Air Operations Specialist

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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 plan, direct, monitor, and record execution of the current operations long-range flying schedule for the squadron. Functions encompass planning, tracking, scheduling, mission following, reporting, and supporting current, immediate, or pending flight operations. 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, Series 2150. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes maintaining, retailing, purchasing, or procurement of automotive, rail, air, bus, or other transportation equipment or services, or in the operation of a commercial transportation facility or terminal. This experience must have demonstrated knowledge of fleet operations; familiarity with Federal, State, and municipal regulations governing the use of transportation vehicles; and the maintenance of inventories and cost computations. Practical knowledge in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration and resolution of issues or problems related to current operations planning and reporting functions in support of current, immediate or pending flight operations and air refueling operations. Knowledge of aircraft capabilities and limitations to include: range, fuel requirements, configuration, crew duty day, and crew rest and ground times. Must have extensive knowledge of DoD business policies, practices, and procedures in relation to aircraft operations. Knowledge of Worldwide Diplomatic Clearance requirements for aircraft overflight and landings, mission scheduling and country restrictions to allow safe and efficient flow of air refueling resources. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. if related with a major study 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 copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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: Practical knowledge applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration and resolution of issues or problems related to current operations planning and reporting functions in support of current, immediate or pending flight operations. Knowledge of fact finding and coordinating techniques to obtain information and coordinate air refueling mission requirements, functions and procedures. Knowledge of air refueling operations, instructions, regulations, principles and the peculiarities of air refueling scheduling. Knowledge problem-solving techniques and ability to recognize the dimensions of the problems involved in order to establish facts and take necessary steps to develop alternate mission details. Knowledge of mission and scheduling terminology to coordinate with other operations activities. Skill in using a personal computer to manipulate data or generate spreadsheets, presentations or reports sufficient to evaluate best business practices and processes, and skill in using aircraft scheduling unique computer systems. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing at a sufficient level to fully coordinate activities with local management officials and other transportation specialists, and to provide user training and support. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be

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