AIR Operations Specialist with Security Clearance

Duties The primary purpose of this position is: To schedule, organize and direct all C-130 flight training operations conducted at Little Rock AFB by the 19 AW (AMC), 314 AW (AETC), 189 AW (ANG), 913 AG (AFRC), and 29 WPS (ACC). This position also provides centralized scheduling support for the 19th Airlift Wing. Functions as the Base/Wing Airlift Training Coordinator/Duty Officer, planning, scheduling and directing training missions for the 19th Airlift Wing and all tenet units during the week of execution (short range). Functions as the training scheduler responsible for planning, scheduling and directing training missions for the 19 AW (AMC), 189 AW (ANG), 913 AG (AFRC), and 29 WPS (ACC) during the week prior to execution (medium range). Administrator for all activities utilizing C-130 aircraft training assets. Develops portions of the Wing Training Plan, which defines local policy and regulations covering the planning and execution of airlift missions, Off-Station Trainers (OST) and Joint Airborne/Air Transportability Training (JA/ATT). Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see 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: This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments During contingency operations and, as required by the supervisor, incumbent may be required to work extended hours. Position routinely requires incumbent to be on-call to support worldwide operations and short-notice, high-priority missions. Working knowledge of all applicable flight publications, DOD/AF/AMC instructions/directives, computer office systems, World Wide Web applications, flight-planning documents/systems, etc. is highly desirable. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Critical Sensitive/Top Secret clearance. Current or recent rated or non-rated aviation operations experience is required. TDY (Temporary Duty) may be required. TDY may require the use of regularly scheduled military or commercial transportation. Incumbent may be required to be on standby after normal duty hours and work varying hours or rotating shifts. Qualifications 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. 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, Transportation Operations 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. For positions other than Marine Transportation, experience in 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 knowledge of fleet operations; familiarity with Federal, State, and municipal regulations governing the use of transportation vehicles; and the maintenance of inventories and cost computations. My experience includes: scheduling, organizing and directing C-130 (Cargo) flight training operations; Ensuring and maintaining aircrew combat readiness by executing the daily, weekly, and monthly flying training schedules; Coordinating training requirements and flight schedules for maintenance, aerial delivery, auxiliary airfield controllers; Schedule and deconflict all air traffic transiting multiple transition military and civilian airfields for airland operations on primary/assault runways and airdrop operations utilizing drop zones (DZ) and assault landing zones (LZ); Knowledge of the enroute mobility system, locations, capabilities and unique limitations; Knowledge of air transportation directives, plans, regulations, techniques, systems, and processes; Ability to analyze, develop, and prioritize mission requirements in real-time work environments. NOTE: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained the private sector or experience gained in another government agency. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related LL.M.,; education must have major field of study in 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. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. 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-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. Knowledge of Air Mobility Command operations, policies, restrictions, limitations, practices, and procedures. 2. Knowledge of the enroute mobility system, locations, capabilities and unique limitations. 3. Knowledge of aircrew flying limitations and crew rest requirements. 4. Knowledge of aircraft systems, performance capabilities, and limitations. 5. Knowledge of air transportation directives, plans, regulations, techniques, systems, and processes. 6. Knowledge of Air Mobility Command JA/ATT program, goals, procedures, and capabilities. 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 here 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 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. 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 here 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