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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONT)
Key: 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 alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available
Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Preferred Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program as a presumptive position identified by general criteria and specific occupational series/codes. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in testing designated positions presents a clear threat to public safety and/or the mission of the Air Force and national security
The incumbent will be required to work uncommon tour of duty i.e., Saturday, Sunday, Holidays, etc. and may be required to work rotating shifts and overtime. The duties of the position may require the incumbent to work under adverse environmental conditions
Lautenberg Amendment does not apply to this position. 15 OSS Bird-Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program does not utilize weapons and consists of scare radio which makes yelping sounds. Due to location at international airport, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) performs all BASH protocol. 15 OSS is responsible for contact when an abundance of wildlife is observed and raise/lower BASH call from Low to Severe and back to Low
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, Series 2150.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized 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; Knowledge of DOD, Air Force, Federal Aviation Administration, and International Civil Aviation rules, laws, regulations, instructions, and directives as they pertain to airfield planning and design criteria, aircraft operations, and airfield management. In-depth knowledge of the Bird, Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) programs. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
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EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related, 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.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of 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:
1. Knowledge of DoD, USAF, FAA rules, laws, regulations, instructions, and directives as they pertain to ATC ground operations, practices and phraseology, aircraft operations, and AM.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Knowledge of the functional/operational limitations of all ATC equipment, as well as airfield lighting, weather instructions, airfield Ultra High Frequency/Very High Frequency (UHF/VHF) communications equipment, arresting systems, light gun, Enhanced Terminal Voice System (ETVS), ASDE-X, and other typical ATC type equipment as it pertains to Ramp facility services.
4. Knowledge of aircraft flight characteristics configuration, which allows for appropriate response to in-flight and ground emergencies.
5. Skill and ability to identify, analyze, advise, and translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, and evaluate options concerning Hickam Ramp facility, aircraft movements and airfield operations and maintenance.
6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .
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- Plans, organizes, and directs, and controls airfield activities as Chief, Hickam Ramp Control Facility in support of flying missions, ensuring that Hickam Ramp services provided complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs
- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities
- Provides aircraft taxi advisories to assigned and transient aircraft operating on the Hickam Ramp Control Facility
- Monitors, plans, and coordinates facility and equipment maintenance and service requirements
- Represents Airfield Management/Base Operations with a variety of installation and functional area organizations
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- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Position is designated non-critical sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET (S) security clearance
- 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
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
- The incumbent must have the ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time while controlling aircraft in a Ramp facility. The incumbent of this position will be required to climb several flights of stairs to reach the Ramp Control Tower Cab
- The incumbent may be may be required to respond to short notice recall to support unscheduled contingencies/exercises to support the mission. May be required to participate in Operational Readiness Exercises and Major Accident Response Exercises
- ATC Control Tower experience and at least 3 years of Airspace and ATC management level experience with at least 10 years overall ATC experience is highly desired
- "This is a Supervisory Position." A 1 year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement
- Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONT)
Key: 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 alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available
Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Preferred Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program as a presumptive position identified by general criteria and specific occupational series/codes. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in testing designated positions presents a clear threat to public safety and/or the mission of the Air Force and national security
The incumbent will be required to work uncommon tour of duty i.e., Saturday, Sunday, Holidays, etc. and may be required to work rotating shifts and overtime. The duties of the position may require the incumbent to work under adverse environmental conditions
Lautenberg Amendment does not apply to this position. 15 OSS Bird-Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program does not utilize weapons and consists of scare radio which makes yelping sounds. Due to location at international airport, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) performs all BASH protocol. 15 OSS is responsible for contact when an abundance of wildlife is observed and raise/lower BASH call from Low to Severe and back to Low
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, Series 2150.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized 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; Knowledge of DOD, Air Force, Federal Aviation Administration, and International Civil Aviation rules, laws, regulations, instructions, and directives as they pertain to airfield planning and design criteria, aircraft operations, and airfield management. In-depth knowledge of the Bird, Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) programs. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
OR
EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related, 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 as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of 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:
1. Knowledge of DoD, USAF, FAA rules, laws, regulations, instructions, and directives as they pertain to ATC ground operations, practices and phraseology, aircraft operations, and AM.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Knowledge of the functional/operational limitations of all ATC equipment, as well as airfield lighting, weather instructions, airfield Ultra High Frequency/Very High Frequency (UHF/VHF) communications equipment, arresting systems, light gun, Enhanced Terminal Voice System (ETVS), ASDE-X, and other typical ATC type equipment as it pertains to Ramp facility services.
4. Knowledge of aircraft flight characteristics configuration, which allows for appropriate response to in-flight and ground emergencies.
5. Skill and ability to identify, analyze, advise, and translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, and evaluate options concerning Hickam Ramp facility, aircraft movements and airfield operations and maintenance.
6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here .
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