FLIGHT PLANNING SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Serves as an essential member of the command contingency planning staff. Acts as command OPR for procedural matters affecting the development of computerized flight plans for diplomatically cleared missions over sovereign airspace. Resolves operational issues affecting conventional, unconventional and complex city pairs including airland, AR, airdrops; and evaluates the mission impact of delays and/or cancellations. Accomplishes mission capability reviews and city pairs database review. Interprets procedures and advises the AOC commander and staff planners on international flight policy. Keeps senior staff & Command staff apprised of status and developments for assigned missions current and future issues, including serving as a subject matter expert (SME) on a variety of airlift and air refueling aerospace routing issues. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Employee must possess and maintain a Secret Clearance. 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: This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Position requires incumbent to occasionally travel in military or commercial transportation to attend meetings. Temporary Duty (TDY) may be required. TDY may require the use of regularly scheduled military or commercial transportation. Familiarization with all aircraft supported by AMC including but not limited to C-5/C-9/C-21/ C-17/C-130/KC135/KC-10 aircraft capabilities, performance, configuration, limitations, etc., is highly desirable. Disclosure of Political Appointments Qualifications CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 1. Employee will be required to successfully complete initial Flight Planning Specialist and Airspace Review Officer training (maintain minimum passing scores) within established timelines prior to assuming unsupervised duties of the position. These actions should be scheduled for accomplishment and completed successfully within 120 days of being hired. 2. Successful completion of recurring proficiency training and evaluation within both established guidelines and timelines as required by USAF, AMC and local policy. Evaluations may be a combination of written, observations, verbal or all three. 3. This is a shift work position and requires incumbent to work all three rotating shifts each calendar month. During contingency operations and, as required by the supervisor, incumbent may be required to work extended hours. Workload frequently requires weekend and holiday hours. Position may require incumbent to be on-call to support worldwide operations and short-notice, high-priority missions. 4.This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available. 5. 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. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions, Transportation Specialist Series, 2101. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: 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 the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled; thorough knowledge of the command organization and the work processes of associated air transportation programs as they are integrated throughout the command at each air base or mission location; thorough knowledge of DoD/ Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)/Air Force air transportation directives, regulations, policies and procedures to plan and manage air transportation systems and/or services to satisfy user requirements; broad knowledge of operations, practices, and policies of the command's functional activities to develop, integrate and coordinate transportation plans and missions; and broad knowledge of the command's air transportation operations, plans, concepts, policies, and missions worldwide and status of the world's international political-military relations regarding AMC missions to ensure adequate force protection. 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: Knowledge of AMC aircraft performance capabilities and limitations, AF and command flying instructions, directives, plans, regulations and processes including those related to the handling hazardous cargo. Knowledge of flight operations, airfield information and restrictions, en route supplements; i.e., runway length, load bearing capability, types of fuel available, flying instructions, flight information publications (FLIP), documents, guidelines and worldwide route planning, computer flight plans, international airway routes and structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts, airways and flight safety issues. Knowledge of AMC aircrew flying limitations and crew rest requirements. Ability to quickly process multiple and unrelated factors and determine solutions to operational problems. Ability to recognize, based upon experience and precedent, possible solutions to problems not covered by specific guidance. Ability to plan, organize and communicate effectively, both written and verbal. 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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. 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. 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here . Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a ran

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