AIR Operations Specialist Security Clearance

Position: AIR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Location: Scott Air Force Base

Duties
* Responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing all aspects of airlift mission schedules in support of Air Mobility Command and/or supported Combatant Commands.
* Develops complex detailed Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) for high-visibility airlift missions.
* Ensures appropriate airlift operations changes are implemented to enhance mission performance.
* Develops and prepares briefs and reports on airlift operations support issues as directed by senior AMC or 618 AOC leaders and performs special complex projects as requested.
* Instrumental for air transportation operations procedural matters in advising senior management decision makers on complex strategic and combat delivery airlift operations issues. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* May be required to travel by military or commercial transportation when performing TDY duties.
* 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:  
* This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Employee must be able to work independently under pressure for varying periods of time, to resolve/provide solutions to a myriad of problems requiring air operations expertise and may be required to work overtime.
* May be required to work varying hours and possibly rotating shifts, to include responding to short-notice contingency operations.
* Position requires performance of periodic ancillary training as directed by DoD, Air Force, AMC, and 618 AOC (TACC).
* Workload may require weekend/holiday work and uncommon hours.
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Must be available during contingency/emergency response operations, and as required by the supervisor, shift work may be required as part of the Contingency Response Cell (CRC) or as directed by a supervisor.
* Position requires periodic on-call duty to support worldwide operations and short-notice, high-priority missions.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
* Must have knowledge in the proper handling of classified documents.
* 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 (CONT'D) * (CONT'D) of employment in accordance with AFM 44-198, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
* 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.
* This is an Obligated Position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee's return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position.
* IAW DoDI 3020-42 this position has been locally, or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity. Mission Essential personnel may be required (Cont'd below) Qualifications Conditions of Employment Cont'd: to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and remain on duty phased or early release.

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 Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of transportation airlift operations concepts, principles, objectives and applicable directives in order to make independent decisions and recommendations concerning courses of action such as analyzing and resolving airlift planning issues and problems.

Thorough, knowledge of aircrew flying limitations and crew rest requirements to insure that crew duty day is not exceeded and that proper rest between missions is accomplished. Thorough knowledge of the Command and Control airlift planning systems and other analysis computer programs in order to maintain current and correct airlift schedules and to create and make changes to airlift schedules.

In-depth knowledge of airfield survey data and information from enroute supplements (i.e. runway length, load bearing capacity, types of fuel available, airfield firefighting capability, etc.,) which are necessary for determining the suitability of the intended destination and alternatives for cargo and passenger…