Clarification from the agency

This position will be filled at the GS-12 level with promotion potential to the GS-13 or at the GS-13 level. The individual selected for this position may be promoted to the target level without further competition upon meeting any legal and regulatory requirements.

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 859 SPECIAL OPERATIONS SQUADRON, with the military rank of O-4/Major, AFSC: 011S3M. For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.

GS-12:
Employee assigned to these positions are charged with the responsibility for the flying proficiency of pilots assigned or attached to the unit. Fly a variety of airplanes or helicopters to a variety of locations, some of which are unfamiliar,
for the purpose of transporting passengers. Flights include both day and night flying.

Operate single, twin, or multiple jet engine or turboprop aircraft fixed-wing or rotary aircraft. Perform mission planning, preparation and filing of flight plan, and crew briefing. Ensure aircraft is preflight, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission.

Conduct training of crew members. Ensure operational readiness of crew by conducting mission specific training. Develop plans and policies, monitor operations, and advise commanders.

Assist commanders and perform staff functions related to their aircraft specialty. Interview pilots assigned or attached to determine backgrounds and training in various types of aircraft, especially in the type of aircraft assigned to the unit.

Represent the unit by participating in discussions, meetings or serves on panels/committees. Serve as a representative of the Air Force Reserve to the public and dignitaries and high-ranking personnel during visits and while performing duty at or away from home stations.

GS-13:
Accomplish a variety of administrative duties related to flight instruction and mission accomplishments such as scheduling, squadron operations management, combat mission planning and training.

Analyze and interpret unit goals, mission, metrics, policies and objectives. Ensure that the unit meets or exceeds readiness requirements and is capable of supporting upgraded/modified/new aircraft as indicated, recommending new or changed programs to maintain wartime capability.

Perform pilot and pilot in command duties in assigned aircraft and provides a full range of ground and airborne flight instruction to Reservist, instructors, flight examiners, and assigned personnel
in unit type aircraft.

Review mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Perform mission planning, preparation and filing of flight plan, and crew briefing. Pilot's aircraft and command crew and operate aircraft controls and equipment.

Perform or direct navigation, in-flight refueling and weapons delivery. Ensure operational readiness of crew by conducting mission specific training. Develop plans and policies, monitor operations, and advise commanders. Assist commanders and perform staff functions related to their aircraft specialty.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a top secret security clearance.
• 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/
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is centrally managed. Travel and relocation expenses will be paid.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• This is a key management position in which the incumbent is required to formulate, determine or influence policies of the assigned units.
• May be required to work overtime to meet workload demands. (GS-13)
• The incumbent of the position must become instructor qualified within two years from the date of appointment to the position. (GS-13)
• Disclosure of Political Appointments is required
• This is an ART position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies. (GS-13)
• Must be entered in instructor upgrade training when qualified with gaining Major Command (MAJCOM) training regulations.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass standardization/evaluation which consists both of written tests and actual flight performance to demonstrate flight knowledge and abilities required of the position. (GS-13)

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the supplemental Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for Air Reserve Technicians (ART) flying positions, dated 2017.

Flying Hours Requirement:

Airplane Pilot, GS-12
Must have been awarded or qualify for a USAF Pilot rating and hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order. Minimum of 750 Total Military Flight Time in Mission Design Series (MDS) and have actively flown military aircraft within the past eight (8) years. YOU MUST SUBMIT AN AFTAR 209, ANY OFFICIAL FLYING HOUR REPORT OR ANY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT THAT SHOWS DATE RECEIVED AVIATION SERVICE AERONAUTICAL ORDER BEFORE YOUR ENTRANCE ON DUTY DATE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION.

AND

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

OR

Airplane Pilot, GS-13
Must have been awarded or qualify for a USAF Pilot rating and hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order. Minimum of 1,000 Total Military Flight Time in Mission Design Series (MDS) and have actively flown military aircraft within the past eight (8) years. YOU MUST SUBMIT AN AFTAR 209, ANY OFFICIAL FLYING HOUR REPORT OR ANY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT THAT SHOWS DATE RECEIVED AVIATION SERVICE AERONAUTICAL ORDER BEFORE YOUR ENTRANCE ON DUTY DATE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION.

AND

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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 pilot.
2. Knowledge of flying operations, unit mission and to formulate plans and policies pertaining to flying operations and unit flying training activities.
3. 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.
4. Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations and techniques for employment of unit-assigned aircraft.
5. Ability to resolve complex issues and maintain good working relations.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

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.

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.

Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS:
Must be a mission-ready, rated aircrew member on flying status in unit to which assigned. Must participate in regular and frequent flights as required by the commander. 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. Must pass physical examination and meet annual flying requirements.

This position is designated as a mobility position. The incumbent must be willing to move/transfer to another unit/location on a lateral or promotion as directed by Headquarters Air Force Reserve Center (HQ AFRC). AFRC command-wide geographic mobility is a condition of employment for all ART Officer positions. The employee must sign a mobility agreement.

The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent is assigned non-ART duties not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. As necessary, to meet special or essential unscheduled activities, incumbent may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty with brief advance notice.

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.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
The incumbent operates aircraft and performs administrative work-related mission planning and briefing, training aircraft inspections, etc. Flight work may expose the incumbent to gravity forces of three to seven depending on the aircraft to which assigned as well as the typical risks or discomforts involved in flying any aircraft through combat maneuvers, night aerial refueling, low level flying and other tactics. Subject to the normal pressures, deadlines and other conditions inherent in these positions and others found in aircrew occupation.

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.