Duties
Administers, plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of personnel performing flight services/airfield management support duties. Performs the full scope of supervisory personnel functions including the assignment of duties, participates in the interviews and selection of employees, schedules and approves leave, ensures indoctrination of new employees, provides training, evaluates performance, initiates action to upgrade positions, and resolves disciplinary problems. Establishes shift schedules and assigns personnel based on workload to ensure adequate coverage of airfield/flight services operations. Supports and takes affirmative action with consideration of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of personnel actions. Keeps employees informed of NGB goals, objectives, and policies, and informs management of employee input and concerns.
Plans, organizes, and coordinates airfield management activities during and after airfield operating hours. Identifies need for and coordinates all airfield construction and repair projects for both major and minor airfield improvement projects. Acts as the unit liaison with host airport authority to analyze impact of construction on operational flying activities. Evaluates airfield management activities to ensure compliance with established Air Force and FAA policies and directives. Advises unit commander(s) and staff on all airfield management related matters. Develops and applies Letters of Agreement, Host Tenant Support Agreements, Inter-service Support Agreements, Operational Plans, support of deploying units, and other support agreements as necessary with local and non-local agencies to support routine base flying activities as well as to respond to aircraft incidents; in-flight emergencies; search, rescue, and recovery operations; evacuations; and similar disasters, whether on or off base. This includes directing base emergency response forces on the airfield. Plans and develops operating instructions and emergency action checklists to ensure timely response in the event of emergencies. Ensures installation and operational aspects of secondary crash network to assure immediate notification and response in the event of an emergency. Conducts airfield-related inspections and takes positive action to eliminate unsafe flying conditions. Reviews, formulates, and issues written instructions to clarify Air Force, MAJCOM, and NGB guidance, and develops special instructions for non-routine assignments.
Develops and manages base flight line driving program to include training, certification, and remedial action when required. Establishes procedures for controlling privately owned vehicles on the flight line.
Directs the Operations Resource and Flight Management activities and oversees the custodial control and accountability for the AFORMS system. Analyzes and summarizes the reports from the data system to ensure maximum utilization of unit aircrew resources. Reviews operations resource management procedures and recommends changes to those procedures; inspects completed work; and evaluates employee performance.
Coordinates air operations functions with air route traffic control center; control tower; aircraft maintenance; crash and rescue; transient alert; and command section. Establishes procedures for gathering and maintaining current flight information and reporting statistical data relative to the base operations function. Interprets policies and flight directives pertaining to flight plans and local flight clearances.
Reviews flight schedules, flight plans, local aircraft clearances, statistical mission data, and NOTAM files to ensure accuracy, completeness, and conformance with governing directives. Inspects publication files of air operations and aircraft flying directives for completeness and currency. Reviews Flight Information Publications
DUTIES CONT. UNDER EDUCATION
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties.
Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance
1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.*4. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Work in this series is to administer, supervise, or perform duties involving the planning, directing, or operating of rails, motor, air, or water transportation systems and service, including positions involving responsibility for operation of both transportation service and terminal facilities.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
In addition to the OPM IORs, apply the Functional Manager Specialized Experience Requirements below. Specialized experience time requirements of 1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level apply for two-grade interval work. 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience, education, or training performing, administering, or supervising technical and analytical work concerned with planning, development and execution of traffic policies and programs. Experience interpreting applicable Federal, State, and local laws, and regulations concerning transportation and traffic procedures. Knowledge of transportation requirements and systems for specific geographic areas (International and Continental United States).
**Must have three years of experience executing DAFM duties and responsibilities and have obtained the SEI 368**
Education
DUTIES CONT.
Supervises the procurement and maintenance of a complete stock level of publications, charts, maps, forms, office supplies, stereo flight plans, and other supplies and equipment required in the operation of the Branch. Ensures required maintenance of the FAA flight planning (Dial Labs) telecommunications equipment and other equipment such as NOTAM and weather receivers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, general and specialized experience):
--Knowledge of performance characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of unit aircraft; USAF and federal flying regulations; communications procedures; and other air operations is required to enable the incumbent to make appropriate decisions related to management of the ANG owned/operated/controlled ramp, taxiway and airfield facilities.--Knowledge of maintenance and safety issues as they relate to airfield management. Ability to review work projects and ensure they are in compliance with existing safety standards, FAA guidelines and Air Force/Air National Guard instructions. Professional engineering knowledge is not required.--Must have the ability and knowledge to develop, administer, and monitor the flightline drivers program.--Ability to direct the work of others.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application.
a. A copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify)
b. SF-50's (current/former Federal employees)
c. DD-214
d. Other Veterans Document
e. SF-15 (VA Disability Form)
f. SF-50 (Mandatory for Internal Announcements)
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions in the assessment by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
DO NOT COPY THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS WORD FOR WORD AND PLACE INTO YOUR RESUME; YOU MUST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AS IT PERTAINS TO EACH STATEMENT.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
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Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.