USAJOBS · 2 months ago
AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Homestead AFB, Florida, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $85K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking an Airfield Management Specialist to serve at Homestead AFB. The primary purpose of this position is to evaluate day-to-day airfield management operations and maintain situational awareness of airfield activities to ensure safety.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Functions as the shift leader when designated by the Airfield Manager and is expected to use available resources and make sound judgment and timely decisions
Inspects and/or checks the airfield for flying safety hazards to include compliance with airfield criteria, aircraft foreign object damage and bird aircraft strike hazards
Evaluates day-to-day airfield operations to ensure safe, efficient and effective use of airfield operations/services
Responds to aircraft emergencies, accidents, and incidents on the airfield. Determines the need and has the authority for closing a runway, taxiway or any other part of the airfield movement area when a hazardous condition is evident
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Must be able to complete and maintain certification to operate a vehicle on the airfield, to include meeting all color vision testing requirements
The ability to use wildlife control devices, including firearms, as well as any other necessary equipment
Is required to participate in Operational Readiness Exercises and Major Accident Response Exercises
This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
Must have or have held United States Air Force Airfield Operations Supervisor certification or have civilian equivalent experience executing Airfield Management duties
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 Positions, Series 2150
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems
Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Practical knowledge of industry and AF airfield management operations practices, procedures and the established regulations, requirements, and techniques related to the airfield management program
Practical knowledge of airfields, such as condition of runways, taxiways, aprons, operational status of airfield support facilities and obstacles that are violations to airfield standards and safety issues
Practical knowledge and understanding of airfield manuals, instructions and procedures to conduct airfield inspections
Practical knowledge of aerial navigation and aviation techniques, flight operations, flight planning rules, practices, and procedures
Ability to act decisively in emergency situations
Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with military and civilians of all ranks
Ability to operate various communications devices such as radio, desktop computer, intercoms, etc
Benefits
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Company
USAJOBS
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