Airspace Management Specialist Jobs

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Installation Airspace Manager. Responsible for nonterminal Special Use Airspace (SUA) or Special Activity Airspace (SAA) recommendations, utilization review, documentation, administration, collaboration and impact implication for assigned or required Airspace. Also serves as a member of the Installation Mission Sustainment Team, coordinating with other installation representatives and stakeholders. Manages, maintains, and coordinates assigned SUA and Airspace for Special Use (ASU). Serves as action officer for installation Airspace issues and subordinate units on matters pertaining to use and performance of that airspace. Plans, and directly supports the Air Force Academy Flying Training Mission on matters pertaining to requirements, justification, and management of aerial events. Reviews local, command, and agency, existing, new, or revised, policy and directives pertaining to SUA and ASU airspace management. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 Specialist Series, 210

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• Knowledge and skill to provide staff advisory, planning and review services and make recommendation based on projects with potential to impact airspace utilization.
• 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. My experience demonstrates a knowledge of the transportation function of the position to be filled. In addition, my specialized experience includes knowledge of technical procedures and requirements related to aviation activities for the installation in order to assess compliance with Federal Aviation Administration decision of record findings; knowledge of air traffic control laws, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to airspace management; and knowledge of the National Environmental policy Act and requirements to environmentally assess various federal actions such as establishment of new special use airspace, military training routes, restricted area airspace and air refueling tracks. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related, with a major study in or related fields such as accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics or other fields related to the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of 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 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:
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• Skills to conduct unbiased technical evaluations of airspace utilization, requirements, and mission impact. Ability to plan, organize, conduct and lead studies or projects relative to air space.
• Knowledge of National Airspace Systems (NAS) sufficient to evaluate and document operational space and determine compliance with FAA decision of record, review/assess potential impact of environmental and requirement change and access efficient airspace utilization.
• Knowledge of laws, and processes pertaining to encroachment issues.
• Knowledge of FAA, DoD, Air Force, and MAJCOM handbooks, instructions, and directives pertaining to airspace and encroachment matters.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relationships with officials in other units or organizations. 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. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is 120339