SUPERVISORY FLIGHT PLANNING SPECIALIST

Conditions of Employment Continued: This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available. The incumbent may be required to take part in test alerts and practice exercise. 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 position, Transportation Specialist Series 2101. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or private sector) which includes experience that demonstrated a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled; Thorough Knowledge of DoD, AF, MAJCOM, and TACC directives, plans, regulations, and processes including those related to handling hazardous cargo, knowledge of flying instructions, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, guidelines, computer flight planning systems, international airway routes and structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts, and airway. . Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of AMC aircraft performance capabilities and limitations. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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: Knowledge of DoD, AF, MAJCOM, and TACC directives, plans, regulations, and processes including those related to handling hazardous cargo, knowledge of flying instructions, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, guidelines, computer flight planning systems, international airway routes and structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts, and airway. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organizes, and direct complex taskings. Function as mentor and motivator and to communicate both orally and in writing to individuals, large groups, and with persons who are uncooperative, or skeptical. Knowledge of AMC aircraft performance capabilities and limitations. Knowledge of 618th AOC/XOCZF, AMC’s Cost Savings spreadsheet program, route database maintenance procedures and global airspace procedures and requirements both military and civilian. 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.
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 serve as second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the Planning and Airspace Branch, providing planning, instructing, ensuring proper procedures are followed and exercising control over team leaders and non-supervisors employees.