Airfield Management Specialist

U.S. Army Military District of Washington • Fort Belvoir, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Serve as the Airfield Management Specialist for the Davison Army Airfield ensuring that all regulatory rules and regulations are met or exceeded to include those of the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Army (DA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This position is located at Fort Belvoir, VA.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (T2) security clearance.
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid State-issued driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification Card/license while in the position.
• The incumbent of this position must submit to a physical before employment.
• Must have good vision (cannot be colorblind), must be able to climb stairs, must have clear speech, and must possess good hearing.
• One year of specialized experience which includes assist with conducting daily airfield inspections such as inspection of runways, taxiways, and pavement conditions; assist with processing flight plans; and submit work orders for airfield. (GS-09)
• One year of specialized experience which includes monitor the daily activities of an airfield base; conduct daily airfield inspections such as checking for foreign object debris, runway safety and/or clear zone violations; and provide airport advisory services to aircraft landing. (GS-11)
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07). (GS-09)
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). (GS-11)
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a 64 Career Program position aligned under the Aviation Career Management Directorate.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• This position has been identified as being a Key and Mission Essential position under the provisions of AR 690-11, Mobilization Planning and Management.
• This is an Inclement Weather position. Incumbent may be required to report for or remain on duty during inclement weather.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: transportation management, logistics, or air transportation. (GS-09)
• Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: transportation management, logistics, or air transportation. (GS-11)

Responsibilities

• Initiate emergency action checklists for the following: severe weather warnings, overdue aircraft search and rescue procedures, in-flight or ground emergencies, natural disasters.
• Submit and ensure publication of Notices to Airman (NOTAM) pertaining to Davison Army Airfield and the most complex airspace system in the CONUS that includes Special Flight Restriction Area (SFRA) and Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ).
• Provide detailed assistance to military pilots and pilots of private, foreign, and contract aircraft in planning route of flight, preparation of flight plans and flight computations, and obtaining a clearance to fly in controlled airspace.
• Decode and relay local weather conditions, wind, altimeter setting, NOTAM, preferred runway based on current wind data or local noise abatement procedures and other pertinent known traffic and airfield conditions to pilots when requested.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level