THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a AIR OPERATIONS OFFICER (PILOT/NAVIGATOR), Position Description Number D0307000 and is part of the PA 171st Air Refueling Wing, National Guard.
1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement.
As a AIR OPERATIONS OFFICER (PILOT/NAVIGATOR) GS-2101-14, you will plan work to be accomplished by the organization which consists of about 15 or more full-time subordinates engaged in technical and administrative work. Oversee all unit operations activities, both in the air and on the ground, which based on unit mission and equipment, may include any of the following Air Operation6 program support functional areas: Training, Standardization and Evaluation, Tactics. Scheduling, Plans, Command Post, Intelligence, Life Support, Flying Operations and Flight Management. Unit mission may require additional functional, e.g. Airspace Management, Air Evacuation Operations, Aero-Medical Operations, Aircraft Alert Operations, Airfield Management, Simulator Operations, Operational Support Aircraft (OSA) etc. Monitors work of subordinates and reviews written reports. Sets division policy and ensures Air Force, gaining command, ANG and unit directives are properly implemented to achieve operational readiness of the Unit. Develop long-range training and deployment plans for the unit to meet training goals, higher headquarters Inspection schedules and overseas deployment requirements. Act as a key advisor on the Commander's staff to coordinate unit flying operations with other ANG flying units and outside agencies, e.g. the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), civilian airport authorities, etc., and with unit maintenance resources and support areas. Serves as the Operations representative on the Commander's Financial Management Board. Develop and recommend the operations budget or approval to higher headquarters based on unit requirements and mission. Develop and direct the unit flying hour program in coordination with higher headquarters to meet approved higher headquarters flying hour allocations. Oversees all unit flight and ground training of assigned/attached flying personnel. Monitor the implementation of an effective division safety program for all flying operations and related ground activities. Develops division policy for flight management personnel to insure effective and efficient administrative control of all flight documentation and Individual flight records. Must pass standardization/evaluation flight examinations and meet annual flying requirements as prescribed by applicable regulations and directives. Performs other duties as assigned.APPOINTMENT STATUS: EXCEPTED
This is a Dual Status Excepted Service Technician position in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
Non-Bargaining Position
AOC 1: NG Employees at the 171 ARW
AOC 2: NG Employees in the 171 ARW (This includes 258 ATCS, 146 Weather Flt, 146 ARS, 147 ARS)
AOC 3: NG Employees of the Pennsylvania National Guard
AOC 4: All Service members of the PANG. This includes M-Day Soldiers, DSG Airmen, Temporary Technicians, and AGR Personnel.
Military Grades:
OFFICER O5
Supervisor for this position is Col Hyland
Manpower # 00854770
*NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Top Secret Security Clearance
*NOTE: Accessioning into this position cannot occur until incumbent vacates position.
*NOTE: If you're a new supervisor in the Federal Government civil service, you may have to complete a one-year probationary period.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training interpreting, explaining, and/or applying a variety of regulations and procedures. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: - Must have at least 36 months experience, education, or training routine and non-routine preflight, in-flight, post-flight, ground or command and control (C2) duties according to specific transportation functions. Receives, interprets, extracts, and disseminates relevant data for mission planning or execution. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to
resolve differences/problems. *For positions requiring supervisory functions; experience which included responsibility for the supervision and management of personnel.
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
SPECIAL NOTE: Per the Merit Promotion and Placement Plan (MPP) if there are more than 15 qualified applicants for each position, by category, a KSA board will be convened in accordance with Chapter 4 of the MPP.
PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a diverse team of professionals who strengthen our commonwealth by serving our veterans and partners while preparing military personnel to safeguard our way of life. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
Applicants that are currently in an AGR status who wish to request to move their AGR resource to this position upon selection, must submit a "Request for AGR Resource Realignment" memo with their application. A template for the memo can be found at:
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An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is MANDATORY. A Graduate Degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum.
*MUST have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR MUST have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.