PROGRAM OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Description:

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment Continued:
Periodic attendance at Air Mobility Tactics Analysis Team conferences, Air Force Tactics, Techniques and Procedures3-1 Rewrite conferences, Tactics Reviews, airdrop malfunction and off-Drop Zone investigations, or other TDYs may be coordinated as required.

Work hours involve uncommon or flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required. In order to meet special or essential unscheduled activities, the incumbent may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty with limited advance notice and/or mandatory unscheduled overtime.

This is a drug Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Illegal drug use byemployees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.(AFI 44-107 Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program, 7 April 2010).

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, Administration 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 experience when dealing directly with extremely broad and complex weapons and tactics issues which are incorporated into program directives that identify areas for improvement and streamline weapons and tactics concepts, principles, and methodologies for evaluating the effectiveness of joint level programs and services. Knowledge of the mathematical and engineering methods used in the fields of cartography, geography, and surveying, and the ability to apply this knowledge in practical applications related to air and ground navigation. Knowledge of a wide range of weapons and tactics concepts, principles, and methodologies applicable to major DoD, Air Force, USTRANSCOM, AMC, 18AF, Air Wing, and Operations Group objectives, mission areas, and programs. Knowledge of organizational goals and objectives, sequencing and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the worth of program accomplishments.

OR
EDUCATION:
Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
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%. NOTE: You must submit copies of your 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:
1. Superior skill in effectively communicating both orally and in writing with Senior Executives, commanders, and other staff members. In working with these individuals, have the ability to make instant decisions and recommend courses of action under high stress conditions associated with emergency situations, such as combat or contingency operations, air drop malfunctions and off-drop zone airdrop investigations.
2. Knowledge of, and ability to analyze, the unit's mission requirements, tactical airlift/airdrop procedures, combat maneuvers, threat detection and avoidance, use of night vision devices, landing and departing in mountainous terrain, combat assault landings and aerial delivery of personnel/cargo through various means to the degree required to instruct others in those items.
3. Extensive knowledge of aircraft defensive, airdrop and threat avoidance systems, with emphasis on C-17 A Aerial Delivery Systems and their applications in a tactical environment sufficient to ensure maximum aircraft/aircrew survivability in times of peace or war.
4. Skill in using a personal computer to communicate using electronic mail and in using a variety of software including Portable Flight Planning System (PFPS) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook) to produce reports and briefings.
5. Ability to work with intelligence analysts and other personnel to develop or analyze realistic/challenging tactical training, exercise or real-world contingency mission plans and recommend valid solutions for improvement to those plans to increase aircraft/aircrew survivability.
6. Knowledge of personnel management policies, practices, and procedures, including the ability to adjust work operations to meet emergency, changing program or production requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quantity or quality of work; and the ability to establish program objectives or performance goals and assess progress toward their achievement.

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.