Airfield Operations Specialist (Title 5) (Permanent) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties As an Airfield Operations Specialist (Title 5), GS-2150-09, you will perform the following duties: 1. Incumbent processes flight plans, conducting necessary research and/or queries in the coordination of scheduled flights. Conducts briefings to communicate information required by aviators, including status of navigational aids (NAVAIDs), Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), weather information, bird and wildlife conditions, alerts and advisories, airfield/runway conditions and closures, construction hazards, closed areas, and other pertinent known traffic and airfield conditions. Utilizes military flight data telecommunications system to receive and transmit flight information between worldwide U.S. military base operations, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), FSS and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2. Assists the Airfield Operations Officer in the research and evaluation of airfield data, specific to airfield facilities, construction plans for the airfield, and changes/modifications- to airfield construction projects and/or priority adjustments. Compiles data and conducts analysis to facilitate and continually improve airfield operations, to include information and management channels, programs, and devices. Coordinates with community activities and tenant units to resolve conflicts or issues that surface. 3. Participates in the scheduling of airfield activities with tenant and transient unit commands, requiring use of the airfield. Processes and approves/disapproves prior permission requirements (PPR), civil aircraft landing permits (CALPs), and Army aircraft landing authorization numbers (AALAN). As required, determines minimum liability insurance requirements and determines mission validity. Coordinates for Customs, Immigration, Homeland Security, and other inspections. Arranges appropriate priority for distinguished visitors (DV), passenger and crew transportation, and special security requirements for airfield arrivals and departures. Coordinates aircraft parking, hangering, passenger pick-up and delivery, and after-hours passenger manifesting. Provides publications and navigational charts, regulations and blank forms for aircrew use. Posts and maintains flight information publications (FLIPs), used for flight planning purposes, and ensures that such publications are current. 4. Performs daily airfield inspections/checks for conditions, physical security, and force protection to ensure a safe airfield environment. Conducts inspections of runways, taxiways, aprons for discrepancies, foreign object debris, runway safety/clear zone violations, runway incursions, flightline driving program compliance, runway surface conditions, security, bird/wildlife hazards, construction activities, pavement conditions, and other items that pose a significant adverse effect to safe aircraft operations. Documents inspection findings and notifies appropriate agencies to resolve hazards or issues. Operates a government-owned-vehicle in the course of airfield inspections. 5. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. This position is not located at a bargaining unit. Qualifications NOTE:Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. WHO CAN APPLY: GROUP A - All on Board Federal National Guard Employees within Virginia National Guard. GROUP B - All current Federal Employees (from any agency), all federal re-employable eligible, and/or current Army M-Day and Air DSG within VANG. GROUP C - All U.S. Citizens. GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Applicant you have experience coordinating and maintaining liaison with military, federal, and local agencies concerning airspace utilization, flying operations, aircraft emergencies, search and rescue operations, and natural disasters. Provides direct support to unit and other military and civilian aircrews, during scheduled and unscheduled flying and ground activities. Provides aircrews with information and assistance, necessary for planning and conducting safe flight operations. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-08, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as: Experience processing flight plans, conducting necessary research and/or queries in the coordination of scheduled flights. Experience assisting the Airfield Operations Officer in the research and evaluation of airfield data, specific to airfield facilities, construction plans for the airfield, and changes/modifications- to airfield construction projects and/or priority adjustments. Experience in maintaining an adequate supply of flight plans, manifests, standard instrument departure forms, flight planning cards. Experience performing daily airfield inspections/checks for conditions, physical security, and force protection to ensure a safe airfield environment. Additional information 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 ( Register Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov) ). 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 range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits 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): 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 range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits 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. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. 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 (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. 2. Other supporting documents: SF50 for current Federal Technicians 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/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: 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 t

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