FLIGHT SERVICES SPECIALIST with Security Clearance - Saint Paul, MN, United States - Department of the Air Force

Description

Duties Major Duties:
This is not an all-inclusive list A FLIGHT SERVICES SPECIALIST, GS, 2101, 9, Provides preflight briefings to military and civilian aircrews, including those of foreign governments and civilian contractors on CONUS/International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) flight plans
Furnishes pilots with full range of necessary information pertinent to planning and completing their intended flight safely and assists them in making preflight decisions and calculations when required
Reviews and evaluates proposed flight plans for technical accuracy and compliance with USAF, FAA, DOD and ICAO directives
Ensures flight plan information is in proper format prior to processing plans into the FAA flight planning Aeronautical Information System (AIS)
Performs quality control on proposed flight plans with aircrews and provides special briefings to pilots of civilian and non-DOD government aircraft on flight planning procedures
Briefs aircrews on air traffic control, noise abatement, and Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) procedures to include special departure procedures, radar departures, communications requirements, and airfield conditions and restrictions
Ensures aircrews are briefed on Foreign Clearance Guide requirements for OCONUS flight operations
Briefs pilots on alternate airfields' facilities, status and limitations of navigational aids, restricted areas, radio frequency changes, call letters, airfield obstructions, and other information necessary to accomplish the flight safely
Recommends revision and/or changes to flight plans as appropriate
Provides taxi, run-up, and takeoff information
Obtains and coordinates Pilot Report (PIREP) information to appropriate agencies related to mission profiles
Briefs Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS) as required prior to all flights
Provides flight following as required on all flight plans
Initiates special actions and /or precautions when VIPs, hazardous cargo, and air evacuation flights are involved
Maintains, issues, and destroys classified and COMSEC material for unit and transient aircraft
Through the use of air-to-ground communications, communicates with pilots in flight with information regarding flight plans; clearances; advisories on local, enroute, and destination airfield conditions; messages; and other data effecting safety of flight
Coordinates with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) and control Tower on all flight plan changes
Provides special flight following services based on weather elements, airfield conditions, and aircraft characteristics
Sends and receives notifications of inbound and outbound air traffic including emergencies with FAA and local authorities
Requirements Conditions of Employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Minnesota Air National Guard Membership is required

if you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position

Applicants who are not currently a member of the MN Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Air National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.

• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• This position is a variable shift position and will require working nights, holidays and weekends.
• Any AFSC may apply, must complete initial skills training within 12-months of assignment.
• Higher ranks may apply but will have to take a reduction in rank if selected for the position

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority
Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access
Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.**MILITARY COMPATIBILITY: Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority
Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access
Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility
The individual selected must be assigned to a compatible military position and must also maintain satisfactory membership in the Minnesota Air National Guard
Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below

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)
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific
We will not make assumptions regarding your experience
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position


MILITARY GRADES :
AB (E-1) - TSgt (E-6) Higher ranks may apply but will have to take a reduction in rank if selected for the position
Failure to obtain a compatible AFSC may result in termination of employment

GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
GS year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade
Experience, education, or training in mission planning for preflight, in-flight, ground or command and control (C2) duties according to specific transportation functions
Receives, interprets, extracts, and disseminates relevant data for mission planning or execution
Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems
Education


EDUCATION:
N/A You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims
To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position
Additional information


REMARKS :
No PCS available
The military grade of the supervisor must equal or exceed the grade of personnel supervised
Sensitivity Level 2
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
Acceptance of a Technician position may result in the termination of your Selected Reserve bonus
To view ALL MN National Guard Vacancies, go to: IMPORTANT NOTES :

• Should a position be announced at less than the authorized grade, the selected applicant may be non-competitively promoted when he/she meets all qualifications and is submitted for promotion by the supervisor.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of technician pre-employment physical for certain occupational series.
• Males applicants born after 31 December 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System in compliance with the Defense Authorization Act of 1986, Section

This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible AFSC in the Minnesota Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform
Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment
Applicants who are not currently enlisted in the Minnesota Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate enlistment or appointment
For enlistment/appointment criteria, consult The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, race, religion, gender, ethnic origin or non-disqualifying disability
Pre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement, but also violates Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement principles and will not be tolerated
If you have information or questions regarding this issue, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at or

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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above


AREAS OF PRIORITY :
In Accordance with MN National Guard Regulation Army) or 36-1 (Air), Applications will be forwarded to the selection official to conduct reviews by area of priority as listed below Area 1: Curr