Airfield Operations Manager
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a GS-2150-13, Airfield Operations Manager located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, USCG AIR STATION ELIZABETH CITY in ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina.
Major duties
You will serve as an Airfield Operations Manager and be responsible for advising the Commanding Officer on airfield management to support continuous, all-weather flight operations for Coast Guard and tenant aircraft. The role oversees over 61,000 annual flight operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and coordinating with local, state, and federal partners to manage increasing air traffic at the KECG airfield. . Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Develops and oversees the implementation of operational plans, policies, and procedures for airfield activities and facilities to ensure safe flight operations, managing all aspects of airfield operations at a large, multi-tenant military airport. Oversees and manages all operations, services, and emergency training at a large, multi-tenant military airport, including air traffic control, communications, navigational aids, weather, fuel, environmental compliance, and maintenance. Acts as the command's representative and liaison with external agencies and the public on operational issues, and serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for contracts related to air traffic control, weather reporting, maintenance, and wildlife management. Manages the division operating budget, oversees records and staff actions, and prepares administrative policies and reports in compliance with FAA, DoD, and USCG regulations. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information
What you need to qualify
Basic Requirements: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience or substitution of education for experience or combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: EDUCATION: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - 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. For Marine Transportation Specialist positions, education obtained in a Federal, State, or other accredited Merchant Marine Academy is qualifying. OR Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): 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. AND To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Develop and implement operational plans, policies, and procedures for airfield management, including strategic planning and resource determination for short- and long-term goals. Manage and coordinate operations at complex or multi-tenant airports, overseeing air traffic services, emergency response, and ensuring compliance with public safety and security regulations. Conduct compliance inspections of airfield infrastructure, plan and manage training exercises for emergencies, and serve as a liaison with external partners to negotiate and build consensus on operational matters. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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