SUPERVISORY FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Duties

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of 618TH AOC (TACC)/XOC Flight Management Division, ensuring the flight management function complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Represents 618TH AOC (TACC)/XOC with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Maintains currency and qualification as 618TH AOC (TACC) flight manager.
• Monitors and tracks status of all air mobility missions in the area of responsibility.
• Resolves operational issues and evaluates the mission impact of delays and/or cancellations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• 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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Work and/or training may occasionally require TDY (Temporary Duty) away from the normal duty station on military or commercial transportation.
• Incumbent will possess a current FAA approved Dispatcher Certification or obtain one within uniformly prescribed time limits prior to assuming unsupervised duties of the position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• This is a key position. The incumbent assigned to this position must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available.
• Familiarization with C-5, C-17, C21, C-130, KC-135, KC-10 aircraft capabilities, performance, configuration, limitations, etc., is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of all applicable flight publications, DoD/AF/AMC instructions/directives, computer office systems, World Wide Web applications, flight planning documents/systems, etc., is highly desirable.
• Current or recent rated (pilot, navigator), or other aircrew operations experience is highly desirable.
• Obligated Position- You have been selected for a position that is obligated to the former incumbent who has return rights to this position. Please complete the obligated position statement of understanding in USA Staffing Onboarding

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment cont.

• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.
• Work will involve supervision for operations carried out on 24 hour, 7 days a week, shift operations. This is a shift work position. During contingency operations and, as required by the supervisor, incumbent may be required to work extended hours. Workload frequently requires weekend and holiday hours. Position may require incumbent to be on-call to support worldwide operations and short-notice, high-priority missions.
• Incumbent should be a current and qualified instructor flight manager, with at least one year of instructor flight manager experience. Incumbent will be required to successfully complete any other flight manager training (maintain minimum passing scores) within established timelines prior to assuming duties of the position. These actions should be scheduled for accomplishment within 120 days of being hired. In addition, successful completion of recurring proficiency training within established timelines as required by USAF Instructions is required. Evaluations may be written, verbal, or operational demonstrations in live or simulated flight manager environments.

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 2101

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 include knowledge of and skill in the application of Flight Management as it applies to the support of transportation directives, plans, regulations, techniques, systems, and processes to include Air Mobility Command's enroute system. Knowledge of Air Mobility Command's mission, organizational structure, flight operations, aircrew procedures, flight directives, guidance, policies, aircraft, missions, functions, capabilities, limitations, and restrictions. Ability to plan, organize, and direct functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of a medium to large size organization. Knowledge of Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, guidelines, and worldwide route planning, diplomatic clearance procedures, international airway routes and structures, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts, and flight safety issues. Knowledge of safety, security, and personnel management regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.

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 and skill in the application of Flight Management as it applies to the support of transportation directives, plans, regulations, techniques, systems, and processes to include Air Mobility Command's enroute system.
• Knowledge of Air Mobility Command's mission, organizational structure, flight operations, aircrew procedures, flight directives, guidance, policies, aircraft, missions, functions, capabilities, limitations, and restrictions
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of a medium to large size organization.
• Knowledge of safety, security, and personnel management regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, guidelines, and worldwide route planning, diplomatic clearance procedures, international airway routes and structures, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts, and flight safety issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.

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.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

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 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 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.

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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.