SUPERVISORY DIPLOMATIC CLEARANCE SPECIALIST

Description:

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as Chief, Supervisory Diplomatic Clearance Specialist, International Clearance Branch (MODZD) at 618th Air Operations Center with responsibility for directing the activities of the Division.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment Continued:

• 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.

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 T ransportation Operations Series 2150.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 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. This experience must have demonstrated Knowledge of air operations, flight operations, airfield information and restrictions, supplements (i.e. runway length, load bearing capabilities, types of fuel available), a wide range of diplomatic aircraft clearance policies and procedures, including the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide, and AMC aircrew flying limitations and crew rest requirements. Knowledge of DoD, AF, MAJCOM, and 618 AOC directives, plans, regulations, operating instructions, and processes including those related to handling hazardous cargo, knowledge of flying instructions, Flying Information Publications (FLIP) documents, guidelines, and worldwide route planning, computer flight plans, international airway routes and structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts, airways, and flight safety issues. Knowledge of AMC aircraft performance capabilities and limitations. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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:

1. Knowledge of air operations, flight operations, airfield information and restrictions, supplements (i.e. runway length,
   load bearing capabilities, types of fuel available), a wide range of diplomatic aircraft clearance policies and procedures,
   including the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide, and AMC aircrew flying limitations and crew rest requirements.
2. Knowledge of DoD, AF, MAJCOM, and 618 AOC directives, plans, regulations, operating instructions, and processes
   including those related to handling hazardous cargo, knowledge of flying instructions, Flying Information Publications
   (FLIP) documents, guidelines, and worldwide route planning, computer flight plans, international airway routes and
   structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts, airways, and flight safety issues.
   Knowledge of AMC aircraft performance capabilities and limitations.
3. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through
   subordinate supervisors.
5. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
6. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

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.