Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position, AIR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, NH-2150-2, is to provide direct support to air crew as an integral part of the air traffic control system for planning and conducting a safe flight. Responsibilities Plan, organize, direct, and control airfield activities in support of flying missions, ensuring that airfield management services provided comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Inspect airfield daily for flying safety hazards to include material that may cause Foreign Object Damage (FOD), violations of airfield clearance criteria to include lighting, markings and pavement. Provide all necessary information required by pilots to safely complete their intended flight and assist them in making preflight decisions and calculations where required. Oversee maintenance and operation of the airfield to ensure compliance with all applicable Air Force, DoD, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) instructions and all safety regulations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the general experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-2150, Transportation Operation Series. 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 3 years of general experience, 1 year of which is equivalent to Federal experience at the next lower grade (GS-04), level, pay band (NH-01), or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience that provided a general knowledge and understanding of traffic or transportation programs or operations.; assisting with aircraft flight characteristics and configuration which allows for appropriate response to an in-flight or ground emergency and the ability to act decisively so appropriate response actions can be initiated; basic experience performing, directing and balancing a range of preflight, in-flight and airfield duties; working experience assisting with being responsible for airfield operations to include assisting aircrews, furnishing preflight, enroute and post flight information, ensuring safe ground and air movement of aircraft, and providing related services and advisories. 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. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of a 4 year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree or other fields related to the position with a major field of study in in accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, nautical science, marine affairs, marine engineering, marine transportation, or other fields related to the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post high school and experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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 DoD, USAF, FAA, and ICAO rules, laws, regulations, instructions, and directives as they pertain to airfield planning, aircraft operations and for the safe conduct of flights within the national airspace system and overseas. 2. Knowledge of DoD, FAA, and ICAO flight planning requirements which together with flight computations, permits technical review and AISR computer acceptance of proposed flight plans or flight plan changes. 3. Knowledge of weather and its effect on flying operations including forecast weather that could threaten safe aircraft operations, life or property. 4. Knowledge or air traffic control local procedures, routes, capabilities/limitations of navigational aids, terrain topography, airspace restrictions, and items used in the air traffic control system to preclude pilot misunderstanding or airspace violations. 5. Knowledge of airfield conditions and safety factors which provide a basis for imposing restrictions to aircraft operations and issuance of NOTAMs. Operates under the guidance of the AMOM who provides guidance in terms of broad objectives and priorities. The AMOM or other operational supervisor assigns work providing overall priorities and the employee independently plans and carries out the assignments, selecting the approaches and methods to be used in solving problems encountered. Performs AFMAN 13-204v2 Airfield Management Operations Coordinator (AMOC)/Airfield Management Shift Lead (AMSL)/Airfield Management Training Manager (AMTM) or other 1C7X1 civilian equivalent duties as assigned/directed. 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 transcripts with 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 Hill Air Force Base provides worldwide engineering and logistics management for the F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and the Minuteman III ICBM, and performs depot maintenance of the F-16, A-10, and C-130 Hercules aircraft. The base is located between Ogden and Salt Lake City. The area is known for year round activities, including skiing, hiking, boating, extreme sports, fishing and hunting, with four distinct seasons, low humidity and moderate snow fall in the valley. 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-02 equivalent to a GS-05 to GS-11. 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. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary/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 determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the full performance level. You must include a 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 the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your 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.