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NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
LOCATION: 159TH FW, PLAQUEMINES PARISH, BELLE CHASSE, LA
Position is located in Airfield Management/Flight Services Branch which is responsible for coordinating and maintaining liaison with military, federal, and local agencies concerning airspace utilization, flying operations, aircraft emergencies, search and rescue operations, and natural disasters. This full- performance level position provides direct support to unit and other military and civilian aircrews during scheduled and unscheduled flying and ground activities. The incumbent works independently on standard and extended and/or rotating shifts to provide aircrews with information and assistance necessary for planning and conducting safe flight operations.
THIS IS NOT A PERMANENT POSITION, BUT RATHER AN INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE ENTITLED TO ALL LEAVE AND INSURANCE COVERAGE AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE AND COVERAGE IN THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FERS)/FEDERAL EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM-REVISED ANNUITY EMPLOYEES (FERS-RAE).
Open Areas of Consideration: 1
DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
Area 1 = Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard.
NOTICE: THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES ALL EMPLOYERS TO VERIFY THE IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF ALL PERSONS HIRED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.
Learn more about this agency03/17/2017 to 04/06/2017
$49,765 - $64,697 per year
GS 09
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Temporary - Indefinite
Full-time - Full Time
No
LA1929139
465964600
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(1) Provides preflight briefings to
military and civilian aircrews, including those of foreign governments and
civilian contractors on CONUS/International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
flight plans. Furnishes pilots with full range of necessary information
pertinent to planning and completing their intended flight safely and assists
them in making preflight decisions and calculations when required. Reviews and
evaluates proposed flight plans for technical accuracy and compliance with
USAF, FAA, DOD and ICAO directives. Ensures flight plan information is in
proper format prior to processing plans into the FAA flight planning
Aeronautical Information System (AIS). Performs quality control on proposed
flight plans with aircrews and provides special briefings to pilots of civilian
and non-DOD government aircraft on flight planning procedures. Briefs aircrews
on air traffic control, noise abatement, and Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH)
procedures to include special departure procedures, radar departures, communications
requirements, and airfield conditions and restrictions. Ensures aircrews are
briefed on Foreign Clearance Guide requirements for OCONUS flight operations. Briefs
pilots on alternate airfields' facilities, status and limitations of
navigational aids, restricted areas, radio frequency changes, call letters, airfield
obstructions, and other information necessary to accomplish the flight safely.
Recommends revision and/or changes to flight plans as appropriate. Provides
taxi, run-up, and takeoff information. Obtains and coordinates Pilot Report
(PIREP) information to appropriate agencies related to mission profiles. Briefs
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS) as required prior to all flights. Provides flight
following as required on all flight plans. Initiates special actions and /or precautions
when VIPs, hazardous cargo, and air evacuation flights are involved. Maintains,
issues, and destroys classified and COMSEC material for unit and transient aircraft.
(2) Through the use of air-to-ground communications, communicates with pilots in flight with information regarding flight plans; clearances; advisories on local, enroute, and destination airfield conditions; messages; and other data effecting safety of flight. Coordinates with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) and control Tower on all flight plan changes. Provides special flight following services based on weather elements, airfield conditions, and aircraft characteristics. Sends and receives notifications of inbound and outbound air traffic including emergencies with FAA and local authorities.
(3) Schedules and coordinates use of military special use airspace/facilities including air refueling areas, military operating areas, and landing and drop zones. Determines appropriate action in implementing emergency, Quick Reaction Checklist (QRCs), and operations plans. Activates secondary crash phone network for aircraft accidents, and in-flight and ground emergencies. Evaluates seriousness of incidents and notifies proper agencies. Initiates communication search for overdue and unreported military aircraft, and upon confirmation, implements search and rescue procedures. Conducts anti-hijacking procedures during passenger processing activities. Coordinates response activities with air traffic control and crash and rescue agencies and supports local authorities. Operates FAA flight planning communications equipment for input of flight plans, receiving arrival/departure messages, making queries concerning overdue aircraft and notifying the appropriate authorities.
(4) Is subject to Air Traffic Systems Evaluations IAW applicable Air Force, MAJCOM, and NGB directives. This includes individual testing, performance certification, and program management assessment. Inspections and tests are conducted by the Flight Standards Branch (the same unit that inspects the Control Tower).
(5) Inspects or ensures the inspection of ANG tarmac parking and Federal taxi ways daily (or more often as required) for such flying safety hazards as: foreign object debris, violations of lateral clearance criteria, and hazards to landing, take-off, taxiing or parking areas. Monitors repairs and construction projects for ANG property as they affect operations of the airdrome. Initiates and cancels NOTAMs on airfield facilities/conditions. Maintains current NOTAM file IAW governing directives and other required flight information and aeronautical publications. Measures aircraft braking action on runway and taxiways and prepares information for entry on the weather sequence. Coordinates local drop zone activities with base flying units and Air Traffic Control agencies. Processes reports of adverse public reactions in accordance with applicable directives. Disseminates severe weather warnings to base activities.
(6) Performs other duties as assigned.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
: Experience, education, or training interpreting, explaining, and/or applying a variety of regulations and procedures. Experience using computer and automation systems.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least Twenty-Four (24) months of experience, education, or training in arranging or procuring transportation for personnel, cargo or freight. Experience in pre and post auditing of freight bills, bills of lading, and personnel transportation vouchers. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems which has provided the candidate with the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below.
KSAs:
I: Knowledge, skills, and ability to furnish pilots with full range of necessary information pertinent to planning and completing their intended flight safely and assists them in making preflight decisions and calculations when required.
II: Knowledge and skills to ensure aircrews are briefed on Foreign Clearance Guide requirements for OCONUS flight operations; briefs pilots on alternate airfields' facilities, status and limitations of navigational aids, restricted areas, radio frequency changes, call letters, airfield obstructions, and other information necessary to accomplish the flight safely.
III: Skills and ability to ensure flight plan information is in proper format prior to processing plans into the FAA flight planning Aeronautical Information System (AIS). Ability to provide preflight briefings to military and civilian aircrews, including those of foreign governments and civilian contractors on CONUS/International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) flight plans. Ability to review and evaluate proposed flight plans for technical accuracy and compliance with USAF, FAA, DOD and ICAO directives.
IV: Skills and ability to maintain, issue, and destroy classified and COMSEC material for unit and transient aircraft. Ability to recommend revision and/or changes to flight plans as appropriate; provides taxi, run-up, and takeoff information; Obtains and coordinates Pilot Report (PIREP) information to appropriate agencies related to mission profiles. Briefs Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS) as required prior to all flights; provides flight following as required on all flight plans. Initiates special actions and /or precautions when VIPs, hazardous cargo, and air evacuation flights are involved.
V: Ability to perform quality control on proposed flight plans with aircrews and provides special briefings to pilots of civilian and non-DOD government aircraft on flight planning procedures. Briefs aircrews on air traffic control, noise abatement, and Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) procedures to include special departure procedures, radar departures, communications requirements, and airfield conditions and restrictions.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade prior to the effective date of placement. Selectee must also be in a compatible military assignment (MOS/AFSC) prior to or within one year of placement.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance.
Compatible Military Grades & Assignments:
· ENLISTED: 1C7XX, 1C0X2;
***LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS Acceptance of this position may result in the loss of contracted incentive(s). For further details, contact the LANG State Incentive Manager, at (504) 391-8336 ***
1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
2. Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the National Guard Human Resources Office. You must apply on-line or fax your application to the fax number listed in this announcement with the prescribed Cover Letter. The Human Resources Office can only process materials received through USAJOBS.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire and supporting documents. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
For this job announcement the following documents are required:
*PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU CALL THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE DURING BUSINESS HOURS OF 0700-1730, TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AT (504) 278-8737/8748/8767 TO VERIFY RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.
To submit the documents requested follow the instructions below: Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications Your document(s) can be submitted electronically using the document upload process by fax. Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.
Note: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/of0510.pdf
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Option A: Applying Online
Tips for using the Online
Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire:
·
You
must click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package when
you are done. Your Online
Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire is not processed and your resume is
not attached until you click the Submit My Answers button, even if
USAJOBS says it sent your resume.
·
You
can upload or fax supporting documents after you Submit the Online
Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire.
·
To
receive consideration, you must complete the entire process and submit the complete
application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date -- TAG:Closing Date.
·
It
is your responsibility to ensure that your responses and appropriate
documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
· To make sure everything you submitted is successfully received and to verify your application is complete, follow these steps: Log into your USAJOBS account using the following link: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. Click on Application Status and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Please Note: Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Verify that all of your documents appear on the Details page with a status of Processed.
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You
can save your work and come back later. Just click both Save and Logout. To return to an incomplete application, log
into your USAJOBS account and select Application Status. Choose the vacancy, and click Update
Application in the vacancy announcement.
You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS
account or your application will be incomplete.
·
If you submit more than one Qualifications
Assessment Questionnaire for this position, the most recent one Submitted is the one that is used.
Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety.
Option B: Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and
track the status of your application. NOTE:
If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the
paper application (OPM Form 1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses
and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s), please follow steps 1 and 2 below:
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf, and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is TAG:Vacancy ID.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your
materials. The complete application
package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on TAG:Closing Date to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the
event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax, please follow steps 1, 2, and 3 below:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire TAG:Link to Full Questionnaire.
2. Print the OPM Form 1203-FX; follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf .
3. Fax the completed OPM Form 1203-FX, along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. Note: Do not include a fax cover sheet with the OPM Form 1203-FX. This will cause your application to not process.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a reveiw of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
Instructions for completing the OPM 1203-FX:
If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
TAG:Questionnaire
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/465964600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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