Airfield Operations Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Summary
This LEAD AIRFIELD OPERATIONS SPECIALIST is located in a Type 1 ARNG Army airfieldand is part of the CA JFHQ SAO.
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THIS IS A T5 EXCEPTED SERVICE, TEMPORARY POSITION
Selectee may be non-competitively promoted permanently if/when funding becomes available or position becomes unencumbered.
Selectee may be non-competitively extended up to 5 years if/when funding becomes available or position becomes unencumbered.
The primary purpose of the LEAD AIRFIELD OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, GS-2150-11, is to coordinate and maintain liaison with military, federal, and local agencies concerning airspace utilization, flying operations, aircraft emergencies, search and rescue operations, and natural disasters in a Type 1 ARNG Army airfield. Provides direct support to unit and other military and civilian aircrews, during scheduled and unscheduled flying and ground activities. Provides aircrews with information and assistance, necessary for planning and conducting safe flight operations.

• Coordinates with community activities and tenant units to resolve conflicts or issues that surface. Assists in the review of reports, airfield policies, and aviation operations, alerting Airfield Operations Officer to inconsistencies and potential airfield operational issues. Assists the Airfield Operations Officer in the research and evaluation of airfield data, specific to airfield facilities, construction plans for the airfield, and changes/modifications to airfield construction projects and/or priority adjustments.
• Articulate and communicate to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, and deadlines and time frames for completion; Lead the team in: identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established work flow, skill level and/or occupational specialization; provide training; monitor and report on status and progress of work; prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information.
• Provides detailed assistance to student pilots and pilots of private, foreign, and contract aircraft in planning route of flight, preparation of flight plans/flight computations, and obtaining a clearance to fly in controlled airspace. Recommends alternate routes or other flight plan changes, as required. Provides aircrew advisory services, as well as pilot-to-dispatch advisory service through UHF, VHF, and FM radios. Initiates overdue aircraft actions. Initiates overdue aircraft actions. Activates airfield emergency response notification systems for aircraft incidents, accidents, weather warnings, and other emergencies. Arranges for air or ground ambulance, fire trucks, rescue personnel, and other assistance, as required. Acts as crash control until relieved by higher authority.
• Provides publications and navigational charts, regulations and blank forms for aircrew use. Posts and maintains flight information publications (FLIPs), used for flight planning purposes, and ensures that such publications are current. Utilizes automated systems to originate, transmit, file, and maintain NOTAMS, with respect to the operation of the facility; maintains file of all other NOTAMS received and originated by other facilities. Posts special airfield notices in flight planning areas to ensure that aviators are aware of all local hazards. Maintains an adequate supply of flight plans, manifests, standard instrument departure forms, flight planning cards, etc. Maintains a daily log for dispatch section activities and prepares necessary reports.

The position resides within the infrastructure and support functions of the state National Guard; the incumbent is not subject to mobilization, nor is the work described part of the military mission; and the incumbent does not perform a key advisory or essential administrative role that is inherently military. In addition, the position must meet one of the following: It does not have a comparable military function; the position is required in full-time (civilian) role when the organization, or similar military position, is mobilized to perform continuing post-mobilization functions; or the position requires a skill or competency that necessitates technical expertise or professional qualifications that cannot be readily found in the military structure of the state military force.
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Conditions of employment
Recruitment/Relocation
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive IS NOT authorized.
PCS
Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest.

• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a one or two year trial period.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must maintain proper security clearance.

Security Clearance: at a minimum a National Agency Check is required prior to position assignment.
Qualifications
LEAD AIRFIELD OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, GS-2150-11: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-09 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector, but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. Specialized experience may have been demonstrated by performing duties such as: 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).
Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date: You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by 09/07/2026
Education
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
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When there is a positive education or certification requirement, or you are using education to qualify as a substitution for experience, copies of transcripts (unofficial) and/or certificates are required at the time of application to verify that you meet the educational/certification requirement or substitution. Failure to provide transcripts and/or certificates at the time of application will result in automatic disqualification.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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: www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please email ng.ca.caarng.list.j1-hro-recruitfedjobs-usas@army.mil or Fax to 916-854-3439.
This is an Excepted Service position. Applicants who currently hold a Competitive Service status and is offered a position with the California National Guard, will lose their Competitive Service status to become Excepted Service. Competitive Service applicants who are Career and have completed the three year service requirement permanent tenure (Block 24 reflects "1") are eligible for lifetime reinstatement rights. Competitive Service applicants who are Career Conditional and have not completed the three year service requirement (Block 24 reflects "2") are eligible for three year reinstatement rights.
As a condition of employment, new appointees are required to serve a trial period. Individuals who are initially appointed to a permanent or indefinite position in the CMD must complete a one (1) or two (2) year trial period subject to appointment type (DSMT or T5) and veteran's preference. Trial periods for federal excepted service employees are established under 5 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter A-Part 11.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (the Fair Chance Act) prohibits Federal agencies and Federal contractors acting on their behalf from requesting that an applicant for Federal employment disclose criminal history record information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment to that applicant. When it is alleged that an agency employee has violated the requirements, an applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance with 5 U.S.C. 9202 and 5 CFR part 920 by an employee of the agency.
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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.
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