Plan, produce, file with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Air Traffic Control (ATC) and transmit electronic flight planning products necessary to execute air mobility mission supporting various agencies, typically characterized as unpredictable and unconventional.

Analyze and evaluate the technical aspects of the different aircraft and flight characteristics to integrate with specific enroute requirements of any sovereign nations transited.

Relay information and coordinate with numerous necessary agencies to initiate and implement required changes, coordinating with and updating senior personnel, as necessary.

Conduct necessary coordination to re-plan and/or recut missions in response to delays, changes, cancellations, or redirection from higher command authority.

Anticipate requirements for quickly evolving crises, working with additional PACAF organizations or other agencies to ensure timely execution when necessary.

Conditions of employment

• 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.
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Temporary duty Assignment (TDY) travel may be required. TDY may require the use of regularly scheduled military or commercial transportation.
• Familiarization with C-17/C-130/KC-135/C-40 and C-37 aircraft capabilities, performance, configuration, limitations, etc. is highly desirable.
• Current or recent rated (pilot, navigator) operations experience is highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of aircraft dispatching or 10 years of Pacific Theater operations experience desired.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments is required
• Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• Must possess a valid and current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved dispatcher's license.
• Temporary duty Assignment (TDY) travel may be required. TDY may require the use of regularly scheduled military or commercial transportation.
• 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.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements for 2101 series and Group Standard forAdministrative & Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of Flight Management Specialist. Specialized experience is experience which may have been gained while assisting in planning, coordinating, managing, and analyzing an array of air transportation information and planning factors to ensure the seamless execution of unconventional and complex airlift missions, evacuations and air refueling across a wide variety of environments which include variances in weather, terrain and operating restrictions.

AND

All applicants must provide a copy of a valid and current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved dispatcher's license before the entrance on duty date (start date). FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGBILE RATING.

To view qualification requirements, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/transportation-specialist-series-2101/

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 mission execution and the daily challenges of managing operations, policies, practices, and procedures and air transportation directives, plans, regulations, techniques, systems, and processes.

2. Knowledge of 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.

3. Knowledge of various computer systems and applications that pertain to transportation operations and those systems required to perform the work.

4. Knowledge of flight operations, instrument flight rules, Federal Aviation Regulations, airfield information and restrictions, enroute supplements, i.e. runway length, load bearing capability, type of fuel available, etc.

5. Knowledge of major weapon system instructions and regulations, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, Foreign Clearances Guide (or equivalent), worldwide route planning, international airway routes and structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts, airways and flight safety issues.

6. Skill and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.
5. 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.

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