SUPERVISORY AIR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

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Primary Purpose: To exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over supervisory employees.

To advise and assist the 60 Operations Support Squadron Commander on administrative and operational matters and provide managerial leadership for the 60 Operations Support Squadron.

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

Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.

Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. This is a Key position.

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").

This position has been identified as "Emergency Essential", the following statement must be added/annotated to/in the Other Significant Facts area of the PD: "This position is emergency essential (EE).

The incumbent must meet all requirements of E-E positions and may be required, as a condition of employment, to take a series of vaccinations and annual boosters to immunize against anthrax and other diseases.

During a crisis, the incumbent or designated alternate must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The same will be required to take part in readiness exercises.

This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively.

This meets the criteria of an E-E position and requires that the incumbent or designated alternate to be removed from any military recall status.

This is a Mission Essential Position performing a Mission Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of and continued through full resumption of all functions.

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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of my specialized experience include 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; Extensive knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, management, and operation of large organizations to provide high level staff guidance and participate in the development of goals, objectives, and policies.

Knowledge of Air Mobility Command, USTRANSCOM, and AFTRANS Air Operations.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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: Extensive knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, management, and operation of large organizations to provide high level staff guidance and participate in the development of goals, objectives, and policies.

Knowledge of personnel management and safety and security regulations, practices and procedures.

Skill in managing the operations of multiple organizational segments to meet program requirements, goals, and objectives within available resources.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to justify, defend, present, advocate and advise on processes, actions and decisions impacting air mobility and operations support functions.

Knowledge of Air Mobility Command, USTRANSCOM, and AFTRANS Air Operations Center (AOC) command relationships, operations and policies.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization to include advising the Squadron Commander on classified information and contract/government operations, and ability to prepare and deliver presentations, and briefings to senior leadership and applicable subordinate personnel.

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:

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of assigned flights within the 60th Operations Support Squadron, ensuring day-to-day operations of the squadron complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents the OSS Commander with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Directs and guides policy formulation for the conduct and operations of squadron staff functions.

Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments to include long-term planning, functional/technical advice and guidance, and continuity of management.

Acts as a contract advisor and the alternate COR for 60 OG contracts.