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OPERATIONS FLIGHT CHIEF

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)
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Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to exercise third, second and first level supervisory and managerial authorities over infrastructure, facilities, operations engineering, heavy repair, service contracts as well as safety, training, and resource management to ensures optimal resource decisions are made and executed in a diverse operational environment.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
11/21/2025 to 12/05/2025
Salary
$141,041 to - $195,200 per year

GS-14 /GS-15

Pay scale & grade
NH 4
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Hanscom AFB, MA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
AFMC-164004-12838483-CGE
Control number
850601800

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Clarification from the agency

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Duties

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  • DUTY 1: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
  • DUTY 2: Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the organization. The Chief, directs, controls, and implements the work of assigned engineers, data analysts, workforce managers, and craftsmen to operate, maintain, and repair facilities and infrastructure to support mission accomplishment across the installation and any geographically separated facilities.
  • DUTY 3: Represents the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other base organizations, senior leadership, representatives from DOD and other federal agencies, and related civilian organizations regarding the operations and maintenance of the base's infrastructure systems and facilities.
  • DUTY 4: Directs the development and execution of the organization's long range work plans and budgets in support of engineering/operations planning and execution. Oversees assigned activity and sub-activity management plans (AMPS and Sub-AMPs) and provides technical support to other flights in the oversight of related AMPs and Sub-AMPs including self-assessment of said activities.
  • DUTY 5: Communicates and coordinates organization issues with higher headquarters, regulatory agencies, other installation units, community officials, etc. Directs the development of briefing packages and a variety of related reports.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
  • 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
  • For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
  • Position may require an appropriate security clearance
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Position may be subject to random drug testing
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • 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.
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
  • The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required.
  • The work requires frequent visits to construction sites and base facilities where the employee must wear personal protective equipment for safety purposes.
  • The employee will be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
  • May be required to serve “on call” and may be required to be available after duty hours when problems arise. The incumbent is subject to call seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
  • Employee will be required to support Base Readiness and Emergency Operations Exercises and Real World Threats and Events as well as Special Events (i.e. Annual Air Show, Base Exercises) not necessarily performing in their primary skill code
  • Employee will be required to be an integral part of the Civil Engineering Snow Removal Team.
  • The work will require the employee to carry a cell phone.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions of the Facility Operations Services Series 1640, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions for this series in conjunction with the Individual Occupational Requirements described below.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Facility Operations Services Series 1640 Requirements

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in ensuring optimal resource decisions are made and executed in a diverse operational environment that involves operating and maintaining buildings, grounds, and other facilities such as pavements, airfield pavements, electrical, potable/non-potable water, wastewater, storm water, electrical distribution, utilities, mechanical, HVAC facilities, central steam and chilled water plant and supporting infrastructure. Exercises third, second and first level supervisory and management authorities over infrastructure, facilities, operations engineering, heavy repair, service contracts as well as safety, training, and resource management.. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.


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:

  • Knowledge of broad operating capabilities and maintenance requirements of various kinds of facilities, physical plants, and equipment; practical knowledge of engineering principles, concepts, and practices that govern the management of facility and infrastructure operations and maintenance; improvement and modernization; repair and minor construction; and associated base support services for numerous complex and diverse systems and facilities.
  • Knowledge of Civil Engineer goals, policies, and procedures and a practical knowledge of craft, trade, and labor occupations.
  • Knowledge of environmental, safety, occupational health, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and apprise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
  • Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
  • Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, with senior officials from a broad array of activities, including federal and local government, and industry.

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

ARE YOU USING YOUR 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.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-04 equivalent to a GS-14 to GS-15.

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.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral orselection.

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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.

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.

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