AIR TERMINAL SHIFT MANAGER

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Conditions of Employment Cont.: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.

Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.

The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively.

This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CANNOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DODD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve").

IAW DODI 3020-42 this position has been locally, or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity.

Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at nonanal times when the base is closed or has delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release.

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, 2150.

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: Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, nautical science, marine affairs, marine engineering, marine transportation, or other fields related to the position.

For Marine Transportation Specialist positions, education obtained in a Federal, State, or other accredited Merchant Marine Academy is qualifying.

or Experience Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): For positions other than Marine Transportation, 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized 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.

Examples of my specialized experience include knowledge of wide range of air transportation management and traffic management concepts, policies, principles, and methodology to manage air terminal embarkations/debarkation.

Issues and problems. OR EDUCATION: I have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.

if related, education must have major field of study in accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, nautical science, marine affairs, marine engineering, marine transportation, or other fields related to the position.

NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position.

NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.

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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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 a wide range of air transportation and traffic management concepts, policies, principles, and methodology to manage air terminal embarkation/debarkation.

Knowledge of organizational missions, objectives and procedures prominent in the Defense Transportation System. Knowledge of hazardous and/or explosive cargo movement procedures and compatibility.

Knowledge of transport aircraft and related load characteristics.

Skill in applying knowledge to plan and complete a variety of tasks that ensure efficient and expedient movement of high-priority traffic in both military strategic and contingency conditions and the commercial transportation community.

Ability to recognize and deter events that can lead to aircraft departure delays and/or safety incidents and how to prevent them.

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:

The primary purpose of this position is: To provide a shift manager/duty officer for any of the three shifts encompassing all air terminal operations, to provide 24/7 coverage.

Represents the Commander and Operations Officer to ensure mission accomplishment with regard to the movement of cargo and passengers within the Defense Transportation System.

The organizational location of this position is: Air Mobility Command (AMC), 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Maintenance Group, 436th Aerial Port Squadron, Air Terminal Operations.

Serves as an Air Terminal Shift Manager, responsible for managing and directing operational activities of military and civilian personnel who perform aircraft dispatch, load planning, and ramp controller duties pertinent to air terminal internal control and mission support of originating, transiting, and terminating aircraft.

Represents the Commander and Operations Officer by personally resolving the difficult problems encountered during mission execution.

Identifies and coordinates air terminal operational requirements with internal and external support agencies. Performs support duties and functions.