Clarification from the agency

This position is limited to employees within Air Mobility Command.

• Functions as the Aircraft Dispatcher (Information Controller), responsible for monitoring the sequence of events (SOE) for loading and off-loading of traffic on AMC and other transiting aircraft authorized AMC terminal support.
• Exercises load planning and traffic control responsibilities for effective utilization of aircraft space assignments and priorities for movement of passengers and cargo originating, transiting, or terminating.
• Coordinates operational activities with subordinate flights for operational continuity.
• Communicates and coordinates with outside agencies for operational effectiveness.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This is an obligated position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee's return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position.
• Work occasionally requires travel away from normal duty station.
• May be required to work rotating and/or 12-hour shifts. Subject to working normal and other than normal duty hours, holidays, and weekends, with staggered days off.
• Required to maintain a state driver's license and obtain flight line authorization in order to provide on-scene direction and visit operational sections. Compliance with prescribed safety requirements is essential.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• A pre-employment physical is required.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: Knowledge of an extensive body of transportation rules, procedures, and operations in order to perform a wide variety of interrelated or non-standard procedural assignments and resolve a wide range of problems pertaining to the air transportation. Knowledge of transportation priorities, special cargo requirements, manual and mechanized paper processing and reporting requirements. Current and factual knowledge of types and configurations of various commercial and military transport aircraft; loading/offloading procedures; regulatory requirements covering all types of cargo and mail; passenger eligibility requirements; cargo compatibility. Knowledge of computer operating systems, telephonic instruments, and two-way radio operation.

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-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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 the full range of the DOD air transportation system and the operation of an air terminal complex with advanced design mechanized materials handling equipment and sophisticated computerized systems.
2. Ability to communicate orally and in writing and be diplomatic and tactful in coordination and decision making with the various work centers and higher headquarters.
3. Skill in the use of commercially available word processing/spreadsheet/slide presentation software programs. Ability to communicate effectively with a widely diverse group of individuals within and outside the organization.
4. Ability to interpret and apply the regulations pertaining to air transportation and to determine operations restrictions and cargo/passenger carrying capabilities of military aircraft to obtain maximum utilization of aircraft capacity.
5. Knowledge of instructions, regulations, directives, governing special handling restrictions, and documentation requirements of general and hazardous cargo.
6. Ability to coordinate and resolve difficult problems with other base agencies, civilian contractor/vendor personnel, and other federal agencies. Considerable tact, sound judgment, and mental stability are essential to perform duties effectively while under pressure of heavy workload involving multiple requirements and short deadlines. Ability to enforce safety practices and procedures.

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.

The resume/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.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
4. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
5. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

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