Airfield Manager GS-2150-12

Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Aviation

Equipment, Facilities

Range Support

Job Summary

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)

WHAT IS ATEC? 

ATEC is the Army’s independent test and evaluation organization. We are a team of Civilian and Military personnel working together to provide America’s Military with the best equipment to win and return home safely. At ATEC, we have a saying: If a Soldier rides, wears, shoots, or deploys it, we test it. ATEC is at the forefront of testing and evaluating technologies of the future from autonomous aerial/ground vehicles to hypersonic weapons. Each day, top scientists and engineers test and evaluate cutting-edge equipment. Our workforce is highly technical and skilled, comprised of more than 8,500 military, civilian, and contract personnel. Engineers, scientists, technicians, researchers, and evaluators work with innovative, advanced technologies in 24 testing and research locations across the U.S. States and around the world. If you are a civilian who wants their work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., see: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com. 

PLACE OF WORK: 

Dugway Proving Ground is seeking applicants with a background in airfield management for the Airfield Manager position located in the Range and Airfield Operations Branch in the Operations Division for Dugway Proving Ground, UT. Dugway Proving Ground is approximately 50 minutes from Tooele, Utah, and 90-minute drive from Salt Lake City, Utah. Dugway offers affordable on post housing as well as subsidized commuter van transport. Contact the Relocation Program Manager at 435-831-2260. For more information about Dugway's beautiful terrain and community go to our website at https://www.atec.army.mil/dpg/. Normal working hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm. 

The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command has various incentives that may be available for highly qualified candidates. These include Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, Student Loan Repayment, and Credit for Leave Accrual. Incentives may be authorized IAW agency policy. 

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. For more information on PCS, click https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqpcs.cfm . When you perform a Civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information

The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command is posting this advertisement for the subject position above under the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) Direct-Hire Authority. 

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as the Airfield Manager responsible for managing airfield facilities in support of Dugway Proving Ground.
• Plans airfield operations to include areas such as flight dispatch, flight validation, airfield facilities, and equipment management.
• Execute the Dugway Proving Ground aviation safety program as the Airfield Safety Officer.
• Serves as manager for all airspace activities for the command.

Job Qualification

U.S. Citizens who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the following series:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN

Specialized Experience

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.

Specialized Experience for the GS-12: In order to be found qualified, your resume must reflect one year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Establishing procedures for airfield management and flight services ensuring that flying mission or flight safety is not compromised; AND 2) Provide guidance and coordination in emergency situations on the airfield. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

• Airfield Operations 
• Safety Operations
• Communication Skills

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described above. If your resume includes a photograph/inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility/qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ . You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications for this position. If determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Conditions of Employment

• Position requires applicant to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Position requires up to 10% TDY/Business Travel.
• Position requires a pre-employment and annual physical.
• Position is requires working around equipment that generates noise, vibration, and heat.
• Position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Position has been designated “mission essential”. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, you will be required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission needs. 
• Position is subject to initial and random drug testing.
• Commensurate with mission requirements, you be required to work overtime and other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Call back and emergency duty are occasional requirements of this position.
• This is a term position, NTE 5 years, may be made permanent without further competition. 
• This is an obligated position. An obligated position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration rights or entitlement based on active military service, recovery from a compensable injury, or return rights based on an overseas tour.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel

QUESTIONS or issues please send us a message with the vacancy announcement URL, position title, and location to:

rebekkah.g.young.civ@army.mil