Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current Department of War employees only.

• Serves as crewmember, to include Pilot-in-Command, on operational missions in multi-engine turbine aircraft both domestically and overseas.
• Serves as a flight and ground instructor in various fixed-wing aircraft. Performs duties relative to the flight training program as as as flight operations, and trains unit pilots on aircraft systems, FAA flight procedures, international flight operations, and unit standard Operating Procedures.
• On a rotational basis - or as directed and assigned by the unit commander - performs duty as unit Safety representative and Intelligence Operations Security representative and performs other operations support office functions/duties with little or no supervision.
• On a rotational basis or as directed and assigned by the unit commander, incumbent serves as the unit's Government Flight Representative (GFR) and Government Ground Representative (GGR) to assure contractor compliance with federal and defense acquisition regulations and other specific clauses cited in performance contracts.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Incumbent is subject to work other than normal duty hours, which may change daily due to operational and training requirements, and is subject to after duty hours recall based on operational situations.
• 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.
• Incumbent should have a minimum of 4,000 total flight hours with 1,000 hours of multiengine time.
• Incumbent must be prepared to travel on short notice to OCONUS locations.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of FAR Part 61, 91, 121, 125 and 135.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Position location is not negotiable. Location will be revealed during the employment process.

Qualifications

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 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 Requirements

Minimum eligibility requirements for positions in this occupation are based on possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates and/or appropriate military ratings, meeting the applicable flight hour requirements, and possession of the knowledge and skills required for the positions.

Certification: Candidates must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating; both meet the intent of the requirement. The pilot certificate must include the rating(s) appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. Positions that require flying or instructing in flying both airplanes and helicopters require a rating in both categories. Only those ratings necessary to perform the work are required. Note: Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable, e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.

Flight Experience: Candidates must demonstrate possession of the knowledge and skills required for the work by meeting certain minimum flight hour requirements, including recency of flight experience. The categories in which candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency relate to (1) the general knowledge and skills to pilot the aircraft, and (2) the specific knowledge and skills related to the particular position being filled. Only that flight experience that is directly related to the work of the position is required for purposes of establishing minimum eligibility.

Requirements: Total of at least 1500 Total Flight Hours; 250 Pilot-In-Command Hours; 75 Night Flying Hours; 100 Flying Hours in the past 12 months. 500 Multi-engine Airplane, 500 heavy Helicopter, 75 Instrument and 500 Instructor Time. Instructor time is related to the nature of the instruction work and the category of aircraft operated (i.e., airplane or helicopter) of the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit proof of Flight Hours.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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: Current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating. Additionally, FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or the military equivalent rating. The pilot certificate must include the rating(s) appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. Note: Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or log books showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable, e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate AND at least 17500 Total Flight Hours; 1150 Pilot-In-Command Hours; 75 Night Flying Hours; 500 flight hours of Instructor time and at least 100 Flying Hours in the past 12 months AND, Instructor time was related to the nature of the instruction work and the category of aircraft operated (i.e., airplane or helicopter) of the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit proof of Flight Hours. 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:

• Knowledge of advanced flight operations, procedures and maneuvers to ensure operational success and security of the special access program while conducting training or operational missions; knowledge of the practices, policies and procedures pertaining to the functions and administrative activities of contract administration.
• Knowledge of developing and implementing policies, standards, and procedures for the management of all aspects of aircraft and flight operations to ensure resources and program are properly protected; must have knowledge of all aspects of intelligence procedures, signature reduction plans and operational security for worldwide air mission requirements, including fixed-wing, ground refueling and navigation for sensitive air asset employment operations.
• Thorough knowledge of USAF, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Acquisition regulations, and International Civil Aviation Organization regulations, terminology, and procedures, to include air traffic control procedures applicable in foreign countries. Incumbent must analyze, evaluate and interpret current regulatory requirements and changes to ensure unit is compliant with aforementioned guidance. operational directives, methodologies, and objectives sufficient to implement Risk Management/Risk Mitigation procedures relating to flight and ground operations.
• Expert knowledge of Air Force and civilian occupational safety policies and requirements to include health and flying safety principles, practices, regulations, operational directives, methodologies, and objectives sufficient to implement Risk Management/Risk Mitigation procedures relating to special operations flight and ground operations.
• Ability to lead, coach, mentor, and challenge others; ability to adapt leadership style to a variety of situations, and ability to model high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual by applying these values to daily behaviors. The position requires solid understanding of military, civilian and foreign mishap investigation processes and pre-mishap planning.
• Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, research, gather data, assemble and analyze facts, draw conclusions, organize ideas, work with others at various levels of command, and supervise working groups in order to devise solutions to problems and accept and implement recommendations; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiates complex issues, and maintains good working relationships. Leadership ability, including the ability to coach, mentor, and challenge others, ability to adapt leadership style to a variety of situations, and ability to model high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual by applying these values to daily behaviors.

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.

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.

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/copies of your last or 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).
6. OCONUS - Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a 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". NOTE: For OCONUS employees who claim eligibility MSP or Family Member Preference, your SF-50 may contain a "3" in block 24 and a "2" in block 34.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

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