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Kirtland AFB, NM
Top Secret Polygraph Unspecified
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Job Description
Duties
Duty 1: Incumbent serves as the fighter aircraft subject matter expert for the AF aviation safety program.
Duty 2: Represents the Air Force at all levels to review and amend flight-specific, technical and regulatory guidance to reduce hazards related to aircraft operations.
Duty 3: Reviews and applies new safety of flight findings, developments, and emerging technologies to reduce the potential damage to AF aircraft.
Duty 4: Provides fighter aircrew resource assistance to aircraft mishap safety investigations.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:
1. Knowledge of flight operations and prior flight crew experience is required; fighter aircrew experience is preferred.
2. Aviation safety experience is required.
3. Work frequently requires travel away from the normal duty station to include possible travel to Southwest Asia AOR.
4. Experience in writing policy is desired.
5. Knowledge of computer software development is highly desirable.
6. A working knowledge of presentation graphics and word processors is highly desirable.
7. Work requires frequent extended duty hours while away from normal duty station.
8. Work requires public speaking.
9. Must have, or be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security clearance.
10. Position is a drug testing position.
Qualifications
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.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements.
Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position.
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 includes applying knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of fighter aircraft flight safety and technical safety to sufficiently provide leadership at the national level in the development of aviation specific safety processes and trend analysis; broad range of aviation safety requirements to sufficiently plan, direct, coordinate and manage mishap investigations to help identify actionable solutions.
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:
1. Knowledge of established flight safety principles, practices, procedures methods, techniques, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues as they relate to Air Force safety programs. Knowledge of flight operations, aviation safety program management and mishap investigation techniques.
2. Knowledge of organizational, functional and budgetary responsibilities and operations of the AF Safety Center. Knowledge of current AF fighter roles and missions and how aviation safety affects operations.
3. Knowledge of use of and agility to manipulate data, conduct research and run reports within the AF Safety Automated System (AFSAS). Ability to research multiple standards dealing with one topic and consolidate requirements into one requirement for Air Force application.
4. Skill and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in order to prepare briefings, training programs, and leading group conferences.
5. Ability to identify problems and develop innovative solutions. Ability to plan, organize work and meet deadlines. Ability to access or locate information through the use of a personal computer or terminal.
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.
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 for more information.
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.
Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
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.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
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 .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
Duty 1: Incumbent serves as the fighter aircraft subject matter expert for the AF aviation safety program.
Duty 2: Represents the Air Force at all levels to review and amend flight-specific, technical and regulatory guidance to reduce hazards related to aircraft operations.
Duty 3: Reviews and applies new safety of flight findings, developments, and emerging technologies to reduce the potential damage to AF aircraft.
Duty 4: Provides fighter aircrew resource assistance to aircraft mishap safety investigations.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- A Top Secret security clearance is required.
- 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
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you may 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 a drug testing position.
Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:
1. Knowledge of flight operations and prior flight crew experience is required; fighter aircrew experience is preferred.
2. Aviation safety experience is required.
3. Work frequently requires travel away from the normal duty station to include possible travel to Southwest Asia AOR.
4. Experience in writing policy is desired.
5. Knowledge of computer software development is highly desirable.
6. A working knowledge of presentation graphics and word processors is highly desirable.
7. Work requires frequent extended duty hours while away from normal duty station.
8. Work requires public speaking.
9. Must have, or be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security clearance.
10. Position is a drug testing position.
Qualifications
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.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements.
Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position.
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 includes applying knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of fighter aircraft flight safety and technical safety to sufficiently provide leadership at the national level in the development of aviation specific safety processes and trend analysis; broad range of aviation safety requirements to sufficiently plan, direct, coordinate and manage mishap investigations to help identify actionable solutions.
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:
1. Knowledge of established flight safety principles, practices, procedures methods, techniques, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues as they relate to Air Force safety programs. Knowledge of flight operations, aviation safety program management and mishap investigation techniques.
2. Knowledge of organizational, functional and budgetary responsibilities and operations of the AF Safety Center. Knowledge of current AF fighter roles and missions and how aviation safety affects operations.
3. Knowledge of use of and agility to manipulate data, conduct research and run reports within the AF Safety Automated System (AFSAS). Ability to research multiple standards dealing with one topic and consolidate requirements into one requirement for Air Force application.
4. Skill and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in order to prepare briefings, training programs, and leading group conferences.
5. Ability to identify problems and develop innovative solutions. Ability to plan, organize work and meet deadlines. Ability to access or locate information through the use of a personal computer or terminal.
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.
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 for more information.
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.
Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
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.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
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 .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
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