OPERATIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST

This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. This a Key Position: The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7 "Screening the Ready Reserve") In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of the Installation Emergency Management (EM) Program; in-depth knowledge of the mission, operating programs, and organizational structure of Readiness Reporting; knowledge of computer applications and operations that enable expedited operations in support of Resource Readiness, Capability Readiness, and Unit Type Code (UTC) Readiness; knowledge and experience to handle a wide range of situations, plan and provide advice that requires authoritative knowledge of various C2 regulations/procedures; in-depth knowledge of all AMC aircraft specifications with specific regard to cargo load capacity, fuel capacity and range restrictions, along with flight planning and altitude requirements; knowledge and skill to apply the principles and methods required for complex, unusual situations critical to effective operation of the Wing's mission; knowledge of air operations systems, flight operations, communications, security, and weather data programs and the ability to analyze and recognize their impact on CP operations; and knowledge of personnel security, security concepts, program, procedures, and practices to manage CP Security Manager's program. OR EDUCATION: I have successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as flight operations or LL.M, if related. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however, and I have at least one year of progressively higher-level graduate education, but have not obtained a master's or equivalent graduate degree. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. Note: You must submit a copy of transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: 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, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: In-depth knowledge of the strategic airlift operational flying mission and functions pertaining to scheduling and flight operations, in-depth knowledge of all Air Expeditionary Force and Deployment Operations and Execution policies and directives, knowledge of U.S. Army Airborne Operations, command structure and incident notification procedures, ability to interpret and apply DoD and agency policies and directives; to adjust work operations to meet emergencies; to change program or production requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quantity or quality of work; and to establish program objectives or performance goals and assess progress toward their achievement. Knowledge of all base/wing support organizations and interrelationships among those agencies and ability to apply analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration and resolution of issues and problems related to flight operations and mission management execution and reporting functions in support of current, immediate, or pending missions. Knowledge of investigative fact finding and solid coordination techniques to obtain information and cohesively coordinate mission requirements, functions and procedures, knowledge of problem-solving techniques and how to recognize the various dimensions of the problems involved in order to establish facts and take necessary actions to develop alternate courses of action to successfully accomplish the mission. Knowledge of security training concepts, program, procedures, and practices to manage Command Post Security Managers Program, and ability to read, comprehend and interpret readiness related documentation; and to design and develop course curriculums for a force readiness reporting training program, and ability to read, comprehend, and interpret CP communications such as DOC statements, operational plans, tasking messages, execution orders, emergency action plans and orders. Ability to work with, troubleshoot, and manage personnel accounts for required CP databases, such as GOSS, ACFP and OMS, knowledge of Air Force and AMC METLs and DRRS, JCS, Air Force, AEF and AMC readiness reporting system/requirements, knowledge of GCCS, AFSORT SDET, GSORT S database, ART and Message Text Formats, and skill in using a personal computer to communicate using electronic mail and in using a variety of office automation software such as spreadsheets, word processing, and graphics to produce reports/briefings and track program status, in addition to operating a variety of CP communications systems. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. Skill in using a personal computer to communicate using electronic mail and in using a variety of office automation software such as spreadsheets, word processing, and graphics to produce reports/briefings and track program status, in addition to operating a variety of CP communications systems. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Command Post Command and Control (C2) Specialist responsible for supporting full spectrum (peacetime, emergency and disaster situations, crisis, contingency and war) of operations.