AIR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as an Air and Space Operations Center (AOC) Exercise Planner applying Air Force military rated experience to plan, organize and determine necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for the execution of major command and CJCS exercises in support of an Air Mobility Division (AMD).

Conditions of Employment cont.

Must be able and willing to accept a mission essential position which requires me to report to work and/or remain at work regardless of inclement weather; national disasters/emergencies.

I understand mission essential positions require the employee to continue to perform essential functions during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather situations or other emergency situations.

These mission essential functions are existing functions that enable the Federal government to continue to provide the necessary, vital services during time of need and require great commitment of the civilian employee.

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, Transportation Operations Series 2150 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 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; Comprehensive knowledge of air mobility operations and logistical planning requirements for Command Post or Field Training Exercises involving the employment of air mobility assets in a variety of strategic and tactical environments conveying all aspects of operational utility from deployment and redeployment of personnel, equipment and cargo, to search and rescue, airdrop, and special operations.

In-depth knowledge of aircraft operational concepts and underlying USPACOM goals in order to make independent decisions concerning the planning, coordinating, and scheduling of PACAF aircraft flying air mobility missions.

In-depth knowledge of aircraft capabilities and limitations to include range, fuel requirement, configuration, and landing and takeoff weight restrictions to ensure that safe and proper mission scheduling have been accomplished.

Broad knowledge of station and country restrictions in the USPACOM AOR to ensure scheduling will not conflict, and cargo and passenger movement will not be unnecessarily delayed.

Thorough knowledge of air mobility information systems and tools for planning and executing air mobility exercise missions, e.g., the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES), Consolidated Air Mobility Planning System (CAMPS), Global Decision Support System (GDSS), Logbook, Single Mobility System (SMS), and Automated Computer Flight Planning (ACFP).

Knowledge of worldwide diplomatic aircraft and personnel country clearance requirements necessary to plan missions transiting or landing in countries around the world.

In the case of short-notice mission requirements, knowledge of diplomatic clearances, telephone, and message contacts to ensure high-priority missions are not delayed.

Thorough knowledge of aircrew requirements, such as crew duty day, crew rest and alert times, and minimum ground times for all PACAF aircraft so that enroute mission requirements can be arranged.

Broad knowledge of the US Air Force air mobility organizations, supporting agencies, command structure, operational functions, manning, and their relationship to the 613 AOC/AMD.

Broad knowledge of US Air Force air mobility enroute infrastructure capabilities and limitations in the USPACOM AOR and the flow pattern of air mobility missions transiting their locations.

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: Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of air mobility operational concepts, capabilities, policies, principles, practices, objectives and applicable directives to make independent decisions and recommendations in regards to exercise planning and airlift execution in the USPACOM area of operations.

Knowledge in statistical analysis and management to interpret data to be used in presentations.

Ability in conducting in-depth operations/transportation studies, develop long and short-range plans, analyze findings, and recommend courses of action for meeting organizational and MAJCOM goals.

In-depth technical knowledge of deployment processes, JOPES, automated flight management and aircrew operations in the exercise environment, and air mobility planning and execution systems.

Broad knowledge of DOD air mobility operations, command relationships, practices, policies, procedures, goals and objectives to effectively plan and exercise USPACOM theater readiness operations.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to negotiate complex issues, inform leadership, make sound recommendations, and maintain good working relationships.

Ability to plan, organize, and lead to effectively manage and direct transportation planning activities and evaluate and resolve technical issues in meeting scheduled deadlines.

Ability to adjust work operations and program objectives to meet changing program requirements within available resources with a minimum sacrifice of quality and quantity of work.

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. Major Duties:

Directs AMD exercise planning and scheduling of airlift support for JCS/USPACOM/PACAF directed exercises.

Applies Air Force military experience to develop and evaluate detailed exercise plans, budgets, goals, and objectives for exercise execution.

Communicates with/acts as an interlace with other agencies regarding exercise planning.

Prepares and delivers oral presentation such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned exercises and projects.