AIR REFUELING PLANNER

Duties
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• Directs and oversees high priority, time sensitive air refueling missions optimizing tanker assets to ensure the safe and efficient operations of air refueling missions flown worldwide.
• Serves as an Air Refueling Control Team Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the 613 AOC/AMD, providing air refueling planning for DOD, PACAF and TACC tasked air refueling missions supporting ONE, POTUS, SDM and PACAF Approved Exercises/Service Missions flown within the PACOM AOR.
• Serves as an Air Refueling SME for the 613 AOC/AMD ensuring all mission planning functions are completed facilitating the sound execution of all PACAF, AMC and DOD directed air refueling missions.
• Utilizes various tracking spreadsheets and command automated computer systems developed to streamline the air refueling planning process.
• Maintains a comprehensive working knowledge of all applicable regulation, directives and procedures necessary to effectively and safely plan and execute air refueling missions.
• Serves as an organizational representative to the Battle Staff in crisis/contingency situations. Evaluates and determines most efficient and practical use of air refueling assets to ensure mission accomplishment.

Requirements
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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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• 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.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Unique working hours (12 hour shifts) and long periods of overtime (weekend, holidays, more than 40 hours per week) may be required. Shift work in the AR Execution Cell may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• This is a key position; incumbent must be removed from their military recall status.
• Will be required to work independently to resolve/provide solutions to a myriad of problems requiring air refueling expertise.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
• This is a Mission Essential position performing a Mission Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continue through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.

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, Transportation Operation 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 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. Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of air refueling policies, contingency mobility operational plans (OPLANS), principles and practices. Thorough knowledge of Air Force air refueling policies and procedures to provide services to satisfy user requirements for long duration flights involving multiple air refueling and to make independent decisions concerning the planning, scheduling and execution of all assigned air refueling missions, and to interpret policies, procedures and guidelines of the command. Broad knowledge of Air Force air operations, practices, plans, concepts, worldwide missions and policies of the command's functional activities to develop, integrate and coordinate transportation plans and programs to include contingency mobility war planning and a complete status of the world's international political-military relations/environment with regard to the command's mission and to provide advice and to develop effective optimum air refueling missions. Thorough knowledge of the missions, organizations, functions and work processes of the command along with the knowledge of analytical and investigative techniques concerning air refueling plans and programs throughout the command, air bases or equivalent. In depth knowledge of flight operations, visual and instrument flight rules, Federal Aviation Regulations, the international airway routes and structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts. Knowledge of various computer systems applicable to air refueling planning and to participate in system enhancements and the testing and upgrades of systems such as: Consolidated Air Mobility Planning System (CAMPS), Global Decision Support System (GDSS), and Air Refueling Management System (ARMS)

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:

Comprehensive Knowledge of a wide range of air refueling operational concepts, policies, contingency mobility war plans, principles and procedures. Knowledge of tactical fighter/bomber planning policies that pertain to air refueling, deployment planning, concepts, goals, procedures, guidelines and requirements for long duration flights.

Knowledge of flying instructions, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, guidelines, and worldwide route planning, international airways routes and structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, diplomatic clearance requirements, aeronautical charts, airways, area avoids flight safety issues and critic.al flight planning procedures.

Knowledge of flight operations, visual and instrument flight rules, Federal Aviation Regulations, airfield information and restrictions, enroute supplements, i.e., runway length, load bearing capability, type of fuel available, aircrew limitations, etc.

Knowledge of aircraft capabilities and limitations to include range, fuel requirements, configuration, and loading and• takeoff weight restrictions.

Knowledge of various transportation computer-based software programs. 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

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 here . 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 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.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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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