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SUPERVISORY NAVIGATOR (INSTRUCTOR)

Department of the Air Force
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
307 FIGHTER SQ

Summary

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Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed. In addition to their civilian assignments, they are assigned to equivalent positions in the Reserve organization with a Reserve military rank or grade. Appointee's civilian assignments will consist of the following duties.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$131,342 - $170,750 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Promotion potential
14
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
5V-ARTO-13081041-433636-DM
Control number
887568500

Duties

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The Primary Purpose of this position is: This an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at an Air
Force Reserve Flying Squadron. The purpose of this position is to manage the total operations function of the squadron
on a daily basis.

The Organizational Location of this position is: An AFRC Flying Squadron.

DUTIES:

DUTY 1: Responsible to the Operations Group Commander, Senior ART/Air Commander (as appropriate) for all
matters pertaining to operational readiness and effectiveness of the unit.

DUTY 2: Implements flying and ground training requirements.

DUTY 3: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
Advises and provides counsel to employees
regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.

DUTY 4: Represents the Air Force Reserve to dignitaries and high-ranking personnel during unit visits and while
performing duty at or away from home station.

DUTY 5: As required, flies as an aircrew member in unit aircraft.
May perform duties as a flight instructor or flight
examiner as deemed appropriate by the Aircraft Operations Officer/Air Commander.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Must be a current member of the AF Reserves or willing/qualified to join
  • A security clearance may be required
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • Total salary varies depending on location of position
  • This posn is subject to provision of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Must sign a mobility agreement
  • Position may be subject to random drug testing
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
  • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
  • Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
  • Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • AFSC: 012F3F
  • Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
  • Incentives: student loan repayment incentive may or may not be used.
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION.
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 307 FIGHTER SQ with the military rank of LTC O-5, AFSC: 012F3F. For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Three years of progressively responsible experience in a flying component of the US military establishment in assignments that normally would qualify for progression into the position of Wing Operations and Training Officer or its equivalent. This experience must have included assignments wherein the applicant was required to have demonstrated ability to formulate plans and policies pertaining to operation and training of search/rescue, tanker, transport, fighter, specials operations, bomber, or reconnaissance units; operation of flying training schools; or aircraft performance programs. At least one year of specialized experience must have been of a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to that of the GS-13 in the Federal service.

SUBSTITUTION:
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Completion of Air Force pilot or navigator training or equivalent training in other US military establishments for heavier-than-air aircraft may be substituted for one year of general experience.
- Satisfactory completion of Air War College, Air Command and Staff College, or equivalent in another of the US military establishments, may be substituted for one year of specialized experience.
- Each year of service in a Reserve component of the US military establishment in assignments that normally would result in progression into the position of Aircraft Operations Officer, and in which the flying requirements specialized by Air Force regulation have been met, may be credited for three months of general or specialized experience. The substitution, may not be made for periods of Reserve service which occurred concurrently with periods of fulltime experience for which credit is assigned.

CERTIFICATION: Must hold or qualify for a USAF Pilot or Navigator rating and be currently qualified in multi-engine or jet engine aircraft, as appropriate, within the past 36 months for non-Federal applicants and within the past 60 months for current Federal employees.

MINIMUM FLYING HOURS: Applicants must have logged 1,500 or more total flying time as a Navigator (accumulation of primary, secondary time, instructor time, evaluator time, student, simulator and other US Military and Foreign time). Must be Instructor Qualified in unit MDS. Must have actively flown military aircraft within the past eight (8) years.

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. Knowledge of and skill in the application of rated aviator expertise, as a navigator.
2. Knowledge of the formulation of plans and policies pertaining to operations and unit flying training activities.
3. Knowledge of flying operations, unit mission, and command center communications, intelligence procedures, and
current operations including worldwide deployment of aircraft.
4. Knowledge of the relationships of the various Air Force Reserve entities, other MAJCOMs and Air Force in overall
planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:

1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain
Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in
unit training assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the
incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
2. This is an AFRC key management position, in which, the incumbent is required to formulate, determine, and/or
influence policies. Must be highly knowledgeable of the AFRC mission and responsibilities. As a designated key
position, the term "key" as it is used here relates to the ART program that defines the position as critical to
mobilization capability (i.e., formulates, determines or influences policies of the unit to which assigned), and has no
relationship to the term "key" as defined in AFI 36-507.
3. Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass standardization/evaluation flight examinations
which consist of both written tests and actual flight performance to demonstrate flight knowledge and abilities
required by the position. Incumbent must participate in regular, frequent flights, as directed by the supervisor, over
and above the flights required by the position.
4. This position is designated as a mobility position. Incumbent must be willing to move/transfer to another
unit/location on a lateral or promotion basis as directed by HQ AFRC. AFRC command-wide geographic mobility
is a condition of employment for all ART Officer positions. The employee must sign a mobility agreement.
5. The incumbent must possess demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities essential to successful
accomplishment of responsibilities inherent in this position.
6. The incumbent must obtain and retain a Top Secret Clearance.
7. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. The incumbent is
subject to pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing as a condition of employment. Drug
Test requirement was modified with AFI 90-508, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program, 28 August
2014; Certified Current 18 December 2015 which supersedes AFI 44-107, 7 April 2010. Positions covered by this
SPD must be reviewed for proper "Testing Designated Position (TDP)" coding to comply with the AF Civilian Drug
Demand Reduction Program (AFI 90-508). Drug testing is a condition of employment.
8. This 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.
9. The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty
assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station.
10. The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands.
11. Must be a rated aircrew member on flying status and periodically, as prescribed by Air Force directives, must
take and pass standardization/evaluation flight examinations to demonstrate flight proficiency. AJM 5-7-14
12. This is an AFRC key management position in which the incumbent is required to formulate, determine or influence
policies of the assigned units.
13. Aircrew and management duties include stress (both mental and physical), exposures to extreme hot and cold
temperatures, gravity forces of three in non-fighters and nine + in fighters.
14. As necessary, to meet special or essential unscheduled activities, may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty
with brief advance notice.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
RETIRED MILITARY ARE USUALLY INELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE AIR FORCE RESERVE. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO HAVE ACTIVE AIR FORCE RESERVE ASSIGNMENTS MAY APPLY PROVIDED THEY SHOW ASSIGNMENT (POSITION AND UNIT) ON THEIR APPLICATION.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

Tax Law Impact for PCS:
On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Applicant must be commissioned or commissionable as an ART Officer in the Air Force Reserves. Technicians are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, Air Reserve Technicians are required to maintain their active membership Reserve unit where assigned. As members of Reserve units, ART Technicians receive on average one weekend of military training per month. In addition, they are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Reserve units and members are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency.

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.

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION.
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 307 FIGHTER SQ with the military rank of LTC O-5, AFSC: 012F3F. For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.

Who May Apply:

  • AF DCIPS Interchange
  • AF Internal Employee
  • EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Employee
  • Military Spouse Preference
  • PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunities Act


RETIRED MILITARY ARE USUALLY INELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE AIR FORCE RESERVE. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO HAVE ACTIVE AIR FORCE RESERVE ASSIGNMENTS MAY APPLY PROVIDED THEY SHOW ASSIGNMENT (POSITION AND UNIT) ON THEIR APPLICATION.

Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Phone
1-800-525-0102
Email
DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY
Address
AFRC Non-ART Locations
550 C Street W
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US

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