FLIGHT SERVICES SPECIALIST Job in Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Vacancy No. NJ-12741239-AF-25-61 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $67,339.00 to $87,539.00 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/4/2025 Close Date 7/2/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Egg Harbor Township, NJ


Summary

This National Guard position is for a FLIGHT SERVICES SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1458000and is part of the NJ 177th OSS FT, National Guard.

Duties

As a FLIGHT SERVICES SPECIALIST, GS-2101-9, you will:

  • Brief pilots on mission, aircraft and flight plan
  • Assure pilot and crew are qualified
  • Complete risk analysis projection
  • Sign briefing documents
  • Conduct post mission debriefs
  • Provides flight following services
  • Conduct direct voice communication with aviators
  • Process, clear and transmit flight plans
  • Initiate search and rescue for overdue aircraft and implement the crash rescue plan
  • Prepare, maintain and file records, charts, graphs, and reports
  • Compile and summarize reports for analysis
  • Maintain and account for aircrew training records, medical recommendations, aeronautical orders, physiological training, and aviation service data
  • Maintain arrival and dispatch records
  • Schedule and dispatch assigned aircraft and aircrews
  • Serve as the Synthetic Flight Training System (SFTS) coordinator
  • Maintain current file of aircraft flying regulations
  • Supervise on-the-job training of unit flight operations personnel

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.

This full- performance level position provides direct support to unit and other military and civilian aircrews during scheduled and unscheduled flying and ground activities.

Additional Employment Requirements:

-Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

-May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

-Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

-Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Title 32 Dual-Status Positions:

Military Grade:

Min: A1C/E-3 and Max: MSgt/E-7

Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade

Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Compatible Military Assignments

Appointments may require the selected candidate to be assigned to a *military unit* compatible with the full-time Military Technician (Dual Status) position.

*Military Unit* -- The unit by which the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee; or a unit that the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee to support. (Guidance established by NJ HRO-J1)


Area of Consideration:
CAT 3: All New Jersey Air National Guard members.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience, education, or training interpreting, explaining, and/or applying a variety of regulations and procedures. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 12 months experience, education, or training in the following;
  • Arranging or procuring transportation for personnel, cargo or freight.
  • Experience in pre and post auditing of freight bills, bills of lading, and personnel transportation vouchers.
  • Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems.
  • *For positions requiring supervisory functions; experience which included responsibility for the supervision and management of personnel.

Education

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

None

Additional information

Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment.

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade)

Bonuses

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment.

Telework

The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval.

NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour

"Our agency supports the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) policies on labor relations, ensuring that all dual status T-32 technicians can engage with authorized union representation if they choose to do so."

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 and other characteristics):

Information Management, Planning and Evaluating, and Self-Management

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 of employment and duties performed.

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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Agency contact information

Savannah Janiszewski
Address
NJ 177th OSS FT
400 Langley Road
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
US

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.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.