Summary

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This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg Space Force Base is searching for an Airfield Operations and Exercise Planner for 30 OSS (NH-0301-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).

Description:

Space Launch Delta 30 (SLD 30) commands the Western Spaceport and Test Range performing Department of Defense (DoD), civil, national security, and commercial space launch along with missile and aeronautical tests. SLD 30 provides host installation services to DoD, other government agencies, international allies, and commercial customers. The 30th Operations Support Squadron (30 OSS) needs a motivated individual capable of independently identifying tasks to be accomplished, determining courses of action and mission impacts, and presenting strategies to decision makers.

As 30 OSS's Airfield Operations and Exercise Planner, you will lead cross-organizational teams for the planning and execution of airfield-centric events to include satellite deliveries, weapons systems testing, and joint exercises. Additionally you will be responsible for:

- Coordinating with outside DoD, government, commercial, and international organizations to determine mission requirements.

- Managing programs necessary for safe and effective operations on the airfield.

- Analyzing and implementing relevant Department of the Air Force, FAA, and local policies and regulations.

Key Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw reasonable conclusions, devise solutions to complex problems, and identify changes and trends.

2. Knowledge and ability to conduct extensive long-range and short-range planning and analyses.

3. Knowledge and ability to coordinate DoD exercise planning, preparation and support.

4. Ability to communicate effectively (rapidly, clearly, and distinctly), both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.

5. Ability to interpret and translate applicable DoD, USAF, USSF, FAA and local regulations and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

6. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups within and outside immediate work unit including field-level representatives.

7. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.

8. Knowledge of operational DOD, USAF, USSF, FAA, and local Airfield Traffic Control and Airfield Management directives, instructions, and equipment.

9. Ability in performing studies and systematically analyze a wide variety of complex problems within established time constraints

10. Knowledge of military aviation operations and requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• PCS/Relocation funding is available.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• May be required travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• This position is eligible for telework 2-4 days a pay period.
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications.

Qualifications

The 0301 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

• Benefits
  
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  Review our benefits
  
  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.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
  
  
  1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
  2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
  3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
     
     • Job title
     • Detailed duties and accomplishments
     • Employer's name and address
     • Supervisor's name and phone number
     • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
     • Hours per week
     • Salary, if applicable
  4. Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
  
  
  College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
  
  Email
  
  HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
  
  Address
  
  USSF - Space Systems Command
  
  1670 Space Force Pentagon
  
  Washington, DC 20330
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:

1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
   
   • Job title
   • Detailed duties and accomplishments
   • Employer's name and address
   • Supervisor's name and phone number
   • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
   • Hours per week
   • Salary, if applicable
4. Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.

Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management

Email

HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil

Address

USSF - Space Systems Command

1670 Space Force Pentagon

Washington, DC 20330

US

Next steps

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request