Clarification from the agency

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO INTERNAL AIR MOBILITY COMMAND (AMC) EMPLOYEES ONLY.

• Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the 735 AMS Transportation Flight. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and Aerial Port objectives.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors and leaders.
• Represents the 735th Air Mobility Squadron with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• As logistics manager to the commander, plans, organizes, and oversees the day-to-day activities of the Aerial Port.
• Participates in special projects, initiatives, programs, and performs special assignments to include long-term planning, functional technical advice and guidance, and continuity of management.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• This position is a "Key" position. The duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the (Cont'd)
• (Cont'd) capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,")
• Must maintain current valid civilian and military vehicle operator's permits to operate Duty Officer sedan/pick-up truck.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. (Cont'd)
• (Cont'd) Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• "This is a Supervisory Position." A 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.

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 Administrative and Management Positions, Transportation Operations Series 2150.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience in maintaining, retailing, purchasing, or procurement of automotive, rail, air, bus, or other transportation equipment or services, or in the operation of a commercial transportation facility or terminal. This experience must have demonstrated knowledge of fleet operations; familiarity with Federal, State, and municipal regulations governing the use of transportation vehicles; and the maintenance of inventories and cost computations. Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, policies, practices, laws, publications and techniques applicable to a full range of air and surface transportation/logistics management, to include airfield standards, aircraft characteristics, ground servicing equipment/vehicles, personnel management, training, deployment planning and execution, and air logistics actions, to effectively and efficiently direct aerial port operations under peacetime and wartime conditions. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel and facility management, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of military air terminals, which has advance design-installed industrial materials handling equipment, complex computer operations, and rapidly changing procedures/concepts of Air Transportation Operations including such items as general supplies, pets, household goods, unaccompanied baggage, privately owned firearms, human remains, perishables, outsized, and overweight shipment items. Knowledge of manning, budgetary, and supply methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute goals in support of the mission, structure, work processes, and programs of the organization. This includes an advanced Mechanized Materials Handling System (MMHS), sophisticated computerized systems, and complex and changing operational procedures.

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.

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 a wide range of concepts, principles, policies, practices, laws, publications and techniques applicable to a full range of air and surface transportation/logistics management, to include airfield standards, aircraft characteristics, ground servicing equipment/vehicles, personnel management, training, deployment planning and execution, and air logistics actions, to effectively and efficiently direct aerial port operations under peacetime and wartime conditions.
2. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel and facility management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. Perform functions of Human Resources to implement hiring and appraisal actions.
4. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, to provide seasoned consulting to operating managers and other specialists; negotiate complex, controversial issues; provide informational briefings to include options and recommendations to high level management; establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships.
6. Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing data/facts, developing conclusions, identifying trends, developing alternatives/solutions, and making recommendations to resolve difficult problems. Knowledge of military air terminals, which has advance design-installed industrial materials handling equipment, complex computer operations, and rapidly changing procedures/concepts of Air Transportation Operations including such items as general supplies, pets, household goods, unaccompanied baggage, privately owned firearms, human remains, perishables, outsized, and overweight shipment items. Knowledge of manning, budgetary, and supply methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute goals in support of the mission, structure, work processes, and programs of the organization. This includes an advanced Mechanized Materials Handling System (MMHS), sophisticated computerized systems, and complex and changing operational procedures.

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.

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.

The resume/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.

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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.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.