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Flight Operations Specialist
Location
BOISE, IDAHO
Appointment Type: Indefinite
PD #: D0671000
Series/Grade: GS-2102-08/08
Salary Range: $45,056.00-$58,570.00
MAY CONVERT TO PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION IF POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE
IF SELECTED, CURRENT AASF TECHNICIANS TENURE WILL TRANSFER WITH MEMBER TO THIS POSITION
*Candidates may have to possess or be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance*
*PCS is not authorized*
MEMBERSHIP IN THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD IS REQUIRED: This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in the Idaho Army National Guard as a condition of employment. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Loss of military membership will result in immediate loss of your full-time military technician position.
In accordance with the Labor Management Agreement, Article 18, Promotions:
Area of Consideration
The area of consideration for all Idaho National Guard bargaining unit positions will be as follows:
(1) Bargaining unit members
(2) All other individuals
This does not preclude management from selecting either Section (1) or Section (2) applications after Section (1) applicants have been considered.
AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
Current members of the Idaho Army National Guard.
Application materials must be received by Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Failure to provide complete information may result in your not receiving consideration for this position. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations section to understand the requirements.
Learn more about this agency05/17/2017 to 05/31/2017
$45,056 - $58,570 per year
GS 08
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Temporary - Indefinite
Full-time - Full Time
No
17-142
470074300
MAJOR DUTIES:(Detailed duties are on the Position Description available at the Human Resources Office)
This position is located in an Army Support Facility (AASF). Its purpose is to support preflight briefings for pilots, provide in-flight advisory services, conduct aircraft tracking, and facilitate supporting administrative work such as flight records and aircrew information reports. The AASF provides flight services and mission briefings which are relatively small in number i.e. well below 25,000.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.) Conducts preflight pilot briefings in accordance with National Guard regulations and directives. Provides pilots with information on mission restrictions; on-route navigational facilities and equipment, hazards and terrain; weather forecasts; notices to airmen (NOTAMS) and deviations to flight plans when required. Is responsible for assuring pilot and crew are qualified in aircraft to be flown and for type of mission to be performed. Determines when flight requires higher level approving authority. Makes recommendations to pilot-in-charge when flights should not be attempted. Provides flight following services for all local and maintenance test flights. Responsible for direct voice communication with aviators in flight to transmit and receive information such as flight plan changes, weather advisories, NOTAMs, other aeronautical information and data affecting safety of flight.
2.) Processes extended and local clearances, including examination for conformance with flight rules and regulations. Processes, clears and transmits flight plans and flight progress messages to appropriate agencies (FSS, ACT tower, ARTCC) which may require use of service B equipment. Responsible for initiating search and rescue for overdue aircraft and implementing the crash rescue plan in the event of an aircraft accident.
3.) Prepares, maintains and files records, charts, graphs, and reports allied to flight operations and flight training activities such as aircraft utilization reports, aircrew information reports, individual flight records, notice to airmen (NOTAM) file and airfield data. Compiles and summarizes reports for analysis through the use of a computer system and peripheral equipment. Maintains and accounts for aircrew training records, medical recommendations, aeronautical orders, physiological training, and aviation service data. Maintains arrival and dispatch records for inbound and outbound aircraft. Schedules and dispatches assigned aircraft and aircrews.
4.) Maintains current file of aircraft flying regulations and navigational information such as radio facility carts, instrument approach procedure charts, aeronautical charts, Airman's Information Manual (AIM), airport directory, location identifiers, ATC procedures manual and Army Flight Information Publications.
5.) Supervises on-the-job training of unit flight operations personnel performing equivalent training or accomplishing a split unit training assembly at the facility.
6.) Performs other duties as assigned.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Within your application package, you must explain how you gained the specialized experience required for this position. Applicants applying at the GS 08 level must
at least 18 months experience, education, or training arranging and interpreting directives and regulations governing transportation of personnel. Experience applying directives and regulations governing transportation of personnel. Experience verifying legal entitlements or official authorizations for travel, securing from carriers guides and timetables, information regarding schedules, fares, and availability of space accommodations. Experience planning and organizing the work of others.
In additional applicant is required to show experience, education, or training providing pilots with information on mission restrictions; on-route navigational facilities and equipment, hazards and terrain; weather forecasts; notices to airmen (NOTAMS) and deviations to flight plans, providing flight following services for local and maintenance test flights, conducting direct voice communication with aviators in flight to transmit and receive information. Processing extended and local clearances, including examination for conformance with flight rules and regulations, initiating search and rescue for overdue aircraft and implementing the crash rescue plan in the event of an aircraft accident. Preparing and maintaining files, records, charts, graphs, and reports allied to flight operations and flight training activities such as aircraft utilization reports, aircrew information reports, individual flight records, notice to airmen (NOTAM) file and airfield data. Maintenance of aircrew training records, medical recommendations, aeronautical orders, physiological training, and aviation service data. Maintenance of arrival and dispatch records for inbound and outbound aircraft. Scheduling and dispatch of assigned aircraft and aircrews.
Must have at least 18 months experience, education, or training
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Work involves supervising or performing work to prepares, maintain and file records, charts, graphs, and reports tied to flight operations and flight training activities such as aircraft utilization reports, aircrew information reports, individual flight records, notice to airmen (NOTAM) file and airfield data. Maintenance of aircrew training records, medical recommendations, aeronautical orders, physiological training, and aviation service data. Maintenance of arrival and dispatch records for inbound and outbound aircraft.
Experience, education, or training interpreting, explaining, and/or applying basic rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of a transportation program. Experience using computer and automation systems.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
No special education requirements are needed for this position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Completion of 2 academic years of education in an accredited college or university will satisfy the requirements for GS-4 positions. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience for GS-05 positions.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Idaho National Guard Mission Statement:
The incredible versatility of the National Guard enables its troops to respond to domestic emergencies, combat missions, counterdrug efforts, reconstruction missions and moreall with equal speed, strength and efficiency.
Whether the call is coming from the Governor of the State of Idaho or directly from the President of the United States, Guard Soldiers and Airman are always ready and always there.
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Funds Transfer Program.
This is a dual-status position and membership in the Idaho Army National Guard is required. By submitting this application you are affirming to the validity of the information you have provided.
All male applicants born after 31 December 1959 will be required to furnish a statement of Selective Service registration status prior to appointment. (5 U.S.C. 3328)
Acceptance of any military technician position over 179 days will cause termination of entitlement and eligibility for all bonuses and student loan repayments effective the date of employment. This does not affect Montgomery GI Bill eligibility. Payments of Selected Reserve reenlistment bonuses authorized in section 308b of title 37, United States Code, to Military Technicians (Dual Status) who become eligible for reenlistment while serving on active duty in Iraq, Afghanistan or Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom (in theater) are excluded from repayment. Acceptance of any military technician position may affect your incentive bonus. Check with your incentives manager to see if this applies to the incentive you received.
Applicants who feel they have reinstatement/restoration/re-promotion rights to this grade and position should contact the Human Resources Office.
The Idaho National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical handicap or age which does not interfere with job accomplishment or National Guard membership. Veteran's Preference does not apply to any National Guard position.
Failure to provide complete information will result in your not receiving consideration for this position.
- Current Resume
- Applicable DD214s showing required MOS
- Explanation of Specialized Experience
- Transcript (If using education to substitute for experience, you must submit a transcript). A copy of a diploma does not constitute a transcript
- Job related certificates and licenses (optional) - current only
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.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes all of the information listed in the Required Documents Section.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.
We are ONLY accepting online applications.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Submit my Answers button at the end of the process.
NOTE: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
After the position closing date, your application will be reviewed in full. If qualified your application will be forwarded to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interview are required you will be contacted.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/470074300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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