AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Summary

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Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To manage and control all operational administrative aspects of aviation resource management by utilizing the Aviation Resource Tool Enterprise Mission Information System (ARTEMIS). Authenticates and publishes Flight Authorizations, validates ground and flying training events for Go/No-Go verification, verifies physical and physiological requirements and oversees the squadrons flying hour program. Duties: Plans, implements and controls all operational administrative aspects of aviation resource management. Maintains and updates Aviation Resource Tool Enterprise Mission Information System (ARTEMIS). Researches, validates, and interprets public law, Air Force guidance, and medical/physiological documentation to monitor and manage flying and ground training requirements. Substantiates personnel listings, determines position status and performs a wide-range of administrative duties.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Cont.: Experience in Aviation Resource Management, Aviation Resource Tool Enterprise Mission Information System, and other pertinent software is required. Experience in Host Aviation Resource Management office is desired. May be required to travel Temporary duty (TDY) as directed by management, sometimes on short notice, traveling by military or commercial aircraft of by any other designated means. May be required to work other than normal duty hours; tours of duty such as rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, call back, uncommon tours of duty, holidays, etc. may be common due to flying schedule, mission requirements and personnel conflicts/shortages. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction 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. 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. 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, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of extensive body of Aviation Resource Management objectives, policies, technical rules, guidelines, instructions, regulations, policies and precedents to support and flight pay and training requirements. Knowledge of AF operations, resource management systems and associated programs, interface requirements, browsers, personnel flight records and maintenance. Knowledge of aviation service eligibility, aircrew rating requirements, aircrew flight incentive pay requirements, conditional incentive pay requirements in relationship to reserve status codes, active/inactive reserve status. - Knowledge of a wide range of computer/automated data processing techniques, requirements, methods, sources, procedures, system software/hardware and analytical and diagnostic methods. Extensive knowledge of ARTEMIS and PEX/Omni work processes and applications to develop database and ad-hoc queries on alternative approaches, to identify problems, to plan and implement solutions and to collaborate with design center personnel to incorporate needed system changes. Knowledge of the objectives, overall design and operating principles of ARTEMIS and PEX/Omni in order to recognize probable interactions within the functions of the assigned programs. OR EDUCATION: I have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as flight operations or LL.B or J.D., if related. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however, and I have at least one year of progressively higher level graduate education, but have not obtained a master's or equivalent graduate degree. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. Note: You must submit a copy of 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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 various aviation management programs, policies, and aviation service eligibility directives. Knowledge of and skill in applying ARMS directives, instructions, and manuals with emphasis on knowledge of personnel flight records maintenance, operating/navigating and troubleshooting ARTEMIS data system operating procedures and preparation, processing, and auditing of associated documents. Skill in Ad-hoc program design, development, interface requirements and modification of various reports using the ARTEMIS database. Skill in evaluating the effectiveness of the program and developing strategies and recommendations for necessary improvements. Skill in inter-personal communication necessary to liaise with aircrew, ability to prepare staff reports and delivering briefings to flight crews to encourage understanding and acceptance of aviation management policies and procedures. Ability to update aviation management software and generate products to monitor and ensure flight crews' eligibility for flight, regulatory compliance, and support unit leadership data needs. 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 mus