Job opening: AIR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Salary: $107 809 - 140 155 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Oct 16 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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Duties
The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a MAJ COM-level Mobility Air Force (MAF) Senior Director of Operations in the 613th Air Operations Center (AOC), Air Mobility Division (AMD), overseeing, managing, and directing the real-time global Command and Control (C2), mission planning, coordination, scheduling, tasking, execution, and recovery of PACAF owned and gained air mobility assets that are supporting worldwide national interests primarily in the US Pacific Command (USP ACOM) Area of Operations (AOR) during peacetime and in crisis 24/7, to include world-wide GWOT operations.
Applying Air Force air mobility experience, manages the direction, execution and controlling of PACAF worldwide airlift and air refueling system supporting Combatant Commander's force projection, sustainment, and regional commander's force sustainment. Serves as the senior officer-in-charge of PACAF air mobility C2 operations providing technical, and managerial direction to military and civilian C2 workforce.
Ensures the proper application of resources and systems in the accomplishment of operational objectives. Directs the Analysis of current and crisis planning for feasibility and operability.
Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships.
Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned program(s).
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
- Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
- USAF air mobility rated (pilot or navigator) operational experience is highly desirable.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- Must maintain AOC positional certification and currency.
- This is a Centrally Managed Position in the Operations Career Field.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP-SECRET clearance.
- This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
Qualifications
Conditions of Employment Continued:
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 positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during and emergency are not available.
This is a shift work position (24/7). During contingency operations and, as required by the supervisor, incumbent may be required to work extended/non-standard hours. Workload will require weekends, holidays, and nights.
IAW DoDI 3020-42 this position has been locally, or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity. Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release.
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).
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 at the GS-12 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Examples of my specialized experience include 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 operations and transportation concepts, principles, and methodology applicable to DoD transportation systems. Expert knowledge of organizational missions, objectives, and procedures of the services and the relationships with their support requirements of other areas such as logistics, aeromedical evacuation, Global Strike etc., and the regulatory framework in which they operate. Thorough knowledge of command-and-control operations to include en route locations. Extensive knowledge of logistics system capabilities and limitations including how airlift and air refueling operations, platforms, and capabilities impact these systems as provided by DoD transportation and affiliated civilian agencies.
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 policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning global air mobility operations and transportation programs. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Well-versed in all aspects of mobility operations to include mission planning, tasking, scheduling, coordination, dispatching, execution, and aircraft recovery.
Expert technical knowledge of air and transportation operations policies, practices, regulations and laws concerning air mobility and military aircraft operations, concepts, principles and procedures; and methodology applicable to DOD air mobility operations and transportation systems along with knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for assessment and improvement of Air Operations Center key processes and systems.
Expert knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures and operation of the DoD, US Pacific Command (USPACOM), AMC, PACAF, Air Force and organizations that govern, interface with and/or influence the complex process of global air mobility mission planning, allocation, and execution which encompasses air transportation of cargo, passengers, air refueling, contingency, and aero medical evacuation.
Knowledge of information, industrial, and personnel security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement required security programs in these areas.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the organization's functions, supervise, mentor, motivate, appraise and work with subordinate supervisors and nonsupervisory employees.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly and concisely and with technical and operational accuracy; negotiate complex issues; maintain 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.
Contacts
- Address JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam
655 Vickers Avenue
JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96853
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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