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 is to Oversee and manage the installation's flight safety program and perform work in a broad range of flight safety program elements, such as inspections/surveys, evaluations, mishap investigations, and safety training. Individual will also serve as 305th Air Mobility Wing's Aviation Risk Management Functional Area Manager. Responsibilities DUTY 1: Performs a broad range of flight safety duties. Monitors all applicable flight-related facilities and operations as part of a continuous quality improvement program. DUTY 2: Manage installation flight safety programs. Works closely with the MAJCOM determined OPR and other interested parties such as the Chief, Air Traffic Control Operations Officer, the Airfield Operations Flight Commander, the Airspace Manager, and the local Federal Aviation Administration's Flight Standards District Officer to establish a comprehensive Midair Collision Avoidance (MACA) Program to meet local demands in the saturated northeast airspace. Ensures free flow of MACA information between all organizations; ensures effective communication between Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and local airport managers and fixed base operators; and actively supports the Hazardous Air Traffic Report program. DUTY 3: Conducts aircraft mishap investigations and associated wing training. Manages flight mishap response program for the wing. Responds to emergencies and conducts formal investigations of reportable and non-reportable flight mishaps of a recurring nature involving DoD assets in the JBMDL area of responsibility. DUTY 4: Serves as the 305 AMW Risk Management Program Manager. Working directly for the Chief of Safety, the individual will serve as the 43 AG designated authority and lead agent for the overall cross-functional integration and sustainment effort of RM into the 305 AMW and associated agencies. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) Administrative and Management Positions, GS-0018, Safety and Occupational Health Management Series. BASIC REQUIREMENTS OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: In addition to meet the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements. Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position. OPM Safety-and-Occupational-Health-Management-Series-0018 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 safety principles, concepts and directives related to aviation safety for manned and unmanned vehicles. Knowledge of the body of laws, regulations, policies, standards, procedures, methods, and techniques applicable to a broad range of aviation safety requirements sufficient to plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate a diverse aviation program and advise key managerial personnel on courses of action affecting facility operations, work operations, work processes, human machine relationships, etc., which impact on the safety and efficiency of personnel, as well as on preservation of government property and equipment to recommend substantive safety program changes or alternative management techniques or administrative procedures critical to the resolution of flight safety problems within the wing; to advise lateral staff agencies, wings, and higher headquarters in regard to all aspects of the JBMDL flight safety program; and to plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate the implementation and execution of flying safety programs for the wing. 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: 1. Broad knowledge of Air Force safety principles, regulations, and standards in aviation, occupational, and weapons safety disciplines; specific/in-depth knowledge of flight operations and the aeronautical discipline. 2. Knowledge of the requirements, methods, and techniques of flight mishap/accident investigation, analysis, resolution of routine safety problems, and reporting procedures. 3. Knowledge of standard training techniques, methods, and materials sufficient to develop and present formal training and instructional sessions. 4. Broad knowledge of Air Force operations to include both industrial and administrative functions. Broad knowledge of Air Force Risk Management principles, regulations, and standards. 5. Skilled in understanding risk assessment methods and techniques for evaluating high and low safety risk areas and operational processes/procedures pertaining to daily operations to include ground, flight, weapons and launch safety elements. 6. Ability to lead, plan, organize work, and meet deadlines; as well as communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in responding to work related problems and questions. 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. 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. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 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. 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.