AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP. This National Guard position is for a AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number PDD2934000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.

Duties

As a AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-0301-9, you will plan, analyze, manage and control all operational & administrative aspects of aviation resources, safety, training, and flight hours by utilizing the Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS). 1. Serves as a management analyst with responsibility to advise and correct all operational and administrative aspects of the Aviation Resource Management System. Maintains, controls, and assigns security levels to users to ensure security of the database. Develops and implements unique applications programs using base-level computers to meet the specific needs of the unit. Designs, develops, and modifies reports using System Query Language (SQL) and ad hoc queries to provide leadership with data retrieved through selective manipulation of the database. Analyzes management report products to determine program adequacy and accuracy, trends, and recommends corrective actions as required. Communicates with ARMS Working Group (AWG) and Air Force Major Command points of contact regarding ARMS updates for issues or desired changes to the system and to ensure ANG use of the ARMS program is compatible with the Air Force standards, i.e., aviation objectives, policies, plans, and concepts. Identifies system related problems, their possible causes, and repairs or requests system repairs to the proper authority or DoD agencies. Performs system upgrades when required to ensure all users maintain minimum requirements. Establishes or modifies local operating procedures for providing data automation support through coordination with host Information Processing Center (IPC) and users. Ensures all Standard Systems Group modifications and changes are implemented in ARMS to comply with the base-level requirements. Maintains liaison with Local Area Network managers to ensure the proper use of computer systems. Writes and submits data automation enhancement, system maintenance, and deficiency reports to appropriate organization or agency. 2. Perform the following operations for an average of 100 aircrew members. Provides go-no-go reports and conducts pre-mission and post-mission reviews; records aircrew and aircraft flying hour data; determines aviation service actions for attached and assigned flying personnel as it directly affects mission accomplishment and safety of flight. Develops and executes procedures for the completion of annual flight physicals and receipt of documentation medically clearing crewmembers for flight status. Researches, validates, and interprets Air Force Instruction (AFI) Mission Design Series (MDS), specific medical and physiological requirements and flying and ground training requirements; and compares with higher headquarters mission training requirements. Translates these requirements into aircrew training tables, profiles, reports, and utilizes products to brief aircrew, senior leadership, training coordinators, commanders, and outside sources to include Numbered Air Force (NAF), Major Commands (MAJCOM), and Headquarters (HQ) U.S. Air Force (USAF) to show training requirements, overall training objectives, and accomplishments. Notifies commander of individuals who fail to maintain flying or medical standards. Analyzes programmed reports for adequacy and accuracy related to mission requirements and brief results to aircrew and commanders. Prepares and maintains correspondence as needed for suspensions, extensions, and waivers. Creates, analyze, and maintain end of month reports that monitors Aviation Positions Indicator (API) codes, Aviation Service Codes (ASC), entitlement status and flying status to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations. Authenticates, certifies, and publishes aeronautical orders to start, suspend, disqualify or terminate aircrew member's requirement to perform operational flying or jump duties. Determines eligibility to award aeronautical ratings and aviation badges. Develops database queries to assist in identification of suspense actions or actions requested by senior leadership to include promotion boards, disciplinary boards, or commander specific requirements. Develops and maintains procedures with outside agencies to validate that aircrew medical requirements are in compliance and accomplished in accordance with appropriate Department of Defense and Air Force Instruction. Provides individual aircrew aviation service and historical data to requesting civilian and federal agencies for several purposes to include aircraft accident investigations and the intent to hire purposes under FAA guidelines and according to the Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996. Writes and revises several independent local operating instructions including Aircraft Accident Procedures. 3. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 24 months experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants must have experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management. Experience developing administrative procedures. If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager. NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a. Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor. b. Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as, but not limited to, military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment. c. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). d. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. e. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of