AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Duties

• Evaluates day to day airfield operations to ensure safe, efficient and effective use of airfield operations/services.
• Inspects and/or checks the airfield for flying safety hazards.
• Responds to aircraft emergencies, accidents and incidents on the airfield.
• Functions as the shift leader when designated by the Airfield Manager and is expected to use available resources and sound judgement and timely decisions.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• Airfield driver's license and SECRET security clearance required.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• This is a drug testing designated position.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required. The work may require irregular hours of work, rotating shifts and rest days, with periods of high stress.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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.
• 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. Subject to TDY approximately days 12 per year.
• May be required to participate in Operational Readiness Exercises and Major Accident Response Exercises.
• Position is considered Mission Essential and is a Key position.
• Work requires incumbent to go outside in all types of weather conditions to inspect the airfield.
• Physical Required. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions,

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, nautical science, marine affairs, marine engineering, marine transportation, or other fields related to the position. For Marine Transportation Specialist positions, education obtained in a Federal, State, or other accredited Merchant Marine Academy is qualifying. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
or
General Experience (for GS-5 positions): For positions in this series other than Marine Transportation, experience that provided a general knowledge and understanding of traffic or transportation programs or operations. For Marine Transportation positions, experience must have been related to determining the terms and conditions for shipping cargo, coordinating storage, scheduling and shipment of goods and ship logistic requirements, such as berths, bunkers, crane service, and computing costs for cargo shipment.

The ideal candidate for this role is a highly experienced and proactive Airfield Management Specialist with a proven track record of ensuring the safety, efficiency, and compliance of airfield operations. This individual is a decisive leader, capable of managing a team and making critical decisions in a fast-paced and often high-stress environment. With a comprehensive understanding of airfield regulations and procedures, this candidate is adept at identifying and mitigating risks, coordinating with multiple agencies, and ensuring the seamless flow of air traffic.

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. Practical knowledge of industry and AF airfield management operations practices, procedures and the established regulations, requirements and techniques related to the airfield management program.
2. Practical knowledge of airfields such as condition of runways, taxiways, aprons, operational status of airfield support facilities (airfield lighting, barriers, navigational aids, etc) and obstacles that are violations to airfield standards and safety issues that may restrict aircraft operations and issuance of NOTAMs.
3. Practical knowledge and understanding of airfield manuals, instructions and procedures to conduct airfield inspections.
4. Practical knowledge of aerial navigation and aviation techniques, flight operations, flight planning rules, FAA regulations, the international airway routes and structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, flight characteristics systems of several types of aircraft (aircraft altitude/airspeed capabilities, aircraft systems malfunctions) knowledge of flight safety, knowledge of exercise and contingency operations.
5. Ability to act decisively in emergency situations.
6. Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with military and civilians of all ranks.
7. Ability to operate various communications devices such as radio, desktop computer, intercoms, etc., and knowledge of procedures for message and report preparation and notification procedures.

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.

Additional information

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

This job announcement may close at any time - apply now!

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-02 equivalent to a GS-05 to GS-11.

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

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