Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the Planning and Airspace Branch, providing planning, instructing, ensuring proper procedures are followed and exercising control over team leaders and non-supervisors employees. Responsibilities Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the 618 Air and Operations Center's International Flight Plans and Airspace Branch (XOCZF). Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents HQ Air Mobility Command, 18th Air Force, 618 Air and Space Operations Center Command and Control Directorate, International Flight Plans and Airspace Branch with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Communicates face to face, verbally, and/or in writing with worldwide SES or higher level Air Traffic Control (ATC) agencies, various MAJCOM agencies, and other key personnel within AMC's area of responsibility in order to secure preferred routing for AMC aircraft. Serve as Air Mobility Command Focal Point for the Flight Plan and Airspace Function. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Conditions of Employment Continued: This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available. The incumbent may be required to take part in test alerts and practice exercise. 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 position, Transportation Specialist Series 2101. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or private sector) which includes experience that demonstrated a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled; Thorough Knowledge of DoD, AF, MAJCOM, and TACC directives, plans, regulations, and processes including those related to handling hazardous cargo, knowledge of flying instructions, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, guidelines, computer flight planning systems, international airway routes and structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts, and airway. . Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of AMC aircraft performance capabilities and limitations. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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: Knowledge of DoD, AF, MAJCOM, and TACC directives, plans, regulations, and processes including those related to handling hazardous cargo, knowledge of flying instructions, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, guidelines, computer flight planning systems, international airway routes and structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts, and airway. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organizes, and direct complex taskings. Function as mentor and motivator and to communicate both orally and in writing to individuals, large groups, and with persons who are uncooperative, or skeptical. Knowledge of AMC aircraft performance capabilities and limitations. Knowledge of 618th AOC/XOCZF, AMC's Cost Savings spreadsheet program, route database maintenance procedures and global airspace procedures and requirements both military and civilian. 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 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 and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, 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/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. 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.