AIR TERMINAL SHIFT MANAGER

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is: To provide a shift manager/duty officer for any of the three shifts encompassing all air terminal operations, to provide 24/7 coverage. Represents the Commander and Operations Officer to ensure mission accomplishment with regard to the movement of cargo and passengers within the Defense Transportation System. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Serves as an Air Terminal Shift Manager, responsible for managing and directing operational activities of military and civilian personnel who perform aircraft dispatch, load planning, and ramp controller duties pertinent to air terminal internal control and mission support of originating, transiting, and terminating aircraft. Represents the Commander and Operations Officer by personally resolving the difficult problems encountered during mission execution. Identifies and coordinates air terminal operational requirements with internal and external support agencies. Performs support duties and functions. Provides mentoring and assists/participates in on-the-job training (OJT) of newly assigned military and civilian employees.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Continued: This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. 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. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Incumbent of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test. This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs. This position may be designated mission essential based on local conditions. Mission essential personnel report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and remain on duty during phased or early release. 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, Transportation Operations Series 2150. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 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. Knowledge of wide range of air transportation and traffic management concepts, policies, principles, and methodology to identify, analyze, and resolve air terminal embarkation/debarkation issues and problems. Knowledge of organizational missions, objectives, and procedures prominent in the DoD Transportation System and air terminal functions. Broad knowledge of federal agencies practices and commercial procedures to manage efficient and effective air terminal operations that meet customer's needs. knowledge of hazardous and/or explosive cargo movement procedures and compatibility. knowledge of transport aircraft and related load characteristics. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; education must have major field of 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. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. 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-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: Knowledge of a wide range of air transportation and traffic management concepts, policies, principles, and methodology to manage air terminal embarkation/debarkation. Knowledge of organizational missions, objectives and procedures prominent in the Defense Transportation System. Knowledge of hazardous and/or explosive cargo movement procedures and compatibility. Knowledge of transport aircraft and related load characteristics. Skill in applying knowledge to plan and complete a variety of tasks that ensure efficient and expedient movement of high-priority traffic in both military strategic and contingency conditions and the commercial transportation community. Ability to recognize and deter events that can lead to aircraft departure delays and/or safety incidents and how to prevent them. 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

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 programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.