Summary This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is: This is as an Enlisted Air Reserve Technician (ART) responsible for serving as the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Numbered Air Force (NAF) Aerial Port Operations Readiness Program Manager for the NAF and all of its subordinate Aerial Port units/functions. It is located in a NAF headquarters and provides NAF headquarters, subordinate wings, and units support in aerial port matters to include training reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein and to provide program management of a variety of aerial port programs at the N AF level. As an ART, the incumbent is also responsible for providing and ensuring the planning and/or training (readiness) of ARTs and Traditional Reservists (TR) throughout the NAF, and subordinate wings in association with assigned programs 1. Conducts the Aerial Port Plans and Programs for the Numbered Air Force (NAF) in support of a Readiness Program. 2. Executes Planning and Programming, Operational Readiness, and Related Training Requirements for Aerial Port Transportation Activities. 3. Establishes and implements NAF Aerial Port Readiness Pay-It-Forward (PIF) processes and schedules. 4. Performs NAF Aerial Port Operations program reviews as directed. 5. Accomplishes studies, conducts trend analysis, and performs other work associated with maintaining maximum combat readiness of all NAF Aerial Port subordinate units. Works to achieve and support quality improvement in all products and service. Complies with health and safety and security standards. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the special experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Schedule Positions, BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 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, or other fields related to the position. OR Specialized Experience that demonstrated a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To be creditable, the specialized experience must have been at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service. Examples of creditable specialized experience include: 1) Conducting analysis studies involving a wide variety of aerial port operations, formulates and presenting final analysis and recommendations for improvements and procedures to higher level authorities. 2) Determining methods, procedures and processes for collecting, recording and analyzing all pertinent data for the evaluation of aerial port activities and programs. 3) Accomplishing studies, conducting tread analysis and performing other work associated with maintaining maximum combat readiness for all Aerial Port subordinate units. FEDERALTIME-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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of air transportation policies, principles, and practices, procedures, and techniques to provide NAF oversight of assigned aerial port programs and subordinate units. Knowledge of the mission, organization, programs, and functions of the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Numbered Air Force (NAF) to include readiness and wartime requirements. 2. Knowledge of directives, methods, terminology and analytical techniques and procedures pertaining to NAF Aerial Port program plans and operations to develop guidance for Aerial Port Operations program implementation throughout the NAF. Knowledge of SORTS, ART, DRRS, and aerial port host tenant support agreements. 3. Knowledge of analytical techniques to measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of NAF Aerial Port programs. Broad knowledge of the operations, practices, and policies of the USAF, AFRC, AMC, NAF and subordinate unit's functional or program activities to develop, integrate, evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency and coordinate aerial port plans and programs. Knowledge of operating programs throughout the NAF in order to conduct studies, analyze findings, and make recommendations of substantive programs within area of assignment. Skill and ability to prepare project and staff reports and to deliver briefings to high level officials both civilian and military. 4. Knowledge of a comprehensive range of Aerial Port related principles, concepts, and practices concerning aerial port operations with complicated technical requirements and varied functions requiring different operational procedures. Knowledge of and ability to develop Aerial Port Operations career field training programs and conduct training and testing. Knowledge of Air Force continuous process improvement methodology, tools, and techniques. Knowledge of safety, health, and security regulations. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and maintain good order, discipline and working relations. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTORS I. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). 2. May be required to work uncommon tours of duty to support UT As, train reservists and provide support during mobility exercises deployments or inspections. 3. The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. 4. the incumbent must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. 5. The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY). 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. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter. 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 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. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the 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 a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is 12287662 If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.