About the Position: Serve as the Airfield Management Specialist for the Davison Army Airfield ensuring that all regulatory rules and regulations are met or exceeded to include those of the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Army (DA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This position is located at Fort Belvoir, VA.

Duties

Initiate emergency action checklists for the following: severe weather warnings, overdue aircraft search and rescue procedures, in-flight or ground emergencies, natural disasters, etc. Submit and ensure publication of Notices to Airman (NOTAM) pertaining to Davison Army Airfield and the most complex airspace system in the CONUS that includes Special Flight Restriction Area (SFRA) and Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ). Provide detailed assistance to military pilots and pilots of private, foreign, and contract aircraft in planning route of flight, preparation of flight plans and flight computations, and obtaining a clearance to fly in controlled airspace. Decode and relay local weather conditions, wind, altimeter setting, NOTAM, preferred runway based on current wind data or local noise abatement procedures and other pertinent known traffic and airfield conditions to pilots when requested.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a Non-sensitive, Moderate Risk (Public Trust) position. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (T2) security clearance.
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R
• Position has been designated Key(2): This position has been identified as being a Key and Mission Essential position and has been designated under the provisions of AR 690-11, Mobilization Planning and Management
• This position requires irregular hours of work, and rotating shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays with high periods of stress. Subject to changes in shift assignments following regulated notice periods.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) travel may be required up to 10% of the time.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid State-issued driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification Card/license while in the position.
• The incumbent of this position must submit to a physical before employment. Must have good vision (cannot be colorblind), must be able to climb stairs, must have clear speech, and must possess good hearing.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent 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-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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 EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 GS 9: One year of specialized experience which includes assist with conducting daily airfield inspections such as inspection of runways, taxiways, and pavement conditions; assist with processing flight plans; and submit work orders for airfield. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: transportation management, logistics, or air transportation. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. 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-07). Specialized Experience GS 11: One year of specialized experience which includes monitor the daily activities of an airfield base; conduct daily airfield inspections such as checking for foreign object debris, runway safety and/or clear zone violations; and provide airport advisory services to aircraft landing. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: transportation management, logistics, or air transportation. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. 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-09). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Facilities Operations ManagementReasoningStress ToleranceTechnical CompetenceTechnology Application

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 HT-W0CSAA THE ARMY AVIATION BRIGADE DO NOT MAIL Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk