Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities Summary: The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as PACAF Flight Management Specialist, the focal point of the Integrated Flight Management (IFM) process. Responsible for detailed flight planning, coordinating, managing, flight following and execution of unconventional and complex Special Airlift Missions (SAM), Special Assignment Airlift Missions (SAAM), Aeromedical Evacuations, and Tanker Air Refueling in support of USTRANSCOM, USPACOM, PACAF and HHQ Air Tasking Order (ATO)-validated mission requirements. Supports the President's Objectives, National Command authority's requirements, Department of Defense (DOD), non-DoD agencies, Joint/Combined Forces Air Component Commander (JFACC or CFACC), USPACOM and PACAF intents, on a 24-hour, 365-days worldwide basis. Implements directives and tasking from government agencies for the movement of national and international resources in response to peacetime/wartime needs, contingencies exercises and humanitarian relief efforts. Duties: Accomplishes detailed flight planning. Flight-follows assigned missions to completion. Resolves operational issues affecting unconventional and complex, multi-sortie missions; and evaluates the mission impact of delays and/or cancellations. Keeps AMD senior staff members and/or higher-graded personnel apprised of current/projected status and developments of assigned missions. Serves as a lead subject matter expert advising senior AMD and 613 AOC staff on a variety of airlift and air refueling operational issues. Develops, analyzes, evaluates, and maintains air transportation metrics. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED): Successful completion of recurring proficiency training within established timelines as required by the FAA, USAF, and local policy. Evaluations may be written, verbal, or operational demonstrations in live or simulated flight manager environments. This is a shift work position. During contingency operations and, as required by the supervisor, incumbent may be required to work extended hours. Workload frequently requires weekend and holiday hours. Position may require incumbent to be on-call to support worldwide operations and short-notice, high priority missions. 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 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,") 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 Positions: Administrative and Management Positions- Transportation Specialist Series (2101) 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 thorough knowledge of command and control operations to include the TACC, AMD, and enroute locations; thorough knowledge of the command organization and the work processes of associated air transportation programs as they are integrated throughout the command at each air base or mission location; thorough knowledge of DoD/JCS/Military component air transportation directives, regulations, policies, and procedures to plan and manage air transportation systems and/or services to satisfy user requirements, broad knowledge of operations, practices, and policies command's functional activities to develop, integrate, and coordinate transportation plans and missions. Broad knowledge of the command's air transportation operations, plans, concepts, policies and missions worldwide and status of the world's international political- military relations regarding AMD/AMC missions to ensure adequate force protection; knowledge of aircraft performance capabilities and limitations to include range, fuel requirements, configuration, loading, takeoff data, and weight restrictions; thorough knowledge of databases, planning and support systems, automated scheduling tools, and flight planning documents to include Jeppesen flight planning software ISO of C-37 and C-40 MDS Executive Airlift, DV missions; in-depth knowledge of flight operations, instrument flight rules, Federal Aviation Regulations, the international airway routes and structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, flight characteristics and systems of several types of aircraft (aircraft altitude/airspeed capabilities, cargo/passenger capabilities); broad knowledge of aeronautical charts (planning charts, terminal procedures publications, instrument departure and approach procedures, enroute high and low altitude charts, Alaska terminal publications); related publications (airport facility directory, supplements, aeronautical chart supplements, National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration User's Guide and National Imagery Mapping Agency publications); and auxiliary charts; knowledge of worldwide route planning including knowledge of the use of the Organized Track System (Flex Tracks, North Atlantic Tracks, Arctic Track System, PACOTS, Hawaiian, etc.), airways, special use airspace, critical leg flight planning, and air refueling procedures; and in depth knowledge of airfield survey data and information from relevant supplements, i.e., runway length, load bearing capability, types of fuel, etc., which are necessary for determining the suitability of the intended destination and alternatives for AMD mission support. 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. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Expert knowledge of 613 AOC AMD mission execution and the daily challenges of managing operations, policies, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of various factors involved in total flight planning, such as the enroute mobility system, locations, capabilities, restrictions, and unique limitations; aircrew flying limitations and crew rest requirements; and aircraft systems, performance capabilities, and limitations. Knowledge of air transportation directives, plans, regulations, techniques, systems, and processes. Expert knowledge of various computer systems and applications that pertain to transportation operations and those systems required to perform the work. Knowledge of flight operations, instrument flight rules, Federal Aviation Regulations, airfield information and restrictions, enroute supplements, i.e. runway length, load bearing capability, type of fuel available, etc. Knowledge of Major Weapon System instructions and regulations, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, Foreign Clearances Guide, worldwide route planning, international airway routes and structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts, airways and flight safety issues. Skill and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.??????? 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 Additional Information 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. 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. 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, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable 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 a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed 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. 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