This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.
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.
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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.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include knowledge of all components of the air operations concepts, principles and methodology, and be able to apply that knowledge to develop new methods, approaches, or procedures to ensure mission planning is accurate, complete and above reproach. The employee must possess knowledge in all aspects of worldwide transportation of passengers and cargo, and possess current personal experience in DOD air activity systems. The employee must be knowledgeable in the management and application of security procedures as they apply to special access programs and the handling, transportation, and disposition of classified information, as well as being cognizant of all applicable operational security-requirements.
Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.
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 all aspects of worldwide sensitive air support and employment mission requirements, including fixed wing, ground refueling, air refueling, navigation and offensive/defensive employment operations for air assets.
2. Knowledge of DoD, USAF, and joint special operations doctrine, to include command relationships at the Combatant Command level, administrative protocol, and the relationship between MAJCOMs and other components.
3. Knowledge of special operations tactics (fixed and rotary wing), techniques, weapons, procedures, and systems for all DoD components as well as Air Force, DoD, and FAA air traffic control regulations, procedures and criteria as it pertains to a special operations environment.
4. Knowledge of assault zone criteria and operation, and aircraft characteristics detailed in AF and MAJCOM regulations, to include non-military and foreign designs. Ability to perform detailed assault zone assessments and land surveys in support of all air missions associated with exercises and/or real world contingency requirements; to include determining landing zone criteria by analyzing terrain and preforming California Bearing Ratio (CBR). (Includes length and width of usable runway surface and incorporates usability for taxi, take-off, and/or ground operations)
5. Skill in planning, analyzing, coordinating, and evaluating joint special operations air missions through the use of qualitative and quantitative techniques that fully test and measure the effectiveness of operations. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Knowledge of developing, implementing, and employing ground and airborne communications systems while conducting training and real world missions.
6. Ability to integrate fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft movements to include mission execution and the development of aircrew mission set-up packages, communications plans, abort options, refueling needs, and mission execution. Knowledge of command and control relationships as they relate to sensitive aircraft operations and to accomplish execution checklists for command and control assets.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:
1. This position is designated special sensitive and the employee must maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
2. Drug Testing: The position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Drug Testing 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.
3. Position requires occasional temporary duty travel (CONUS and OCONUS), utilizing any or all modes of commercial and military transportation. Requires possessing and maintaining valid State Driver's License to enable operation of government and privately owned vehicles.
4. Office portion of work is in a field support setting or traditional office settings in a windowless vault/secure facility with artificial lighting, air conditioning, and heating. Heavy lifting of equipment up to 75 lbs in a field environment on a recurring basis is required.
5. Significant experience in air traffic control procedures with tactical, airdrop, air to ground call for fires, CAS, and air land knowledge and certification along with night-vision goggle operations is required; a minimum of ten years' experience desired.
6. Employee is subject to work other than normal duty hours, which may change daily due to operational requirements, is subject to after duty hours recall based on operational situations, may be required to carry a pager, phone, or radio during on and off duty time, and must be prepared to travel on short notice. Participation in crisis response cell actions for contingencies or exercises is required.
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.