RANGE CONTROL SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is: Performs as an Airspace Liaison, and Range Management technical authority for managing real time coordination of all matters pertaining to routine airspace (Terminal and Enroute), air operations and Special Use Airspace (SUA), Military Training Routes (MTR), airspace encroachment, midair collision avoidance programs delegated to US Forces (USF) by bilateral Joint Committee (JC) agreements which includes airspace over the country of Japan including all regions in mainland as well as the Okinawa region.

Duties

• Serves as Airspace Liaison responsible for managing the real-time execution of USF Airspace and Range Management Operations within Japan.
• Performs USF Airspace and Range Schedule Management by overseeing the comprehensive scheduling deconfliction of all USF scheduled airspace and range activities
• Supports UFJ Airspace & Range Quality Reviews.
• Conducts Schedule Quality Reviews.
• Oversees Operational Coordination with USF and Host-Nation Directional Control Centers and Operations Centers.

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
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• A pre-employment physical examination will be required if hired from CONUS

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment: (cont'd)

• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national Security and public safety.
• May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty, i.e., Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, etc. May be required rotating shifts and overtime. May be required to respond to short notice recall to support unscheduled emergency air traffic and/or contingencies/exercises to support the mission.
• 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
• This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available
• This is a Term position NTE 30 SEP; the individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition. Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position using "Reinstatement" eligibility and if selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.

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, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301..

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 knowledge of technical procedures and requirements related to aviation activities for the installation in order to assess compliance with Federal Aviation Administration decision of record findings; Knowledge of air traffic control laws, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to airspace management; Knowledge of the national Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and requirements to environmentally assess various federal actions such as establishment of new special use airspace, military training routes, restricted area airspace and air refueling tracks.

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. In-depth knowledge of and ability to apply procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to a comprehensive body of applicable Airspace, and Range Management Laws, Rule, Regulations, and Procedures including operational ICAO, JCAB, FAA, DoD, USAF, USN, and base directives and regulations.
2. In-depth knowledge of training ranges and airspace scheduling processes, practices, procedures, policies, standards and operational requirements. Regarding training ranges and airspace scheduling processes, practices, procedures, policies, standards and operational requirements in Japan.
3. Comprehensive knowledge and application of the Data Collection and Scheduling Tool (DCAST) system.
4. Ability to understand, interpret, and enforce DoD, USAF, USN, INDOPACOM, PACAF regulations, bilateral agreements, and policies associated with major range facilities.
5. Ability to coordinate and resolve conflicts requiring integrating inter-service, inter-agency, and international policy guidelines to properly address the specific solutions required to ensure a smooth flow for overall scheduling and operation of training ranges and airspace within Japan.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Possess significant interpersonal and communicative skills, the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and professionally on the international government level. Recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations.

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

Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click here to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.

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.

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. NOTE: 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.

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

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

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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