as the study proceeds. 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 of the application of Air Force military rated aviator (e.g., pilot, navigator) expertise as it applies to the assigned air transportation operations area. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and /or quantitative analyses of data associated with the transportation feasibility process. Knowledge of the relationship of the various command entities involved in air planning and execution of military operations. Knowledge of assigned weapons systems. Knowledge of Air Force and DoD air transportation operations policies, procedures, and programs as they relate to command goals and objectives. Knowledge of air operations involving air assets, enroute infrastructure, and employment of mission support forces. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and preparing/presenting solutions to especially broad, important, and severe military operational 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 evaluate the effectiveness of planning actions related to projected and actual events. 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]