Airfield Management Specialist.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a civilian specialist to support Davison Army Airfield operations in Fort Belvoir, VA. The role focuses on airfield management, NOTAM publication, and coordination with pilots to ensure safe flight operations.

Responsibilities include initiating emergency action checklists, publishing NOTAMs, assisting with flight planning and weather interpretation, and providing advisories to crews on airfield conditions and restricted airspace.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience including airfield inspections and flight plan processing.
• Education: Master’s degree or 2 years of progressively higher graduate education in transportation/logistics/air transportation.
• Combination of Education and Experience can qualify for 100% requirements.
• Specialized Experience GS-11: monitor daily airfield activities and provide advisory services to aircraft.
• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of graduate education in transportation/logistics/air transportation.

Responsibilities

• Initiate emergency action checklists for severe weather warnings, SAR procedures, and airfield emergencies.
• Publish and ensure NOTAM publication for Davison Army Airfield and complex airspace.
• Assist pilots with planning routes, flight plans, computations, and obtaining airspace clearances.
• Decode and relay weather, wind, NOTAMs, and airfield conditions to pilots on request.

Skills

Airfield operations

Reasoning

Stress tolerance

Technical competence

Technology application

Education

Master’s degree or higher in transportation/logistics/air transportation

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in transportation/logistics/air transportation

Job description

Duties

• Initiate emergency action checklists for the following: severe weather warnings, overdue aircraft search and rescue procedures, in-flight or ground emergencies, natural disasters.
• Submit and ensure publication of Notices to Airman (NOTAM) pertaining to Davison Army Airfield and the most complex airspace system in the CONUS that includes Special Flight Restriction Area (SFRA) and Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ).
• Provide detailed assistance to military pilots and pilots of private, foreign, and contract aircraft in planning route of flight, preparation of flight plans and flight computations, and obtaining a clearance to fly in controlled airspace.
• Decode and relay local weather conditions, wind, altimeter setting, NOTAM, preferred runway based on current wind data or local noise abatement procedures and other pertinent known traffic and airfield conditions to pilots when requested.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a Non-sensitive, Moderate Risk (Public Trust) position. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (T2) security clearance.
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R.
• This position requires irregular hours of work, and rotating shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays with high periods of stress. Subject to changes in shift assignments following regulated notice periods.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) travel may be required up to 10% of the time.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid State-issued driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification Card/license while in the position.
• The incumbent of this position must submit to a physical before employment. Must have good vision (cannot be colorblind), must be able to climb stairs, must have clear speech, and must possess good hearing.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Additional information about transcripts is

Specialized Experience GS 9

One year of specialized experience which includes assist with conducting daily airfield inspections such as inspection of runways, taxiways, and pavement conditions; assist with processing flight plans; and submit work orders for airfield. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).OREducation: 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 do the work of the position, such as: transportation management, logistics, or air transportation.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

Specialized Experience GS 11

One year of specialized experience which includes monitor the daily activities of an airfield base; conduct daily airfield inspections such as checking for foreign object debris, runway safety and/or clear zone violations; and provide airport advisory services to aircraft landing. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 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 do the work of the position, such as: transportation management, logistics, or air transportation.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Facilities Operations Management
• Reasoning
• Stress Tolerance
• Technical Competence
• Technology Application

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION:

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a 64 Career Program position aligned under the Aviation Career Management Directorate.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Position has been designated Key(2): This position has been identified as being a Key and Mission Essential position under the provisions of AR 690-11, Mobilization Planning and Management. A Key position is defined as any Army position that cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of their agency to function effectively. Because of the essential nature of these positions, the Secretary of the Army, or his designee, shall designate such positions as key positions and shall require that they not be filled by members of the National Guard, Ready Reservists or military retirees with recall obligations. This is an Inclement Weather position. Incumbent may be required to report for or remain on duty during inclement weather.
• Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. Duties described reflect the full performance GS-11 level. If not selected at the full performance, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.