AIRFIELD SPECIALIST

Job Title

Oversee a destructive weather plan to ensure organizations are informed of destructive weather conditions and "Fly Away" plans. Designate parking areas for aircraft with hazardous cargo or live armament handling (e.g., guns, missiles, bombs). Advise customers and staff on technical transportation issues to comply with airfield operations policies and procedures.

Requirements :

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and / or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and / or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• This position is considered Key / Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• Work is performed in an office, or a classified space, vehicle, or on the airfield. Work is conducted in extreme heat / cold, snow, and inclement weather such as severe thunderstorms. Hazards and dangers associated with aircraft are always present.
• Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible / unreadable resumes will not be considered.
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.

Qualifications :

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following : 1) Performing daily airfield checks to include safety, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and equipment conditions on the airfield runways, taxiways, parking aprons, ramps, facilities and airfield lighting systems; 2)Completing daily Airfield Status reports upon opening and routing reports to appropriate personnel; 3)Coordinating daily airfield construction and maintenance projects with the Public Works Department (PWD) with Air Field Manager guidance; and 4)Coordinating parking for loading and servicing of aircraft with hazardous cargo or live armament handling (guns, missiles and bombs). Examples of Qualifying Experience : 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.

Education :

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience : Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience Graduate Education : Major study in the areas of 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 is qualifying. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.