Duties
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to 618 AOC/ALDS - Special Missions Division. To serve as the first level Supervisor of the Special Missions Division sharing with the Division Chief the full scope of responsibility for managing the activities of the division. Represents the Chief officially, and when acting for the Chief, possesses the same authority and prerogatives. This Supervisor leads, supervises, and directs daily actions of all personnel within the Special Missions Division. The position incumbent reviews, analyzes, and processes Special Assignment Airlift Mission (SAAM) requests levied by DOD and non-DOD national agencies; evaluates all classified requirements, ensuring that classified users' requirements are met while ensuring the best use of AMC assets; responsible for interpreting airlift policy to all agencies and assisting in the formation and enforcement of new airlift policy as unique situations dictate; and subsequently providing long-term continuity for the command. Performs the duties and responsibilities of division budgetary control officer to include developing, tracking, analyzing, and reporting budgetary requirements for the entire division. Responsible for developing/implementing new mission planning processes and procedures as well as developing/implementing division training plan for all personnel. The incumbent is responsible for integrating 3 Special Access Programs (SAPs) with their associated OPLANS to support national level objectives. This position administers and prescribes policy, assists the command and its components in managing Focal Point Systems, Communications, and SAPs.
DUTIES:
- Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Special Missions Division (618 AOC/ALDS), ensuring that the ALDS complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.
- Represents the Special Mission Division with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
- Serves as the 618 AOC functional logistics systems expert and consultant to plan, organize, and processes transportation requirements within the structure of the Defense Transportation System (DTS).
- Develops complex detailed concepts of operations (CONOPS) and then leads the coordination of airlift, air refueling, and crew requirements with users, airfield managers, base/supporting agencies and command and control elements as required.
- Performs a variety of special projects and assignments to include developing and maintaining an ongoing training program.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- 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.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance and will be subject to random drug testing and polygraph examination
- Incumbent may be required to be on standby to respond to emergency requirements, which could involve procuring transportation, resolving on-the-spot problems, and assisting customers in emergency situations
- 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.
Qualifications
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Cont'd)
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
In order to qualify, you must meet the
Specialized Experience Requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: Administrative and Management Positions-
Transportation Operations (2150) Series.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include experience in maintaining, retailing, purchasing, or procurement of automotive, rail, air, bus, or other transportation equipment or services, or in the operation of a commercial transportation facility or terminal. This experience must have demonstrated knowledge of fleet operations; familiarity with Federal, State, and municipal regulations governing the use of transportation vehicles; and the maintenance of inventories and cost computations; knowledge of DOD, agency, major organization, and unit operations, with regards to air mobility practices, policies, and procedures to effectively cultivate, improve, and enhance senior leadership's situational awareness; a broad knowledge of Agency and Air Force policies, procedures, processes, and interrelationships with major organization and unit operations, with specific emphasis on determining the applicability to air mobility mission; knowledge of Special Operations Forces (SOF) command relationships, organizations, equipment capabilities, and equipment limitations; knowledge of a wide range of airlift and air refueling operational concepts, objectives, capabilities, limitations, and applicable directives to make independent decisions and recommendations on worldwide airlift and air refueling missions; knowledge of aircraft capabilities and limitations including range, air refueling requirements, configuration, loading and takeoff weight restrictions; a thorough knowledge of international diplomatic clearance procedures and requirements worldwide to ensure planned missions that over fly, or land, in countries requiring clearances will be properly coordinated and cleared; a thorough knowledge of flying instructions, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, guidelines, worldwide route planning, international airway routes and structure, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts, and flight safety issues; a thorough knowledge of the Global Decision Support System II (GDSS II), Air Refueling Management System (ARMS), Consolidated Air Mobility Planning System (CAMPS), Advanced Computer Flight Plan (ACFP), Airlift Integrated Interface (A2I), AMC Logbook, and Computer Flight Planning System (CFPS) flight planning software to plan airlift and air refueling operations, extract/analyze data in order to make timely decisions during execution, report effectiveness of current policy, and make or recommend staff changes.
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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the
GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
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 DOD, agency, major organization, and unit operations, with regards to air mobility practices, policies, and procedures to effectively cultivate, improve, and enhance senior leadership's situational awareness. A broad knowledge of USTRANSCOM and Air Force policies, procedures, processes, and interrelationships with major organization and unit operations, with specific emphasis on determining the applicability to air mobility mission. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of and skill in applying techniques used to defend and protect information and IT systems from inadvertent and advertent disclosure.
- Knowledge of a wide range of airlift and air refueling operational concepts, objectives, capabilities, limitations, and applicable directives to make independent decisions and recommendations on worldwide airlift and air refueling missions. Knowledge of aircraft capabilities and limitations including range, air refueling requirements, configuration, loading and takeoff weight restrictions. Individual must have a thorough knowledge of international diplomatic clearance procedures and requirements worldwide to ensure planned missions that over fly, or land, in countries requiring clearances will be properly coordinated and cleared. Thorough knowledge of flying instructions, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, guidelines, worldwide route planning, international airway routes and structure, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts, and flight safety issues. Ability to develop executable airlift mission itineraries, to include the coordination of air refueling, if required.
- Thorough knowledge of the Global Decision Support System II (GDSS II), Air Refueling Management System (ARMS), Consolidated Air Mobility Planning System (CAMPS), Advanced Computer Flight Plan (ACFP), Airlift Integrated Interface (A2I), AMC Logbook, and Computer Flight Planning System (CFPS) flight planning software to plan airlift and air refueling operations, extract/analyze data in order to make timely decisions during execution, report effectiveness of current policy, and make or recommend staff changes.
- Knowledge of airlift regulations and policy regarding eligibility of cargo and passenger traffic for Special Assignment Airlift Missions (SAAM), opportune airlift, humanitarian, and channel missions. Must have knowledge of regulations and policy covering Special Security Operating (SSO) procedures. Individual should possess a working knowledge of the Planning and Decision Aid System (PDAS) for facilitating the implementation of Special Access Programs (SAP), as well as system security and administration policies.
- Knowledge of Special Operations Forces (SOF) command relationships, organizations, equipment capabilities, and equipment limitations. Must be able to interpret SOF requirements, validate requirements, and make recommendations to classified users to maximize efficiency of allocated AMC airlift assets. Skilled in planning, organizing, and directing the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
Education
QUALIFICATIONS (Cont'd)
- Ability to develop short-range and long-range goals and plans for meeting major organizational operational goals. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major flight operations, such as, rescue missions, tactical airlift, deployment, mobilization, exercise, special operations, or similar operations. Knowledge of AMC mission, policy, and regulations, along with Joint Staff and classified user procedures. Must have skills in conducting in-depth transportation studies, analyzing findings, and ability to make recommendations to high-level officers. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Able to develop detailed Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for specific missions, as required. Must be able to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships with representatives from a variety of organizations who possess common interests
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.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
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.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
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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.
BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.
Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.
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.
Required Documents
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.
- Online Application: Questionnaire
- 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".
- 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.
- Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - 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 form.
- 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".
- 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).
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 (honorable or general) 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.
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).