Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Naha, Okinawa, Japan
Salary Range: $63795 - $82938 Per Year
Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to performs as the subject matter expert and technical lead for managing the real-time operations and use of the DoD's largest bilateral and joint exercise and training range within INDOPACOM. Providesoversight and direction for the coordination and control of all training and operational missions for 30 U.S.
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Qualifications: Conditions of Employment Continued: Must have training Range and Airspace operations experience; at least 3-years is highly desired. The position may require the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions. The incumbent of this position must have the ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time while controlling aircraft in a dimly lit IFR radar control room. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions Series 0301. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of technical procedures and requirements related to aviation activities for the installation in order to assess compliance with Federal Aviation Administration, and Host Nation policies and decision of record findings; knowledge of air traffic control laws, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to airspace and range management; knowledge of the National Environmental policy Act and requirements to environmentally assess various federal actions such as establishment of new special use airspace, military training routes, restricted area airspace and air refueling tracks; knowledge of MAJCOM program goals and objectives and methods of evaluating the worth of airspace program accomplishments; knowledge of and experience with the laws, regulations, and processes pertaining to encroachment issues. Historical knowledge of installation flying training mission. Duties require ability to guide interdisciplinary installation teams and groups and the public with varying scientific, political, cultural, and economic perspectives to develop recommendation and information regarding encroachment and air space; comprehensive knowledge of the JOTRC scheduling processes, practices, procedures, policies, standards, and operational requirements; extensive knowledge of air, ground, and maritime spaces, to include the capabilities and limitation of airspace, ranges, operational resources, and range safety requirements; an intensive working knowledge of the Data Collection and Scheduling Tool (DCAST) software scheduling tool; recent knowledge of Airspace and Range Management regulations and policies as well as mature judgement, thoroughness, tact, and communication skills in order to function under the complexity of diverse interests, objectives, and unforeseen problems/issues; knowledge of customer issues, plans, and program goals in order to effectively implement accurate real-time scheduling procedures to reduce any delays in test/training requirements; general knowledge of USAF, USMC, USN, and USA training policies and procedures; comprehensive knowledge of and experience in FAA Air Traffic Control procedures, and in the operations and scheduling of aircraft, special use airspace and ATC controlled airspace, ranges, and data collection systems in order to provide for the maximum utilization of range resources. OR EDUCATION: I have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: In-depth knowledge of the of training Ranges and Airspace scheduling processes, practices, procedures, policies, standards and operational requirements. Comprehensive knowledge and application of the Data Collection and Scheduling Tool (DCAST) system. Extensive knowledge of airspace, ground, and maritime space management programs, to include the capabilities and limitations of airspace, ranges, test resources and range safety requirements. Ability to understand, interpret, and enforce DoD, USAF, USN, INDOPACOM, PACAF regulations, bilateral agreements, and policies associated with major range facilities. Ability to resolve resource conflicts and to ensure asmooth flow for overall scheduling and operation of training rangesand airspace. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to identify, direct, or coordinate actions required in providing needed service. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/04/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12947617 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2026-05-04