Airfield Management Specialist

Air Mobility Command • North, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to perform landing zone safety (LZSO), drop zone safety (DZSO), and drop zone controller (DZC) duties. Ensures that Air Mobility Command and DoD-wide mission objectives are maintained to combat ready mission status. Executes Assault Zone Support Program Planning, Operations, and Related Training Requirements. Tailors and implements assault zone plans and operations. Assesses efficiency and effectiveness of Landing/Drop Zone operations and plans. Serves as focal point for coordination of all logistical support and qualification requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must have satisfactorily completed a Department of Defense LZSO Training Course (AFSOC) and meet requirements as outlined in DAFMAN 13-217.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with DoD joint travel regulations; subject to irregular duty hours, especially in conjunction with training activities and exercises.
• Must complete the LZSO courses as outlined in DAFMAN 13-217, Drop Zone and Landing Zone Operations.
• Must complete the DZC/DZSO course and meet requirements as outlined in DAFMAN 13-217.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid AF Form 483, Certificate of Competency for Explosive Transport qualification.
• Must complete ATV rider safety course from a US Air Force approved ATV safety institute.
• The position will routinely require irregular duty hours, work outside of normal duty hours, and greater than 12-hour duty days.
• Must possess a current and valid state driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain a valid government driver's license for the operation of specialty vehicles, to include five and six passenger trucks, all purpose vehicles, HUM vehicles, tactical vehicles, and grounds maintenance support equipment.
• The incumbent must be able to pass an initial fit-for-duty physical evaluation (to include a vision, strength, fitness and general health assessment), and the incumbent may be required at any time to re-accomplish and pass this evaluation, as a condition of employment.
• This is a Key Position. The duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively.
• This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CANNOT become a member of the Ready Reserve.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Knowledge of the laws, regulations and procedures governing the movement of aircraft in a simulated combat environment.
• Knowledge of a wide range of Landing Zone/Drop Zone (LZ/DZ) training, contingency operations and financial planning principles, practices, procedures and regulations applicable to operations readiness responsibilities on a military installation as well as government leased properties.
• Knowledge of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, Special Operations, and other federal government agency force structure, doctrine, command relationships, organization, operational concepts/procedures, core mission requirements, lines of authority, and the applicable guidance and policy for their training and employment.
• Knowledge of the organization, programs, mission and functions of the installation and MAJCOM to plan, schedule and coordinate effective and safe LZ/DZ training for aircrews.
• Knowledge of LZ/DZ range support theories, principles, and doctrine in order to conduct fact-finding and develop source information for resolving problems/issues.
• Knowledge and skill in applying and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies involving the efficiency and effectiveness of LZ/DZ operations.
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing the movement of aircraft conducting landing/drop zone operations.
• Knowledge of operational tactics, techniques, procedures, activities structure and organization, to apply DoD, Joint, AMC and Air Force management of training operations principles, concepts and methodologies.
• Knowledge and skill of a wide range of assault zone control/support procedures, responsibilities, and equipment, including civil air to ground radio systems, military portable plain text and secure voice radio systems, lighting systems, portable navigational aids, weather limitations, communication requirements, and the ability to identify and report hazards, to facilitate the safety of aircrew and ground personnel conducting assault zone training.
• Knowledge of, and the ability to apply, the applicable laws, rules, and regulations and procedures governing the movement of aircraft operations on a landing/drop zone, landing/drop zone airfield lighting, weather instructions, use of landlines, and any other equipment pertaining to providing landing/drop zone services to include night operations conducted with the aid of night vision devices.
• Skill in use of basic computer software (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook) to document support activities, and produce reports/briefings.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage operations and training program requirements and objectives within available resources and to conduct joint exercise planning up to and including the Corps level that exercise joint integration and tactics.
• Knowledge of instructional techniques and development of tactical field training requirements.
• Ability to gather facts, interpret and evaluate data, identify potential problems, offer meaningful recommendations (knowing the impact) and/or resolutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally (quickly, precisely, and distinctly) and in writing; with ability to remain calm under stressful conditions.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative techniques for analyzing and measuring effectiveness and efficiency of training operations.
• Knowledge and skill in operating Radio Frequency (RF), Ultraviolet light (UV), and Infrared radiation (IR) equipment; and a thorough understanding of the effects of these systems on aircraft and on board systems.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a USAF Special Tactics Combat Controller (minimum 6 years of experience is highly desired).

Responsibilities

• Performing landing zone safety (LZSO), drop zone safety (DZSO), and drop zone controller (DZC) duties.
• Ensuring that Air Mobility Command and DoD-wide mission objectives are maintained to combat ready mission status.
• Executing Assault Zone Support Program Planning, Operations, and Related Training Requirements.
• Tailoring and implementing assault zone plans and operations.
• Assessing efficiency and effectiveness of Landing/Drop Zone operations and plans.
• Serving as focal point for coordination of all logistical support and qualification requirements.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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