The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg Space Force Base is searching for an Aerospace Surveillance Officer for SLD 30 (NH-0301-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).
Description:
Space Launch Delta 30 is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill an Aerospace Officer position. Come join our amazing team! There's a reason the Vandenberg area has ranked in the top 10 U.S. cities in California to live. This is a welcoming community near an abundance of recreational activities such as the Santa Barbara Bowl, local Marina's, fantastic parades, and proud local farmers hosting year-round markets. With outstanding schools, scenic Chumash heritage spanning over 40 miles along the central coast, there is something for every family!
This is an administration and program management position responsible for overseeing the control of live air traffic in support of public safety and national airspace for military exercises, testing, training, and launch operations. Primary duties include being responsible for the planning, implementation and execution of space launch and test programs impacting the National Airspace System. Directly overseeing contracted air controllers for safety compliance and performance objectives surrounding test flights or launch airspace. Writing contractual documents that are of acceptable quality with minimal Contract Review Committee (CRC) discrepancies annotated. Familiarity with Notice to Mariner and Notice to Air Mission processes and procedures. Must be organized and able to handle several tasks and priorities from start to finish. This position will analyze products and procedures for compliancy with federal law and installation guidance, as well as act as the go-between for several safety related and aerospace matters. Directs, monitors, and provides a safe environment for aircraft and ships during aeronautical and launch operations using established control systems.
Ideal Candidate:
Applicant must have an associate degree (required) or an undergraduate degree in Aerospace or related field (preferred). Must be a graduate of a military service controller school or equivalent. Experience and certification in air control and/or scheduling of air control operations in Military Radar Units, Air Operations Centers, or similar work history is required. Applicant must be knowledgeable of FAA rules, flight safety, range operations, and area clearance procedures. Must be able to act unsupervised, perform under stress, as well as accel in a fast-paced digital environment. Candidate will be required at times to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Recruitment Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Thorough understanding and knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation and Department of Defense regulations and directives, Special Use Airspace operating procedures, National Airspace System management concepts and practices related to space transportation, an understanding of ballistic and orbital mechanics in addition to a wide spectrum of range services and launch and test programs and tenant range user requirements.
2. Ability to independently plan, organize, and direct the program support requirements for aeronautical and launch customers with a focus on aeronautical and launch safety.
3. Ability to communicate effectively, including the ability to brief senior leaders, educate visitors, and advocate to higher management aerospace recommendations in the best interest of flight safety and IAW FAA regulations as the installation subject matter expert.
4. Ability to apply conventional knowledge, experience, and expertise to develop new ways to conduct business while maintaining focus on safety and mission support.
5. Ability to supervise highly complex National Airspace System missions.
Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
May be required travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
This position is not eligible for telework.
Position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications.
Must have graduated from a US military service or FAA school qualified to designate air controllers or air traffic controllers, with the current ability to perform all controller duties without restriction.
This is a Key position. Incumbents must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available.
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
Qualifications
The 0301 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
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.
