OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To provide management and oversight of the P5 Combat Training System (CTS) at Mountain Home AFB; to act as the primary point of contact for interface between MAJCOM, contracting, functional users (including those from other services/nations) both in the Mountain Home Range Complex (MHRC) and deployed, base support agencies, and the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contractors performing P5 CTS maintenance.

Duties:

• Manages the Mountain Home AFB P5 CTS Mission and P5 CTS contract to ensure Air Force contractual requirements are adequate and maintained.
• Primary Training Range (PTR) Quality Assurance Evaluator assisting Range Operations Specialist to ensure Air Force contractual requirements are met and maintained for the MHRC training ranges and support infrastructure. Assists Range Managers in support for Range Management and Operations.
• Resource Management. Effectively ensures required government-furnished services are provided to the contractor through request and coordination with support activities. Monitors assigned expenditures and supply computer listings for program status.
• Manages the overall surveillance of contractor's work performance.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• 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
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• 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.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• Employee may have to maintain qualification and currency as Range Control Officer.
• Work hours may involve uncommon tours of duty including nights, weekend and holidays.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.

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, 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-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes extensive technical knowledge of Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) systems, communications systems/UHF/VHF radios, and/or data-link via JTIDs, electronic warfare systems, range control operations, quality assurance and evaluation techniques, and military aircraft capabilities. Knowledgeable with Federal Aviation Administration Regulations, computer skills sufficient to input and extrapolate data from currently installed equipment, specifically for integration of P5 CTS flight data into aircrew debriefs. External technical knowledge of range control and military airfield operations, maintenance, quality assurance and evaluation techniques, concept, principles, practices and skill to plan, develop and implement effective quality assurance surveillance plans for the contracted ranges control operations and maintenance function. Thorough knowledge of quality assurance and evaluation techniques, concepts, principles, practices and skill to plan, develop and implement effective quality assurance surveillance plans for the contracted programs. Broad knowledge of contracting policies and principles and the Federal Acquisition Regulation to review and analyze contractor results, determine appropriateness of other-than-normal charges, and to document substandard performance to protect the interests of the government.

OR
EDUCATION: Have successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Have less than the full amount of specialized experience required but have more than 2 years of graduate level education with a major or subject area related to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your 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-11 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. Skill in evaluating contractor work performance and documenting findings, knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations.
2. Ability to manage, supervise or control operations on an air-to-ground range and understand Range Control Officer duties and responsibilities. Ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a team.
3. Knowledge of land and facility management to include long-range planning for capital improvements.
4. Knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, and supply systems. Ability to monitor budgets and inventories to support and maintain range operations.
5. Knowledge of statistical analysis and sampling methods. Knowledge of tactical and conventional delivery of air-to ground ordnance.
6. Knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, and supply systems. Ability to monitor budgets and inventories to support and maintain P5CTS and PTR operations. 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

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.

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.

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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