FLIGHT SERVICES MANAGER

Duties Administers, plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of personnel performing flight services/airfield management support duties
Performs the full scope of supervisory personnel functions including the assignment of duties, participates in the interviews and selection of employees, schedules and approves leave, ensures indoctrination of new employees, provides training, evaluates performance, initiates action to upgrade positions, and resolves disciplinary problems
Establishes shift schedules and assigns personnel based on workload to ensure adequate coverage of airfield/flight services operations
Supports and takes affirmative action with consideration of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of personnel actions
Keeps employees informed of NGB goals, objectives, and policies, and informs management of employee input and concerns
Plans, organizes, and coordinates airfield management activities during and after airfield operating hours
Identifies need for and coordinates all airfield construction and repair projects for both major and minor airfield improvement projects
Acts as the unit liaison with host airport authority to analyze impact of construction on operational flying activities
Evaluates airfield management activities to ensure compliance with established Air Force and FAA policies and directives
Advises unit commander(s) and staff on all airfield management related matters
Develops and applies Letters of Agreement, Host Tenant Support Agreements, Inter-service Support Agreements, Operational Plans, support of deploying units, and other support agreements as necessary with local and non-local agencies to support routine base flying activities as well as to respond to aircraft incidents; in-flight emergencies; search, rescue, and recovery operations; evacuations; and similar disasters, whether on or off base
This includes directing base emergency response forces on the airfield
Plans and develops operating instructions and emergency action checklists to ensure timely response in the event of emergencies
Ensures installation and operational aspects of secondary crash network to assure immediate notification and response in the event of an emergency
Conducts airfield-related inspections and takes positive action to eliminate unsafe flying conditions
Reviews, formulates, and issues written instructions to clarify Air Force, MAJCOM, and NGB guidance, and develops special instructions for non-routine assignments
Develops and manages base flight line driving program to include training, certification, and remedial action when required
Establishes procedures for controlling privately owned vehicles on the flight line
Directs the Operations Resource and Flight Management activities and oversees the custodial control and accountability for the AFORMS system
Analyzes and summarizes the reports from the data system to ensure maximum utilization of unit aircrew resources
Reviews operations resource management procedures and recommends changes to those procedures; inspects completed work; and evaluates employee performance
Coordinates air operations functions with air route traffic control center; control tower; aircraft maintenance; crash and rescue; transient alert; and command section
Establishes procedures for gathering and maintaining current flight information and reporting statistical data relative to the base operations function
Interprets policies and flight directives pertaining to flight plans and local flight clearances
Reviews flight schedules, flight plans, local aircraft clearances, statistical mission data, and NOTAM files to ensure accuracy, completeness, and conformance with governing directives
Inspects publication files of air operations and aircraft flying directives for completeness and currency
Reviews Flight Information Publications DUTIES CONT
UNDER EDUCATION Requirements Conditions of Employment Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment
Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties
Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
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Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.2
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968
An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.3
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.*4
Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.5
The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment
You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission
Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Work in this series is to administer, supervise, or perform duties involving the planning, directing, or operating of rails, motor, air, or water transportation systems and service, including positions involving responsibility for operation of both transportation service and terminal facilities
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : In addition to the OPM IORs, apply the Functional Manager Specialized Experience Requirements below
Specialized experience time requirements of 1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level apply for two-grade interval work
1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade
Experience, education, or training performing, administering, or supervising technical and analytical work concerned with planning, development and execution of traffic policies and programs
Experience interpreting applicable Federal, State, and local laws, and regulations concerning transportation and traffic procedures
Knowledge of transportation requirements and systems for specific geographic areas (International and Continental United States)
Education DUTIES CONT
Supervises the procurement and maintenance of a complete stock level of publications, charts, maps, forms, office supplies, stereo flight plans, and other supplies and equipment required in the operation of the Branch
Ensures required maintenance of the FAA flight planning (Dial Labs) telecommunications equipment and other equipment such as NOTAM and weather receivers
Performs other duties as assigned
Additional information Veteran Preference may apply if the first two areas of consideration are not met
Veterans Information: Veterans' information must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation
You must provide acceptable documents for eligibility
Acceptable documentation may be: 1
A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions
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A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed
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You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online
NOTE: Prior to appointment, an agency will require the service member to provide a copy of the DD-214
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx ).
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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement
If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience
If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position
If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, general and specialized experience): --Knowledge of performance characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of unit aircraft; USAF and federal flying regulations; communications procedures; and other air operations is required to enable the incumbent to make appropriate decisions related to management of the ANG owned/oper

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