Airfield Manager

Air Mobility Command • Avon Park, FL

13h

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Airfield Manager, providing oversight of the Airfield Management function. This role involves planning, organizing, and overseeing the activities of the Airfield Management/Range Operations, and ensuring the maintenance and operation of the airfield comply with all applicable safety regulations. The Airfield Manager also represents 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. The position also includes supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

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. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• 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.
• May be required to participate in Operational Readiness Exercises and Major Accident Response Exercises.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid flight line driver’s license is required for the position.
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. The employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• One (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Experience in maintaining, retailing, purchasing, or procurement of automotive, rail, air, bus, or other transportation equipment or services, or in the operation of a commercial transportation facility or terminal.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fleet operations; familiarity with Federal, State, and municipal regulations governing the use of transportation vehicles; and the maintenance of inventories and cost computations.
• 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.
• Considerable skill in applying this knowledge to plan and accomplish a variety of complex work assignments and/or to identify, analyze, and resolve airfield management issues or problems.
• Knowledge of operations, practices, and policies of airfield management and planning function to develop, integrate, and coordinate airfield management plans and programs.
• Knowledge of performance characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of various types of aircraft, USAF, and federal flying regulations, aircraft with hazardous cargo/ammunitions, communications procedures, and other air and ground operations procedures to enable the incumbent to make appropriate decisions during management of the airfield.
• 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.
• Thorough knowledge of USAF and FAA regulations pertaining to airfield maintenance and equipment ground handling facilities.
• Knowledge of the procedures related to flight handling, routing, airways, and airspace structures.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
• 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 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.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, and evaluate options concerning airfield operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Airfield Management/Range 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.
• Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

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.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed