AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Duties

• Conducts Airfield Management operations and airfield maintenance activities in support of flying mission needs.
• Provide overall Airfield Driving Program (ADP) management and oversight.
• Plans and develops the Airfield Management Training Program to ensure assigned personnel are qualified for position and ensure proficient to support the flying missions in both peacetime operations and wartime readiness.
• Represents Airfield Management with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Executes the airfield portion of the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) programs.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance
• 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.
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively inspect the airfield environment for safety and compliance with established Air Force and Federal Aviation Administration airfield planning and design criteria.
• Must be able to complete and maintain certification to operate a vehicle on the airfield, to include meeting all color vision testing requirements, in order to operate a vehicle in the Controlled Movement Area.
• The position is designated as key. Incumbent must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available. Incumbent may be (cont'd)
• (cont'd) required to work extended and/or irregular hours during exercises or contingency situations.
• The ability to use wildlife control devices, including firearms, as well as any other necessary equipment.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying (cont'd)
• (cont'd) crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to participate in Operational Readiness Exercises and Major Accident Response Exercises.
• Work requires incumbent to go outside in all types of weather conditions to inspect the airfield.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• 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 (cont'd)
• (cont'd) 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 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 comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of federal and agency airfield management and flight planning principles, practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to the full range of airfield management responsibilities on a military installation and the relationship of these activities to the air traffic system. The work requires considerable skill in applying this knowledge to plan and accomplish a variety of complex work assignments and/or to identify, analyze, and resolve airfield management training issues or problems. Knowledge of pavement design criteria and contractual airfield driving and safety principles and procedures pertaining to airfield pavement and construction materials, maintenance, and airfield pavement repair practices. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures to ensure all construction, repairs, and operations on the airfield are performed in a safe environment.

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EDUCATION: Ph.D degree or equivalent doctoral degree with a major study in physical education or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position. 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-10 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 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.

Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to identify, analyze, and translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, and evaluate options concerning airfield operations, maintenance and training program.

Ability to plan, organize and direct a training program.

Knowledge of education theories, principles, procedures, and practices and training programs. Ability to interpret training directives, instructions and guidance.

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 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

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.

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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