SUPERVISORY AIR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (CONTINGENCY)

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to TACC's Global Readiness Directorate, West Division. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

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, Transportation Operations Series 2150. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience include 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 fleet operations; familiarity with Federal, State, and municipal regulations governing the use of transportation vehicles; and the maintenance of inventories and cost computations.

Knowledge of a wide range of airlift operational concepts, policies, principles, practices, objectives and applicable directives to make independent decisions and recommendations to include contingency and exercise planning and execution airlift principles, procedures and concepts. Knowledge in statistical analysis and management to interpret data to be used in presentations. Knowledge of deployment processes, JOPES, automated flight management and aircrew operations in the exercise environment.

Knowledge of DoD and agency operations, practices, policies and procedures to effectively plan global readiness operations. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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: Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of airlift operational concepts, policies, principles, practices, objectives and applicable directives to make independent decisions and recommendations to include contingency and exercise planning and execution airlift principles, procedures and concepts.

Knowledge in statistical analysis and management to interpret data to be used in presentations. Ability in conducting in-depth operations/transportation studies, develop long- and short-range plans, analyzing findings, and recommending courses of action, and for meeting organizational goals. In-depth technical knowledge of deployment processes. JOPES, automated flight management and aircrew operations in the exercise environment.

Ability to interpret new policies and directives as they apply to global airlift transportation programs. Ability to adjust work operations and program objectives to meet changing program requirements within available resources with a minimum sacrifice of quality and quantity of work. Broad knowledge of DoD and agency operations, practices, policies and procedures to effectively plan global readiness operations.

Ability to effectively manage and direct transportation activities, and evaluate and resolve technical issues. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to plan, organize and meet deadlines and direct the functions and staff of the division. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 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.