Aviation Planner

• You will interface with installation and operational planners to determine and validate requirements.
• You will routinely brief action officers and senior leaders on aviation programs, issues and initiatives as required.
• You will assess the impact of realignment and adjustment constraints on command programs and develop recommendations that may impact organization structures.
• You will provide staff assistance to assigned subordinate commands as required and appropriate.
• You will perform aviation training duties and tasks to improve training capabilities that result in increased overall aviation combat readiness.
• You will develop, staff, coordinate and monitor aviation logistic matters pertaining to plans and policies.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• This is an overseas position. You will be subject to and must be able to satisfy the overseas requirements of the 26Jul12 DODI 1400.25 V1230: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025v1230.pdf
• This position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States which could include remote or isolated sites. You may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• If eligible for permanent change of station, the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement to establish a Government time in service requirement of 12 months.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• May be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country's laws/regulations.
• You will be required to sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment acknowledging receipt and understanding of the statement of living and working conditions for this location.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a Non-Critical Sensitive position requiring a SECRET security clearance. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• The incumbent of this position may be recalled to the workplace, work overtime, and on weekends and holidays as required.
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) driver’s license.
• Occasional travel or Temporary Additional Duty (TAD) up to 10% may be required annually.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• A pre-employment physical examination is required.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Conducting, leading and monitoring execution of functions involving aviation programs; coordinating assessment strategies to ensure aviation mandates and/or requirements for projects are achieved; AND determining aviation training facilities requirements for realigned and reorganized activities.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

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.