AIR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Duties

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing all aspects of airlift mission schedules in support of Air Mobility Command and/or supported Combatant Commands.
• Develops complex detailed Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) for high-visibility airlift missions.
• Ensures appropriate airlift operations changes are implemented to enhance mission performance.
• Develops and prepares briefs and reports on airlift operations support issues as directed by senior AMC or 618 AOC leaders and performs special complex projects as requested.
• Instrumental for air transportation operations procedural matters in advising senior management decision makers on complex strategic and combat delivery airlift operations issues.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• May be required to travel by military or commercial transportation when performing TDY duties.
• 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
• Employee must be able to work independently under pressure for varying periods of time, to resolve/provide solutions to a myriad of problems requiring air operations expertise and may be required to work overtime.
• May be required to work varying hours and possibly rotating shifts, to include responding to short-notice contingency operations.
• Position requires performance of periodic ancillary training as directed by DoD, Air Force, AMC, and 618 AOC (TACC).
• Workload may require weekend/holiday work and uncommon hours.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Must be available during contingency/emergency response operations, and as required by the supervisor, shift work may be required as part of the Contingency Response Cell (CRC) or as directed by a supervisor.
• Position requires periodic on-call duty to support worldwide operations and short-notice, high-priority missions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Must have knowledge in the proper handling of classified documents.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing as a condition (CONT'D)
• (CONT'D) of employment in accordance with AFM 44-198, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This is an Obligated Position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee's return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position.
• 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 (Cont'd below)

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Cont'd:
to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and remain on duty 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, Administrative and Management Positions, Transportation Operations Series 2150

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of transportation airlift operations concepts, principles, objectives and applicable directives in order to make independent decisions and recommendations concerning courses of action such as analyzing and resolving airlift planning issues and problems. Thorough, knowledge of aircrew flying limitations and crew rest requirements to insure that crew duty day is not exceeded and that proper rest between missions is accomplished. Thorough knowledge of the Command and Control airlift planning systems and other analysis computer programs in order to maintain current and correct airlift schedules and to create and make changes to airlift schedules. In-depth knowledge of airfield survey data and information from enroute supplements (i.e. runway length, load bearing capacity, types of fuel available, airfield firefighting capability, etc.,) which are necessary for determining the suitability of the intended destination and alternatives for cargo and passenger airlift planning support. Knowledge of diplomatic clearance requirements worldwide so missions planned to overfly or land in countries that acquire clearances are properly cleared. In-depth knowledge of commercial airlines capabilities, to include type aircraft possessed and configurations available to ensure cargo and passenger mission augmentation can be negotiated and scheduled with commercial representatives. In-depth knowledge of aircraft capabilities and limitations to include range, fuel requirements, configuration and loading and takeoff weight restrictions to insure that proper mission scheduling has been accomplished. Broad knowledge of all station and country airfield restrictions to ensure worldwide scheduling will not conflict and cargo and passenger movement will not be unnecessarily delayed. Thorough knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques to include modeling, for analyzing and measuring effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of air transportation programs. Thorough knowledge of the mission, organization and work processes of the transportation system throughout the CCMDs, USTRANSCOM, and Air Mobility Command. Also, a thorough knowledge of air carrier industry practices and operations.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 a wide range of air transportation operations policies, principles, practices, operational concepts, processes, flight following operations, procedures and guidelines, including but not limited to flight operations, Air Force flying instructions, aircrew flying limitations and crew rest requirements, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARS), airfield information and restrictions, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, guidelines, worldwide route planning, international airway routes and structures, controlled and uncontrolled airspace, and worldwide diplomatic clearance requirements.
2. Knowledge of organic and commercially contracted air transportation operations, aircraft performance capabilities, restrictions, limitations, and policies.
3. Ability to conduct air transportation operations studies and detailed analysis of complex air transportation operations functions and processes.
4. Knowledge of various computer programs that pertain to the command and control of transportation operations and those systems required to perform the work.
5. Skill and ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and through verbal communication to include development of detailed Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for specific missions, as required.
6. Ability to develop executable airlift mission itineraries, to include the coordination of air refueling, if required.

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.

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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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