Supervisory Transportation Specialist

Air Force District of Washington • Andrews AFB, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to perform technical and administrative analytical work of planning, development and implementation of Special Air Mission, including Air Force One, transportation requirements for all Federal agencies to assure safe, expeditious domestic and international transportation of high-level officials and their staffs.

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.
• May occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Required to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance.
• This is a "Key" position. Incumbent must be screened from his/her military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available.
• The position requires employee to be "on-call "and come in on weekends and at night to handle emergency situations.
• The employee will carry a beeper/cell phone.
• This position is considered to be Mission Essential, and incumbent will be expected to report to duty during inclement weather conditions.
• Condition of employment: subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent inPay systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of flight planning concepts, techniques and methods, special Air Force flight operational procedures and airfield/aircraft operations (familiarization with C-9/C-20/C-32A/C-37and C-40B aircraft -- capabilities, performance, limitations, etc.) including knowledge of weather and its effect on flying operations.
• 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.
• Knowledge of national and international air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations, including European flow control procedures and specific routing segments & unique routing requirements throughout Eastern Europe and Middle Eastern countries.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and assess the efficiency and effectiveness of flight planning operations and to develop recommendations to enhance program effectiveness.
• Skill in operating various computer systems and applications that pertain to airlift operations and flight planning/management activities.

Nice To Haves

• A rated aviator (e.g., pilot, navigator) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs the planning and execution activities of 89 OG, ensuring that the mission operations division complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Represents 89 Airlift Wing with a variety of installation, DoD and other federal government organizations.
• Represents 89 Airlift Wing with a variety of government contractors.
• Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with Boeing DAP (Derivative Aircraft Program), United Airlines (UAL) dispatch center, Jeppesen Sanderson Inc. and ARINC.
• Maintains currency and qualification as 89 mission operations flight manager.

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