THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a TITLE 5 AIRFIELD OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (MI GAAF), Position Description Number NGT7120000 and is part of the MI SAAO, National Guard.
Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a TITLE 5 AIRFIELD OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (MI GAAF), Position Description Number NGT7120000 and is part of the MI SAAO, National Guard.
U.S. Citizens.
Area 1: Open to on-board current federal technicians of the Michigan National Guard.
Area 2: Open to current T5 employees from other federal agencies, and any qualified U.S. citizen candidates.
***THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED NATIONAL GUARD POSITION***
The Airfield Operations Specialist 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. Provides direct support to unit and other military and civilian aircrews, during scheduled and unscheduled flying and ground activities. Provides aircrews with information and assistance, necessary for planning and conducting safe flight operations.
Incumbent processes flight plans, conducting necessary research and/or queries in the coordination of scheduled flights. Conducts briefings to communicate information required by aviators, including status of navigational aids (NAVAIDs), Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), weather information, bird and wildlife conditions, alerts and advisories, airfield/runway conditions and closures, construction hazards, closed areas, and other pertinent known traffic and airfield conditions.
Assists the Airfield Operations Officer in the research and evaluation of airfield data, specific to airfield facilities, construction plans for the airfield, and changes/modifications- to airfield construction projects and/or priority adjustments. Compiles data and conducts analysis to facilitate and continually improve airfield operations, to include information and management channels, programs, and devices.
Participates in the scheduling of airfield activities with tenant and transient unit commands, requiring use of the airfield. Processes and approves/disapproves prior permission requirements (PPR), civil aircraft landing permits (CALPs), and Army aircraft landing authorization numbers (AALAN).
Performs daily airfield inspections/checks for conditions, physical security, and force protection to ensure a safe airfield environment. Conducts inspections of runways, taxiways, aprons for discrepancies, foreign object debris, runway safety/clear zone violations, runway incursions, flightline driving program compliance, runway surface conditions, security, bird/wildlife hazards, construction activities, pavement conditions, and other items that pose a significant adverse effect to safe aircraft operations.
The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft/vehicle to perform temporary duty assignments.
Must have a valid civilian driver’s license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
Mission Essential: (not ‘emergency’ essential) – positions are subject to call back and work during nights, weekends, holidays, emergencies, and outside normal operating hours.
Drug Screening: AR 95-2 para 5-4.c.(2)(b); AR 600-85 para 4-8.h.(6) and Ch. 5; AR 40-8; 49 CFR Part 382, Subpart C (applies to fuel operators); TC 3-04.15 para 1-49 and 5-42 thru 5-47.
Rotating Shifts: Airfield operating hours range from 16-24 hours per day, 5-7 days per week. All non-supervisory positions work rotating shift work in order to support published operational hours
State Issued Driver’s License: AR 95-2 Ch 10 – airfield mgmt./ops, safety and electronics techs are required to perform various inspections around the airfield cantonment area daily on a daily basis.
Position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
Position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
Qualifications
In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience, education, or training interpreting regulations/requirements and developing local policies to implement changes effectively. Experience applying applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning transportation and traffic procedures. Experience preparing reports and recommendations involving appeals, special permits, adjustments in rates and charges. Experience which involved negotiations with carriers on individual shipments or traffic movement.
Education
You must meet the following Education requirement to qualify for education in lieu of specialized experience for this position:
master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Veteran's Preference: Veteran's preference must be validated by formal submissions of necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Failure to submit all supporting documentation WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference, and could possibly impact your placement on the certificate sent to the selecting official. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" AND required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference of any kind. An SF-50 is NOT sufficient to adjudicate preference.
For more information on Veteran's Preference, please visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.
Resume MUST include the following:
Job Title
Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and contact information
Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Area of Consideration Explanation:
Area 1: Current Federal Technicians of the Michigan National Guard
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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, start and end dates (format must include Month and Year; MM/YY - MM/YY) of employment and a full, complete explanation of job experiences.
2. For Veteran's Preference: You must submit all supporting documentation for your preference claims. Which includes, but is not limited to: SF-15, Veterans Administration Preference/Disability memo, DD214(s), Written correspondence from your branch for discharge/release pending. If supporting documentation is not submitted to support your claim, it WILL result in losing your veteran's preference for this announcement and will possibly impact your placement on the certificate sent to the selecting supervisor.
3. Other supporting documents:
DD 214 (Optional)
Transcripts (Optional)
SF 50 (Optional)
VA Documents (Optional)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12874422
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
MI SAAO
10700 W Eaton Hwy
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, start and end dates (format must include Month and Year; MM/YY - MM/YY) of employment and a full, complete explanation of job experiences.
2. For Veteran's Preference: You must submit all supporting documentation for your preference claims. Which includes, but is not limited to: SF-15, Veterans Administration Preference/Disability memo, DD214(s), Written correspondence from your branch for discharge/release pending. If supporting documentation is not submitted to support your claim, it WILL result in losing your veteran's preference for this announcement and will possibly impact your placement on the certificate sent to the selecting supervisor.
3. Other supporting documents:
DD 214 (Optional)
Transcripts (Optional)
SF 50 (Optional)
VA Documents (Optional)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12874422
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
MI SAAO
10700 W Eaton Hwy
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
