Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The primary purpose of this position is to provide the United States Air Force a unique capability to plan, organize, coordinate, and employ special air operations in support of sensitive, compartmented/special access National Command Authority (NCA) tasking. * Salary ranges includes local market supplements Responsibilities DUTY 1: Manages and performs tactical and administrative air traffic control service and operations for contingency, exercise, and training of assigned aircraft. DUTY 2: Performs worldwide airfield surveys. DUTY 3: Acts as commander's representative to support mission taskings. DUTY 4: Dispatches special air operations worldwide. Position location is not negotiable. Location will be revealed during the employment process. * Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, nautical science, marine affairs, marine engineering, marine transportation, or other fields related to the position. For Marine Transportation Specialist positions, education obtained in a Federal, State, or other accredited Merchant Marine Academy is qualifying. OR Specialized Experience For positions other than Marine Transportation, 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: knowledge of all aspects of worldwide sensitive air support and employment mission requirements, including fixed wing, ground refueling, air refueling, navigation and offensive/defensive employment operations for air assets; knowledge of joint special operations doctrine, to include command relationships at the Combatant Command level, administrative protocol, and the relationship between other components; knowledge of special operations tactics (fixed and rotary wing), techniques, weapons, procedures, and systems for all components and FAA air traffic control regulations, procedures and criteria as it pertains to a special operations environment; knowledge of developing, implementing, and employing ground and airborne communications systems while conducting training and real world missions; and knowledge of command and control relationships as they relate to sensitive aircraft operations and to accomplish execution checklists for command and control assets. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. 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. Knowledge of all aspects of worldwide sensitive air support and employment mission requirements, including fixed wing, ground refueling, air refueling, navigation and offensive/defensive employment operations for air assets. 2. Knowledge of DoD, USAF, and joint special operations doctrine, to include command relationships at the Combatant Command level, administrative protocol, and the relationship between MAJCOMs and other components. 3. Knowledge of special operations tactics (fixed and rotary wing), techniques, weapons, procedures, and systems for all DoD components as well as Air Force, DoD, and FAA air traffic control regulations, procedures and criteria as it pertains to a special operations environment. 4. Knowledge of assault zone criteria and operation, and aircraft characteristics detailed in AF and MAJCOM regulations, to include non-military and foreign designs. In addition, ability to perform detailed assault zone assessments and land surveys in support of all air missions associated with exercises and/or real-world contingency requirements; to include determining landing zone criteria by analyzing terrain and preforming California Bearing Ratio (CBR). (Includes length and width of usable runway surface and incorporates usability for taxi, take-off, and/or ground operations) 5. Skill in planning, analyzing, coordinating, and evaluating joint special operations air missions through the use of qualitative and quantitative techniques that fully test and measure the effectiveness of operations. In addition, ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 6. Knowledge of developing, implementing, and employing ground and airborne communications systems while conducting training and real-world missions. In addition, the ability to integrate fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft movements to include mission execution and the development of aircrew mission set-up packages, communications plans, abort options, refueling needs, and mission execution. 7. Knowledge of command-and-control relationships as they relate to sensitive aircraft operations and to accomplish execution checklists for command-and-control assets. 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. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: This position is designated special sensitive, and the employee must maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Position requires occasional temporary duty travel (CONUS and OCONUS), utilizing any or all modes of commercial and military transportation. Requires possessing and maintaining valid State Driver's License to enable operation of government and privately owned vehicles. Office portion of work is in a field support setting or traditional office settings in a windowless vault/secure facility with artificial lighting, air conditioning, and heating. Heavy lifting of equipment up to 75 lbs in a field environment on a recurring basis is required. Significant experience in air traffic control procedures with tactical, airdrop, air to ground call for fires, CAS, and air land knowledge and certification along with night-vision goggle operations is required; a minimum of ten years' experience desired. Employee is subject to work other than normal duty hours, which may change daily due to operational requirements, is subject to after duty hours recall based on operational situations, may be required to carry a pager, phone, or radio during on and off duty time, and must be prepared to travel on short notice. Participation in crisis response cell actions for contingencies or exercises is required. 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 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. 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 12470937 If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval) Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.