Clarification from the agency

The Area of Consideration is limited to Department of Defense (DOD) employees only.

• Provides technical assistance in the area of air operations data systems.
• Evaluates and implements planning mission objectives and AMC data management systems along with the interrelated processes and functions.
• Evaluates war planning systems.
• Responds to user application problems and prepares system documentation.
• Participates in discussions, workshops/conferences and meetings on deployment planning.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Overtime may be required.
• Previous experience in TPFDD development is highly desirable to the efficient accomplishment of the work.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

Qualifications

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 Specialist Series, 2101.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of DOD operations, practices, and policies or program activities to develop, integrate, and coordinate air operations transportation plans and programs. Knowledge of all phases of air operations and mission planning procedures and policies including DOD, AF, and command directives, plans, regulations, and processes. Knowledge of a wide range of air traffic management policies, principles, practices, and in-depth knowledge of air transportation data systems to plan and accomplish a variety of complex work assignments and/or to identify, analyze, and resolve air transportation issues or problems. Knowledge of a broad range of air operations and transportation data systems principles, methods, advancements, policies, systems concepts and analysis, design, development, testing and applications sufficient to plan and carry out assignments, develop new methods, approaches, and procedures, and to provide advice and guidance on a wide range of issues.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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:

1. Knowledge of a wide range of air operations and mission plam1ing procedures and policies including DOD, AF, and command directives, plans, regulations, and processes. Knowledge of overall air operations principles, systems concepts, and techniques, including new and emerging data security methods and principles. Ability to recognize, based upon experience and precedent, possible solutions to problems not covered by specific guidance and to devise options for complex, diverse organizations and programs.
2. Knowledge of customary approaches, techniques, and practices, and the functionality and operability of the current operating environment sufficient to gather, assemble, dete1mine and analyze requirements; apply analytical - and evaluative techniques; draw and devise solutions to problems; develop acquisition strategies; identify changes and trends; implement system enhancements; and integrate them with overall design and characteristics of operating systems hardware and software programs to improve effectiveness and efficiency of air mobility. Ability to work with numerous DOD computer systems to analyze and correct TPFDD problems affecting use of such systems.
3. Knowledge of system software design concepts, practices, principles, methods, approaches and systems development life cycles, including systems documentation, design development, configuration management, cost analysis, systems integration, and testing. Ability to troubleshoot applications and systems problems and provide user support.
4. Knowledge of various qualitative and/or quantitative methods, and the ability to participate in the assessment and improvement of plans and programs for conducting major airlift operations such as war mobilization, deployment, redeployment or similar operations. Knowledge of the concepts behind, and the process for, development and maintenance of deployment plans in support of military operations.
5. Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances, to apply internet technologies to analyze networks and the related security aspects and predict how management can meet future air operation requirements.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

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. 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.
5. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your 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".
6. 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).

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