FLIGHT SERVICES MANAGER

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This position is located in the Flight Services Section, Airfield Management / Base Operations Function of the Operations Directorate in an Air National Guard flying unit. It's primary purpose is to manage, direct and oversee the operation of all airfield activities and facilities under jurisdiction of the air base, and to coordinate as necessary with all applicable agencies, base flying activities and transient military aircrews and aircraft as well as civilian aircraft utilizing ANG facilities. Coordinates and maintains liaison with military, federal, and local agencies concerning airspace utilization, safety of flight, search and rescue operations, base contingency, and operational plans. Provides direct support to aircrews as an integral part of our nation's air traffic control system. Performs, plans, develops, administers, and conducts services required of a Flight Service Section and an Airfield Management / Base Operations function. Directly supervises several other separate, however, distinct functions within the Operations Group, such as Operations Resource Management Systems, Administration, Training and Personnel. Administers, plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of personnel performing flight services / airfield management support duties. These individuals may be on various types of employment status such as Air Technician, AGR, Special Training or on other approved manday orders. Performs the full scope of supervisory personnel functions including the assignment of duties, participates in the interviews and selection of employees, schedules and approves leave, ensures indoctrination of new employees, provides training, evaluates performance, initiates action to upgrade positions, and resolves disciplinary problems. Establishes shift schedules and assigns personnel based on workload to ensure adequate coverage of airfield / flight services operations. Supports and takes affirmative action with consideration of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of personnel actions. Keeps employees informed of NGB goals, objectives, and policies, and informs management of employee input and concerns. Plans, organizes, and coordinates airfield management activities during and after airfield operating hours. Identifies need for and coordinates all airfield construction and repair projects for both major and minor airfield improvement projects. Acts as the unit liaison with host airport authority to analyze impact of construction on operational flying activities. Evaluates airfield management activities to ensure compliance with established Air Force and FAA policies and directives. Advises unit commander(s) and staff on all airfield management related matters. Develops and applies Letters of Agreement, Host Tenant Support Agreements, Inter-service Support Agreements, Operational Plans, support of deploying units, and other support agreements as necessary with local and non-local agencies to support routine base flying activities as well as to respond to aircraft incidents; in-flight emergencies; search, rescue, and recovery operations; evacuations; and similar disasters, whether on or off base. This includes directing base emergency response forces on the airfield. Plans and develops operating instructions and emergency action checklists to ensure timely response in the event of emergencies. Ensures installation and operational aspects of secondary crash network to assure immediate notification and response in the event of an emergency. Conducts airfield-related inspections and takes positive action to eliminate unsafe flying conditions. Reviews, formulates, and issues written instructions to clarify Air Force, MAJCOM, and NGB guidance, and develops special instructions for non-routine assignments. Develops and manages base flight line driving program to include training, certification, and remedial action when required. Establishes procedures for controlling privately owned vehicles on the flight line. Directs the Operations Resource and Flight Management activities and oversees the custodial control and accountability for the AFORMS system. Analyzes and summarizes the reports from the data system to ensure maximum utilization of unit aircrew resources. Reviews operations resource management procedures and recommends changes to those procedures; inspects completed work; and evaluates employee performance. Serves as the Operations Directorate's Resource Advisor (RA). Serves as primary point of contact for Responsibility Center Manager (RCM) and Comptroller personnel on all resource management matters affecting the unit. Develops initial budgetary requirements, programs available dollars, and identifies unfunded requirements. Monitors financial programs within Operations, consolidates initial requirements received from CCM, and validates unfunded requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements : National Guard Membership is Required. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. 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. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. External applicants must be able to start within 6 months of selection.

Qualifications : Military Grades : E7 - E8. General Experience : Must have experience, education, and / or training providing a good understanding of administrative methods for accomplishing the work of an organization. Experience working with Federal, State, and municipal regulations governing the use of transportation vehicles. Experience in maintenance of inventories and cost computations. Specialized Experience : Must have 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience, education, or training performing, administering, or supervising technical and analytical work concerned with planning, development and execution of traffic policies and programs. Experience interpreting applicable Federal, State, and local laws, and regulations concerning transportation and traffic procedures. Knowledge of transportation requirements and systems for specific geographic areas (International and Continental United States). 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.

• MUST address your experiences in detail on resume as they relate to these general and specialized experiences, to be considered for this position.