Airfield Manager

Air Mobility Command • Lakehurst, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Lakehurst Airfield Manager, providing oversight of the Airfield Management function. This role involves planning, organizing, and overseeing the activities of the Airfield Management/Base Operations. The manager will oversee the maintenance and operation of the airfield to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and will represent the installation for all airfield management matters at various conferences, meetings, and dealings with local officials, other DoD components, and other Federal and State organizations concerning the management and use of the airfield.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Flight line driver's license and SECRET security clearance required.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• This position is "Mission Essential". May be required to work during base closures.
• This is a "Weather A" position. Member may be required to work during inclement weather.
• At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of federal and agency airfield management and flight planning principles, practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to the full range of airfield management responsibilities on a military installation and the relationship of these activities to the air traffic system.
• Knowledge of operations, practices, and policies of airfield management and planning function to develop, integrate, and coordinate airfield management plans and programs.
• Knowledge of military and civil aircraft landing/take off capabilities and limitations is essential for rapid, safe, and viable decision making when emergency and/or unusual runway conditions exist.
• Requires a thorough knowledge of USAF and FAA regulations pertaining to airfield maintenance and equipment ground handling facilities.
• Knowledge of DOD, Air Force, Federal Aviation Administration, International Civil Aviation rules, and other applicable laws, regulations, instructions, and directives as they pertain to airfield standards, air traffic control, aircraft operations characteristics, and airfield management.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, and evaluate options concerning airfield operations and maintenance.

Nice To Haves

• Possess an Air Force Airfield Manager Position certification (i.e. SEI 368).
• If hired without an SEI 368, must complete all mandatory AFM qualification training requirements within 12 months of employee start date.
• Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources, and to mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Airfield Management/Base Operations.
• Oversees maintenance and operation of the airfield to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations.
• Represents the installation for all airfield management matters at various conferences, meetings, and one-on-one dealings with local officials, other DoD components, and other Federal and State organizations concerning management and use of the airfield.
• Fulfill or assist with NCOIC, Airfield Management Operations (NAMO) & NCOIC, Airfield Management Training (NAMT) duties TAW AFMAN 13-204v2 as well as Wg Airfield Driving Program Manager (WADPM) duties TAW DAFT 13-213.

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