OPERATIONS TEST SPECIALIST
What you'd do
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Major duties
You will provide overall direction, management, and coordination of test events performed on test ranges. You will provide critical direction, coordination, and oversight for NTWP and its associated test squadrons. You will work in close collaboration with the leadership team, the incumbent contributes significantly to policy, strategic planning, and resource management across the command. You will provide technical oversight on the judicious use of proficiency funding to support pilot and aircrew readiness.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DS-04 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) Knowledge and application of Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) policy and processes; 2) Knowledge of Department of Defense aviation policies and processes; 3) Leadership skills including strong decision making, critical-thinking, and communication skills 4) Flight Test Experience (Developmental or Operational; 5) Current tactical jet NATOPS qualifications or Air Force equivalent. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
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