Supervisory Airfield Management Specialist

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command•Grissom AFB, IN

About The Position

This is a first-level supervisory position responsible for planning, directing, organizing, and controlling nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Airfield Management function. The position oversees airfield activities supporting flying missions, ensures airfield management services comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs, represents Airfield Management/Airfield Management Operations with installation and functional-area organizations, and executes the airfield portions of the Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) programs. The role is designated as a key, mission-essential position. Duties may be required during emergencies, when the base is closed or operating on delayed reporting, and during phased or early release. The incumbent may travel away from the normal duty station and participate in operational readiness and major accident response exercises. Work includes going outside in all types of weather to inspect the airfield. A current flight-line driver's license and Secret security clearance are required. The position is subject to initial and periodic short-notice drug testing. Applicants must meet the specialized-experience and applicable federal time-in-grade requirements. Qualification requires at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, including relevant transportation or facility experience and knowledge of transportation operations and applicable airfield, aviation, safety, and security rules. A one-year supervisory probationary period is required for selected applicants who have not previously completed it. If education is used to qualify, transcripts and any required foreign-education equivalency documentation must be provided as specified in the posting.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent is required. The posting describes qualifying experience involving transportation equipment or services or operation of a commercial transportation facility or terminal.
Specialized experience must demonstrate knowledge of fleet operations; regulations governing transportation vehicles; inventories and cost computations; and applicable DOD, Air Force, FAA, and International Civil Aviation rules and directives relating to airfield planning, aircraft operations, and airfield management, as well as safety and security practices and procedures.
Merit-promotion applicants must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement; one year at GS-09 is required for GS-11. TIG applies to current GS employees and those who held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
Knowledge of DOD, Air Force, FAA, and International Civil Aviation rules, laws, regulations, instructions, and directives related to airfield planning and design, aircraft operations, and airfield management.
Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small- to medium-sized organization.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to identify, analyze, and translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, and evaluate options concerning airfield operations and maintenance.
A current flight-line driver's license is required.
Must obtain a Secret security clearance.
Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
May be required to participate in operational readiness exercises and major accident response exercises.
A one-year supervisory probationary period is required if the selected applicant has not previously met this requirement.
May be required to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions for airfield inspections.
The position is designated as a key and mission-essential position; reporting may be required when the base is closed or delayed, and during phased or early release.
If using education to qualify, required transcripts must be submitted and education must be from an institution accredited by an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.
Credit is given for qualifying part-time and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, when duties and hours are clearly identified.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, and control airfield activities in support of flying missions.
Ensure airfield management services comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
Exercise supervisory personnel-management responsibilities for assigned employees.
Represent Airfield Management/Airfield Management Operations with installation and functional-area organizations.
Execute the airfield portion of the Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) programs.
Inspect the airfield in all types of weather.