Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Aircraft Pilot and perform flight and operations support office functions in order to provide the United States Air Force with a unique capability to perform special operations in support of sensitive, compartmented/special access Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) taskings. Organizational location of this position is: HQ AFSOC (DATA MASKED) Responsibilities DUTY 1 - Serves as crewmember, to include Pilot-in-Command, on operational missions in multi-engine turbine aircraft both domestically and overseas. DUTY 2 - Serves as a flight and ground instructor in various fixed-wing aircraft. DUTY 3 - On a rotational basis - or as directed and assigned by the unit commander - performs duty as unit Safety representative and Intelligence Operations Security representative, and performs other operations support office functions/duties with little or no supervision. DUTY 4 - On a rotational basis or as directed and assigned by the unit commander, incumbent serves as the unit's Government Flight Representative (GFR) and Government Ground Representative (GGR) to assure contractor compliance with federal and defense acquisition regulations and other specific clauses cited in performance contracts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. Minimum eligibility requirements for positions in this occupation are based on possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates and/or appropriate military ratings, meeting the applicable flight hour requirements, and possession of the knowledge and skills required for the positions. Certification: A current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating and must have the FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or the military equivalent rating. The pilot certificate must include the rating(s) appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. Note: Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable. Flight Experience: Candidates must demonstrate possession of the knowledge and skills required for the work by meeting certain minimum flight hour requirements, including recency of flight experience. The categories in which candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency relate to (1) the general knowledge and skills to pilot the aircraft, and (2) the specific knowledge and skills related to the particular position being filled. Only that flight experience that is directly related to the work of the position is required for purposes of establishing minimum eligibility. Requirements: Total of at least 1500 Total Flight Hours; 250 Pilot-In-Command Hours; 75 Night Flying Hours; 100 Flying Hours in the past 12 months. 500 Multi-engine Airplane, 500 heavy Helicopter, 75 Instrument and 500 Instructor Time. Instructor time is related to the nature of the instruction work and the category of aircraft operated (i.e., airplane or helicopter) of the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit proof of Flight Hours. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: I have a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating. Additionally, I have the FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or the military equivalent rating. The pilot certificate must include the rating(s) appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. Note: Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable, e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate AND I have at least 17500 Total Flight Hours; 1150 Pilot-In-Command Hours; 75 Night Flying Hours; 500 flight hours of Instructor time and at least 100 Flying Hours in the past 12 months AND, my Instructor time was related to the nature of the instruction work and the category of aircraft operated (i.e., airplane or helicopter) of the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit proof of Flight Hours. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/aircraft-operation-series-2181/ 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 advanced military flight operations, procedures and maneuvers to ensure operational success and security of the special access program while conducting training or operational missions; knowledge of the practices, policies and procedures pertaining to the functions and administrative activities of contract administration. 2. Knowledge of developing and implementing unit-wide policies, standards, and procedures for the management of all aspects of aircraft and flight operations to ensure resources and program are properly protected; must have knowledge of all aspects of intelligence procedures, signature reduction plans and operational security for worldwide air mission requirements, including fixed-wing, ground refueling and navigation for sensitive air asset employment operations. 3. Thorough knowledge of USAF, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Acquisition regulations, and International Civil Aviation Organization regulations, terminology, and procedures, to include air traffic control procedures applicable in foreign countries. Incumbent must analyze, evaluate and interpret current regulatory requirements and changes to ensure unit is compliant with aforementioned guidance. 4. Expert knowledge of Air Force and civilian occupational safety policies and requirements to include health and flying safety principles, practices, regulations, operational directives, methodologies, and objectives sufficient to implement Risk Management/Risk Mitigation procedures relating to special operations flight and ground operations. The position requires solid understanding of military, civilian and foreign mishap investigation processes and pre-mishap planning. 5. Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, research, gather data, assemble and analyze facts, draw conclusions, organize ideas, work with others at various levels of command, and supervise working groups in order to devise solutions to problems and accept and implement recommendations; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiates complex issues, and maintains good working relationships. 6. Leadership ability, including the ability to coach, mentor, and challenge others, ability to adapt leadership style to a variety of situations, and ability to model high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual by applying these values to daily behaviors. 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 IF USING 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 Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click here to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program. 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 and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 120-Day Register: 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. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. 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. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval) Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis. 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.