AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is: to ensure airfield operations and functions effectively support the airreserve station and transient flying missions.

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, series 2150.

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 includes 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 comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of federal and agency airfield management and flight planning principles, practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to the full range of airfield management responsibilities on a military installation and the relationship of these activities to the air traffic system.

The work requires considerable skill in applying this knowledge to plan and accomplish a variety of complex work assignments and/or to identify, analyze, and resolve airfield management training issues or problems.

Knowledge of pavement design criteria and contractual airfield driving and safety principles and procedures pertaining to airfield pavement and construction materials, maintenance, and airfield pavement repair practices.

Knowledge of safety practices and procedures to ensure all construction, repairs, and operations on the airfield are performed in a safe environment.

OR EDUCATION: Ph.D degree or equivalent doctoral degree with a major study in physical education or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of 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 a copy of 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-10 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 DOD, Air Force, Federal Aviation Administration, and International Civil Aviation rules, laws, regulations, instructions, and directives as they pertain to airfield planning and design criteria, aircraft operations, and airfield management.

Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to identify, analyze, and translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, and evaluate options concerning airfield operations, maintenance and training program.

Ability to plan, organize and direct a training program. Knowledge of education theories, principles, procedures, and practices and training programs.

Ability to interpret training directives, instructions and guidance. 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:

Conducts Airfield Management operations and airfield maintenance activities in support of flying mission needs. Provide overall Airfield Driving Program (ADP) management and oversight.

Plans and develops the Airfield Management Training Program to ensure assigned personnel are qualified for position and ensure proficient to support the flying missions in both peacetime operations and wartime readiness.

Represents Airfield Management with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Executes the airfield portion of the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) programs.