Summary You will serve as an Assistant Airfield Manager in the Air Operations Department of Naval Base Ventura County. Responsibilities You will oversee daily airfield inspections to identify discrepancies and system outages (e.g., navigational aids, landing aid systems, airfield lighting, pavement), and submit applicable forms for corrective action. You will manage air operations in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations to ensure a safe, efficient, and effective airfield environment. You will advise customers and staff on technical airport issues to comply with airfield operations policies and procedures and provide briefings on airfield construction and events to tenant units on a recurring basis. You will review traffic management plans, programs, policies, procedures, systems, and techniques to accomplish mission requirements for airfield operations. You will assist in updating and recommending changes to the airfield driving program and assist in fleet liaison duties. You will fly to a naval outlying field to conduct airfield inspections/checks on a frequency determined by management. You will provide subject matter expert advice and recommendations to Air Operations staff and leadership. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Evaluating the condition of airfield facilities (i.e. pavements, runways, taxiways, lighting, signage, etc.) to ensure safety criteria is met and determine operational status; 2) Assisting air traffic controllers to plan flight routes, file flight plans, and obtain clearances to operate in controlled airspace; 3) Coordinating response to airfield emergencies and mishaps; and 4) Liaising with aviation tenants to assist with airfield issues (i.e. airfield safety waivers, site approvals, etc.). NOTE: This experience must be fully demonstrated in your resume to be considered for this position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Specialized experience may be substituted with the following education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with a major study in 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.or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in 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 or LL.M., if relatedA transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized. Must be available for shift work. Position is subject to immediate recall and may require overtime. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is primarily sedentary; however, some walking, standing, and stooping are required when checking airfield conditions. Some lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds is required in handling flight publications and office equipment, such as information technology equipment. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: You are frequently required to go outside in all types of weather to inspect the airfield. Work involved moderate risks that require special safety precautions for noise, munitions, and moving aircraft.