Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: Acts as the direct liaison between the 62nd and 446th Airlift Wings, Air Mobility Command Operations Division (AMC/A3), the 618th Aerospace Operations Center (AOC), and the 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center (TACC).

Duties

Serves as the Wing's Airlift Director (Barrel), directing and supervising all planning, asset allocation, risk assessment and tasked mission support functions. Serves as the Wing's primary short-range airlift planner (SAAM Plans). Functions as the Wing's medium-to-long range airlift planner. Acts as lead agent to develop, update, and disseminate the Wing Operations Plan (WOP) as a single, unclassified, point of reference for assigning aircraft, aircrew, and support resources to accomplish Team McChord's operational mission.

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
• May be required to travel by regularly scheduled passenger military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• Responsible for the proper handling, maintenance, and disposition of classified documents.
• Heavy airlift crewmember experience is vital for the successful completion of the work.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Continued: May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty to include rotating and/or 12-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime, particularly during contingency operations. Required to maintain on-call status and be subject to 24-hour recall to support world-wide operations and short-notice, high priority missions. 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 equivalent to the GS-09 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the deferral service, military or public sector). My experience includes: 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. Additionally, experience must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of C-17 operations policies, principles, and practices; comprehensive knowledge of flight plans, clearance authorities and restrictions, airways, airspace restrictions and air refueling procedures; in depth knowledge of air refueling and low-level route scheduling procedures for Air Force and AMC aircraft; in depth knowledge of landing zone/drop zone procedures and markings; and thorough knowledge of C-17 aircrew management regulatory guidance governing crew rest, flight training/limitations, crew composition requirements, airlift stage operations, alert postures/alerting procedures, tactical event capabilities/limitations and crew duty/flight duty periods. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; 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 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 and substantial skill in applying an extensive body of airlift/air transportation regulations, methods, and practices. Significant experience in worldwide flight planning, airspace management and interpretation of flying instructions, Flight Information Publications (FLIP), visual and instrument flight rules, Federal Aviation Regulations, airfield information, enroute supplements and issues affecting flight safety. Comprehensive knowledge of C-17 performance capabilities and limitations. Heavy transport aircrew experience highly desired. Thorough knowledge of C-17 aircrew management policies, procedures and regulations governing crew rest, flight training/limitations, crew composition requirements for various mission types, tactical event capabilities/limitations and crew duty/flight duty periods. Extensive knowledge of airdrop systems and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of drop zone/landing zone operations, markings, procedures, equipment, operating parameters, and controller capabilities. Practical knowledge of various computer systems that pertain to transportation/air refueling operations and those systems required to perform the work (Global Decision Support System (GDSS), Mobility Air Force Operations (MAFOPS), Central Scheduling Enterprise (CSE), Air Movement Table (AMT) etc. Practical knowledge of office software and equipment to include Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and basic word processing to support office operations and produce a variety of reports and briefings required. Extensive ability to autonomously coordinate complex issues and resolve a variety of difficult problems, often involving different and unrelated functions. Significant skill in effectively engaging with base, MAJCOM, DoD and other government agencies, resolving conflicts and negotiating positions while representing the Operations Group Commander's perspective. Considerable tact and solid judgment are essential to perform duties effectively while under pressure of heavy workload involving multiple taskings and short deadline. Considerable skill planning, organizing work, meeting deadlines and leading small teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to include the ability to provide presentations and briefings to senior leadership. Skill in gathering and analyzing data, developing metrics and reports, and providing advice and technical guidance to installation leadership and organizations. Ability to assimilate the entirety of diverse C-17 operational factors including human factors, assess risks to life, property or successful mission completion and modify mission parameters/propose changes to mitigate or eliminate this risk 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]