Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

• Provides input for needed airspace to ensure flight test and training requirements.
• Provides functional guidance to staff assigned to the unit in the performance of flight scheduling activities including the use of Center Ops On-Line (COOL).
• Plans the work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, gives consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees
• Resolves conflicts concerning test and training utilization

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require travel.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.

Qualifications

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, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 located here.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include coordinating and managing flight test operations within a multi-agency environment. This includes serving as a primary liaison between military test groups, overseeing scheduling, mission requirements, resource allocation, and training to ensure the maximum efficiency and effectiveness of flight test operations.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: You will oversee current operations scheduling, mission requirements, and available resources to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of 704 TG flight test operations in order to develop new and exciting capabilities for our Nation. Desired experience includes 5 years scheduling experience (USAF Ops or MX preferred), 3 years of experience in Squadron or Host Aviation Resource Management or similar, and 2 years of experience daily coordination across agencies/organizations deconflicting scare resources

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:

1. Ability to supervise military and civilian employees.
2. Knowledge and ability in developing, achieving, and maintaining long- and short-term goals and objectives.
3. Ability to interpret and apply regulations, directives, and instructions and effectively communicate guidance based on proper interpretation of the same.
4. Knowledge of the air/ground scheduling and execution procedures, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices to assist in establishing and operating scheduling and execution programs.
5. Knowledge and ability to operated automated flight scheduling programs.
6. Knowledge of special use and FAA controlled airspace and ranges.
7. Knowledge of analytical methods of determining effective use of limited resources to optimize test and training opportunities.
8. Ability in oral and written communication in order to prepare detailed, well organized, and complete written analysis and reports, schedules, and briefings.
9. Ability to maintain harmonious relations with managers, supervisors, subordinates, co-workers and others, to ensure cooperative resolution of conflicts, and to provide effective coordination of activities.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.