Clarification from the agency

Eligible NAF employees are considered under Hiring Path - "Federal employees-Excepted service"

• The incumbent Serves as Transportation Operations Specialist, Service Secretary Controlled Aircraft (SSCA) Branch with delegated authority and assigned responsibility to manage, direct, coordinate, provides oversight missions utilizing Air Force SSCA.
• The incumbent serves as Aviation Management Transportation Operations Specialist of the Special Air Missions Division for Headquarters Department of the Air Force (HAF), its Direct Reporting Units (DRU), Field Operating Agencies (FOA), and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) departments.
• Researches and compiles data and responsible for receiving all phases of short and long term planning coordination and scheduling of SSCA and OSA.
• Critical As technical advisor for Air Force validation maintains a superior understanding of policies, directives and instructions for immediate dissemination.

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.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing for drug use.
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206).

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 Operations Series 2150


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 includes 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. Comprehensive Knowledge of the policy, authorizations, and limitations imposed by US Public Laws, Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Air Force directives in order to provide single Air Force travel policy interpretations. Comprehensive Knowledge of aviation traffic management principles and extensive strategic flight planning expertise to determine mission priorities, consolidate operational airlift request when practical, disseminate information to senior leaders, evaluate cost date, analyze trends and conceptualize future requirements. Comprehensive Knowledge of a wide range of aviation traffic management, and aviation management policies, principles and practices. Detailed task requires extensive skill in applying this knowledge to plan and accomplish a variety of complex work assignments and/or identify, analyze and resolve transportation issues and problems. Comprehensive Knowledge of the operations, practices and policies of the division's functional activities, such as a comprehensive knowledge of aviation transportation operations, policies and procedures. They also use aviation traffic management principles and flight planning to determine mission priorities, consolidate operational airlifts when practical, disseminate pertinent information to senior leaders, evaluate cost data, analyze trends and conceptualize future requirements. Comprehensive Knowledge of agency policies, AF Instructions, DOD directives, OMB and Congressional rules and regulations to plan and develop a service that satisfies user requirements and to interpret transportation policies, procedures and guidelines. Employees use their in-depth knowledge of policies and practices to negotiate transportation service through with United States Transportation Commands (USTRANSCOM) joint scheduling agency, Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), United States Army Priority Air Transport (USAPAT) scheduling agency and the Navy Air Logistics Office (NALO) to meet not only user requirements but also user expectations. Comprehensive Knowledge to soundly interpret a wide variety of guidelines and regulations as they apply to OSA accompanied travel and travel of foreign nationals and document the information in a formal written format.


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:

1. Comprehensive Knowledge of the policy, authorizations, and limitations imposed by US Public Laws, Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Air Force Directives in order to provide single Air Force travel policy interpretations.
2. Previously Rated Officer (pilot or navigator) or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Aircraft Dispatcher or recognized technical authority with CAMPS (Avisource) Flight Management System, GDSS II, Single Mobility System (SMS), OSD validation and Special Air Mission scheduling experience to provide intimate knowledge of aviation traffic management principles and extensive strategic flight planning expertise to determine mission priorities and consolidate operational airlift requests when practical.
3. Comprehensive Knowledge and skill in applying a wide range of aviation traffic management and aviation management policies, principles and practices to plan and accomplish a variety of complex work assignments and/or identify, analyze and resolve transportation issues and problems.
4. . Comprehensive Knowledge of policies and practices to negotiate transportation service through with United States Transportation Commands (USTRANSCOM) joint scheduling agency, Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), United States Army Priority Air Transport (USAPAT) scheduling agency and the Navy Air Logistics Office (NALO) to meet not only user requirements but also user expectations.
5. Skill in analyzing issues and formulating solutions to complex problems.Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with technical accuracy.

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.

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.

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 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".
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).

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).

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