Aviation Resources Management Specialist

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • March AFB, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. The primary purpose of this position is to manage all operations resource and aviation management activities by using the Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS) for all flying personnel in the squadron. ARMS is a sophisticated data collection and retrieval system used by commanders to manage aircrew training and qualification. Additionally, provides training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein. Plans, organizes and directs the activities of Operations Data Management ensuring aviation resource management comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Is responsible for all flight incentive pay actions. Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities for less than four positions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• A security clearance may be required
• PCS will NOT be paid
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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.
• AFSC: 1C0X2/SMSgt
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent.
• Specialized experience: managing all operations resource and aviation management activities by using the Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS) for all flying personnel in the origination and to provide training to reservists on the system.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
• 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 of aircraft types and aircrew composition.
• Knowledge of aviation service eligibility directives.
• Ability to work in stressful areas and respond to situations rapidly.
• Ability to plan, organize and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge and experience using personal computer (a variety of software and hardware, i.e., word processor, spreadsheet, graphic presentations, e-mail, etc.)
• Skill and ability to prepare projects/reports and have the ability to deliver briefings to senior staff and management personnel at all levels.
• Skill and ability to operate ARMS and its system interfaces and to troubleshoot/resolve system technical problems.
• Skill in developing interpersonal relationships, maintaining good working relationships, and working cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to plan, organize and reprioritize work to meet changing deadlines.
• Knowledge of personnel management policies, practices, and procedures.
• The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
• Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements.
• In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards.

Nice To Haves

• Masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
• A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
• Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants.
• Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application.
• A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided.
• The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
• It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable).
• Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operations resource and aviation management activities by using the Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS) for all flying personnel in the squadron.
• Provide training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein.
• Plan, organize and direct the activities of Operations Data Management ensuring aviation resource management comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
• Responsible for all flight incentive pay actions.
• Perform supervisory personnel management responsibilities for less than four positions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
• Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in UTAs.
• May be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
• May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.

Benefits

• Federal employees in the competitive civil service enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.
• 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay.
• 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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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