AIR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is to: Provide the United States Air Force a unique capability to plan, organize, coordinate and employ special air operations in support of sensitive, compartmented/special access National Command Authority (NCA) tasking.

*** Salary ranges includes local market supplements *** 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.

This is a GS-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).

The GS-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level.

The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position.

Examples of creditable experience include: Knowledge of all aspects of worldwide transportation of passengers and cargo, and possess current personal experience in DOD air activity systems, in-depth experience in aircraft scheduling, operations and mission planning, and experience as a special operations mission planner with thorough knowledge of all aspects of the special air operations missions to include but not limited to fixed-wing-mission/flight planning, communications, air navigation, ground plans, extended twin engine operating procedures (ETOPS), and domestic and international employment operations is required.

Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

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 all aspects of worldwide sensitive air support and employment mission requirements, including fixed wing, ground refueling, air refueling, navigation and offensive/defensive employment operations for air assets.

Knowledge of DoD, USAF, and joint special operations doctrine, to include command relationships at the Combatant Command level, administrative protocol, and the relationship between MAJCOMs and other components.

Knowledge of special operations tactics (fixed and rotary wing), techniques, weapons, procedures, and systems for all DoD components as well as Air Force, DoD, and FAA air traffic control regulations, procedures and criteria as it pertains to a special operations environment.

Knowledge of assault zone criteria and operation, and aircraft characteristics detailed in AF and MAJCOM regulations, to include non-military and foreign designs.

Ability to perform detailed assault zone assessments and land surveys in support of all air missions associated with exercises and/or real world contingency requirements; to include determining landing zone criteria by analyzing terrain and preforming California Bearing Ratio (CBR).

(Includes length and width of usable runway surface and incorporates usability for taxi, take-off, and/or ground operations).

Skill in planning, analyzing, coordinating, and evaluating joint special operations air missions through the use of qualitative and quantitative techniques that fully test and measure the effectiveness of operations.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to integrate fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft movements to include mission execution and the development of aircrew mission set-up packages, communications plans, abort options, refueling needs, and mission execution.

Knowledge of developing, implementing, and employing ground and airborne communications systems while conducting training and real world missions.

Knowledge of command and control relationships as they relate to sensitive aircraft operations and to accomplish execution checklists for command and control assets.

Conditions of Employment Continued: This position is designated special sensitive and the employee must maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.

Office portion of work is in a field support setting or traditional office settings in a windowless vault/secure facility with artificial lighting, air conditioning, and heating.

Heavy lifting of equipment up to 75 lbs in a field environment on a recurring basis is required.

Significant experience in air traffic control procedures with tactical, airdrop, air to ground call for fires, CAS, and air land knowledge and certification along with night-vision goggle operations is required; a minimum of ten years' experience desired.

Employee is subject to work other than normal duty hours, which may change daily due to operational requirements, is subject to after duty hours recall based on operational situations, may be required to carry a pager, phone, or radio during on and off duty time, and must be prepared to travel on short notice.

Participation in crisis response cell actions for contingencies or exercises is required. 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:

Manages and performs tactical and administrative air traffic control service and operations for contingency, exercise, and training of assigned aircraft.

Coordinates with higher headquarters and MAJCOM in the assessment and selection of assault zones, including landing and drop zones, and forward area refueling point zones, as well as established airfield capabilities for SECDEF directed real world missions and contingencies, training, and exercises.

Performs worldwide airfield surveys. Surveys are conducted on a continuous basis for training and operational missions. Site surveys will be conducted both CONUS and OCONUS IAW AFI 13-217.

Acts as commander's representative to support mission taskings.

Performs as liaison for the commander with DoD, AF, Army, Navy, unified commands, FAA, and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Dispatches special air operations worldwide.

Plans, coordinates and monitors government flights according to applicable U.S. Government and international regulations and directives.