AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (INSTRUCTOR)

Conditions of Employment Continued: 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.

Position Requirements In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems that demonstrates a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled.

Examples of specialized experience include: In-depth knowledge of Airspace Management methods, principles, and techniques applicable to planning and executing Air Operations Center (AOC) military activities in the various regions and locations throughout the world and typically in conjunction with DoD combatant command (COCOM) directed efforts within the joint community; In-depth knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations toward development and/or improvement of constructive exercises and programs in support of personnel readiness to conduct major operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, exercise, command and control training systems, special operations, rescue, or similar operations; knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations and the ability to convey advanced concepts and implement technical procedures in support of operational-level command and control exercises.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 Airspace Management methods, principles, techniques and ability to plan and execute Air Operations Center (AOC) military activities in one or more regions and various locations throughout the world.

Knowledge of the application of military aviation operations expertise as it applies to assigned programs, operations, weapon systems, and personnel readiness in support of major military operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, exercise, Special Operations, command and control, or similar operations.

Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluation of the same.

Ability to apply knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of exercise training programs. Skill and experience with current Air Force Command and Control System - Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS) and associated Airspace Management tools, techniques, and procedures.

Skill to communicate effectively both orally and in writing as an instructor and professional exercise controller training mid-level to senior military commanders and their staff. Ability to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relationships. 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.

Applies military operations experience to analyze, develop, coordinate, and evaluate issues and recommends development of solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in MAJCOM programs. Documents planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and MAJCOM training requirements.

Monitors, evaluates, and actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques. Maintains professional and technical expertise.