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China Lake, CA
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Requirements
Conditions of employment
For the DS-05
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DS-04 (GS-11/12) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Knowledge and application of standardized policies and procedures for flight operations; 2) Familiarity with aviation policies and processes within a large, regulated environment.; 3) Demonstrated leadership skills, including effective decision-making, critical thinking, and communication; 4) Experience in flight testing, whether in a developmental or operational capacity; 5) Current qualifications to operate high-performance jet aircraft.
For the DS-06
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DS-05 (GS-12/13) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Expert-level experience developing, authoring, and implementing standardized operating procedures, safety guidelines, and governing policies for complex aviation programs; 2) Demonstrated expertise in large-scale aviation policies and processes, with experience providing authoritative guidance and representing an organization's interests to senior leadership, external partners, and key stakeholders; 3) Senior-level leadership and advisory skills, demonstrated by independently briefing executive leaders, resolving high-stakes conflicts, and influencing strategic decisions related to aviation operations and resource management; 4) Extensive experience in flight test or a similar research and development environment, including managing complex test and evaluation projects, leading negotiations for resource allocation (such as airspace), and serving as a subject matter expert on operational testing; 5) Experience as an instructor, mentor, or recognized technical authority within a community of professional aviators, along with current qualifications to operate high-performance, multi-engine jet aircraft.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Several vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.
If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
- You will provide technical oversight on the judicious use of proficiency funding to support pilot and aircrew readiness.
- You will facilitate the negotiation and resolution of complex airspace scheduling conflicts with external partners, ensuring operational schedules optimize airspace use while maintaining safety and interoperability.
- You will contribute to the development of long-term strategic plans that influence NAWCWD and NAVAIR direction.
- You will develop long-term strategic plans related to joint airspace utilization and the management of Naval Test Pilot School (TPS) billet allocations.
- You will plan, direct, schedule, and establish priorities for all technical efforts under your jurisdiction.
- You will monitor all expenditures and oversee allocation across multiple squadrons.
- You will negotiate and resolve complex airspace scheduling conflicts with partners.
- You will prepare and deliver briefings to senior leadership, including weekly updates and recurring briefings Commanders.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
For the DS-05
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DS-04 (GS-11/12) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Knowledge and application of standardized policies and procedures for flight operations; 2) Familiarity with aviation policies and processes within a large, regulated environment.; 3) Demonstrated leadership skills, including effective decision-making, critical thinking, and communication; 4) Experience in flight testing, whether in a developmental or operational capacity; 5) Current qualifications to operate high-performance jet aircraft.
For the DS-06
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DS-05 (GS-12/13) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Expert-level experience developing, authoring, and implementing standardized operating procedures, safety guidelines, and governing policies for complex aviation programs; 2) Demonstrated expertise in large-scale aviation policies and processes, with experience providing authoritative guidance and representing an organization's interests to senior leadership, external partners, and key stakeholders; 3) Senior-level leadership and advisory skills, demonstrated by independently briefing executive leaders, resolving high-stakes conflicts, and influencing strategic decisions related to aviation operations and resource management; 4) Extensive experience in flight test or a similar research and development environment, including managing complex test and evaluation projects, leading negotiations for resource allocation (such as airspace), and serving as a subject matter expert on operational testing; 5) Experience as an instructor, mentor, or recognized technical authority within a community of professional aviators, along with current qualifications to operate high-performance, multi-engine jet aircraft.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Several vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.
If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
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