Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to transform strategic guidance and operational direction as contained within specified commanders and regional combatant commander's wartime operational plans (OPLANs) and develop them into executable wing tactical and combat action plans.
Duties
Author, publish, and distribute the base OPLAN 801X operation plan to wing and Air Mobility Command (AMC) organizations.
Develop supporting and action plans; coordinate wing maintenance, operations, and support activities; direct aircrew combat mission training; and execute feasibility analyses in support of nuclear war-fighting operations.
Direct and train a deliberate and adaptive combat planning team which consists of as many as 10 multi-discipline war planners.
Develop, administer and document written exams to evaluate the proficiency KC-135 combat aircrews. Assesses combat mission-training and certification requirements, and long-range planning for KC- 135 pilots, navigators, and boom operators.
Develop 452 AMW war, contingency, and readiness plans in support of the regional combatant commanders.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
- This position is centrally managed by the Logistics Career Field team. Travel and relocation expenses will be paid
- 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/
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Recent experience with U.S. Strategic Command command and control procedures and KC-135 801X (or civilian equivalent) procedures is desirable
- Experience as a KC-135 (or civilian equivalent) pilot or navigator is highly desirable
- Familiarization with C-5/C-17 /C- 130/KC-135/KC-1 O/B-52/B-2/E-6/E-4 (or civilian equivalent) aircraft capabilities, performance, configuration, limitations, etc., is highly desirable
- May be required to perform Temporary Duty (TDY). TDY may require the use of regularly scheduled commercial or military transportation
- Disclosure of Political Appointments is required
- Employee is subject to call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in support of war, contingency, or exercise operations. The employee is also subject to working 12-hour shifts
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- In the absence of the supervisor, may be required to serve as acting supervisor.
- 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.
- A one-year 25% recruitment bonus may be authorized. Completion of a one-year service agreement is required
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Group Standard for Administrative & Management Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level (or other equivalent pay systems) in federal service which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is experience assisting with assessing the productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of flight program operations plans and/or analyzing and resolving problems; developing detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation and administration of flight operations and transforming strategic guidance and operational direction as contained within specified wartime operational plans (OPLANs) and developing them into executable tactical and combat action plans.
To view additional qualification requirements, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/
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 various organizations' operations, policies, practices, and procedures; various factors involved in total flight planning, such as the enroute mobility system, locations, capabilities, restrictions, and unique limitations, aircrew flying limitations, and crew rest requirements; and aircraft systems, performance capabilities and limitations and of flying regulations and aircrew procedures relating to KC-135 (or civilian equivalent) combat and combat support operations.
2. Knowledge of air transportation directives, plans, regulations, techniques, systems and processes; flight operations, instrument flight rules, Federal Aviation Regulations, airfield information and restrictions, en route supplements; i.e. runway length, load bearing capability, type of fuel available, etc.; flying instructions, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, guidelines, and worldwide route planning, international airway routes and structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace aeronautical charts, airways, and flight safety issues.
3. Ability to produce written plans, policies, procedures and guidelines and ability as a classroom instructor, to include the preparation and delivery multi-media lesson plans. Ability to effectively brief senior officers and large audiences.
4. Knowledge of various computer systems and applications that pertain to transportation operations and those systems required to perform the work demonstrated to flight plan using the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS), Falcon View and manual methods, to include applying polar grid computations.
5. Ability to plan and produce highly complex and integrated plans and mission planning products in volume and experience in all facets of desktop publishing methods (graphics, layout design, scanning, and digital photography) is highly encouraged.
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.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualifications requirement. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran Preference is still applied.
Category 3, Best Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Category 2, Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Category 1, Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The numeric rating you received is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents.
- Online Application - Questionnaire
- Resume - For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
- Veterans: If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran or Veteran's Preference - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15.
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active-duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active- duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active-duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
- Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
- Branch of Armed Forces
- Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
- Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
- Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
- Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
- Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
- Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.
How to Apply
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/03/2024
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12345119
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
- It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
- For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. A complete Application Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the More Information link under the application status for this position.
If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
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