Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Pope AFB, North Carolina
Salary Range: $111147 - $144493 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 serve a directorate that encompasses a full spectrum logistics management program, multiple training and integration programs, a production program, and a cradle-to-grave Tactical Surveillance Equipment (TSE) program.
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Qualifications: cond't- This position is emergency-essential (E-E). The incumbent of this position must meet all requirements of E-E positions and may be required as a condition of employment to take a series of annual boosters to immunize against anthrax and other diseases. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent or designated alternate, must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an E-E position and requires that the incumbent, or designated alternate, be removed from military recall status if alternatives for filling the position are not readily available. The work may require the employee to conduct freefall and/or static line parachuting, perform underwater operations, utilize alternate insertion/extraction methods, handle weapons/explosives, and drive motor vehicles and/or water craft in support of diverse mission, training, exercise, test, and maintenance requirements. The incumbent may be required to perform terminal and/or en route Air Traffic Control (ATC) duties. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, Administration and Management Positions, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of, and expert skill in, Special Tactics advanced operations, procedures, techniques, technology, tactics, systems, equipment, and methods to include, but not limited to advanced force protection, mission planning, command and control, close target reconnaissance, surveillance, small unit tactics, alternate insertion/extraction training, tactical vehicle operations, vehicle acquisition, advanced communications, air traffic control, navigational aids and radar beacons, fire support using various aircraft, munitions weaponeering, collateral damage control, assault zone operations, personnel recovery operations, battlefield trauma, weather reporting, and intelligence. Expert knowledge in applying a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of tactics and special programs, the integration of diverse functions, and the overall improvement of actual effectiveness in comparison to goals. Comprehensive knowledge of applicable policies, regulations, and precedents to include, but not limited to joint service, governmental, and organizational goals, command structure, programs, processes, relationships, and milestones so as to implement plans and combine related directorate efforts with those of outside agencies. Knowledge of major issues, program goals, work operations, and managerial channels of organizations involved in logistics management, TSE, tactics development, and training, so as to develop new processes and integrate programs with little to no precedent. Knowledge of maintenance, support and test equipment, technical data, facilities support, design interface, supply support, inventory management, packing, handling, storage, transportation, instructional design, training, TSE, and TTP development. Knowledge of operational security to work with sensitive equipment and operational concepts. Knowledge of contractual processes, procedures, and technical requirements. Knowledge of and familiarity with the Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP), Major Force Programs (MFP), DoD appropriations, Budget Estimate Submissions (BES), and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) programming in order to properly plan, submit, and defend the budget. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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: Knowledge of, and expert skill in, Special Tactics advanced operations, procedures, techniques, technology, tactics, systems, equipment, and methods to serve as an operational baseline for technical work, TTP development, interface, and program integration. Includes skill in professional Air Traffic Control. Knowledge of basic theories and principles of systems design, specifications development techniques; and an understanding of acquisition and maintenance requirements as well as organizational functions involved in logistical support. Knowledge of basic theories and principles of specialized TSE systems design, specifications development techniques, and organizational functions involved in TSE. Knowledge of instructional design, test and measurement principles, safety and security regulations, and operational risk management. Knowledge of and familiarity with the Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP), Major Force Programs (MFP), DoD appropriations, Budget Estimate Submissions (BES), and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) programming in order to properly plan, submit, and defend the budget. Knowledge of contractual processes, procedures, and technical requirements. Ability to analyze, plan, coordinate, and integrate work operations in order to meet overall program requirements and objectives. Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute large-scale exercises. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 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 (ET) on 05/13/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12954616 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: 2026-05-13