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DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
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A Director of Operations is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a company or organization. Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates delivery of goods and services. Supervises staff, oversee projects and daily work activities. May have responsibility for managing supplies and materials, budgets or customer relations; may serve as liaison to senior management.
$150,484 / year median in Hawaii
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requirements Hickam AFB, HI Top Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description Duties The primary purpose of this position is: To exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the 15th Operations Group (OG) as Deputy to the Commander. With the commander, the incumbent oversees the complex. numerous, and varied day-to-day worldwide execution of combat and airlift flying operations, operations support, and special operations under peacetime. contingency and wartime. The incumbent is authorized to make technical and executive decisions for the 15th OG Commander in all areas of functional responsibility; represents the group and the commander at meetings, conferences. official functions. and community events; and, when acting as the senior group official in the absence of the commander, possesses the same authority and prerogative as the commander, excluding UCMJ authority which is vested in military officers only. Exercises second level supervisory and managerial authorities.
Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, and techniques for employment of unit-assigned aircraft (F-22, C-17, C-37). Knowledge of and skill in the application of rated aviator expertise, as either a pilot or navigator.
Duties:
Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the 15th Operations Group Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and 15th WG objectives. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents the 15th OG with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. As 15th Operations Group senior civilian and operational subject matter expert, acts as sole process owner and source of continuity for all aviation-related installation support activities. Leads and/or participates ID special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments to include making periodic, comprehensive assessments and evaluation of program goals/objectives which provide a basis for long-range planning to enhance the organization's management support capabilities. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. "This is a Supervisory Position." A 1 year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Incumbent is subject to the normal pressures, deadlines and other conditions inherent in high-level leadership positions. Position requires incumbent to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position security access requirements, at least at the Top-Secret level. In order to meet special or unscheduled activities, may be required to work at uncommon hours with brief advance notice. A valid driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles. This is a centrally managed position in the operations career fieldQualifications Conditions of Employment:
This position has been identified as a designated position under the Air Force Drug Testing Plan. Incumbent of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test. Requires frequent presence on an operational Air Force flight line. Incumbent must be able or be capable of meeting requirements for unescorted flight line access and certification to operate a motor vehicle on the flight line. Position is designated as a key position. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling of the position during an emergency are not available. 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, 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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of flying operations, command center communications, intelligence procedures, aeromedical evacuation, and current operations which includes worldwide deployment of aircraft and personnel in the planning and execution of military operations. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, and techniques for employment of unit-assigned aircraft (F-22, C-17, C-37). Knowledge of and skill in the application of rated aviator expertise, as either a pilot or navigator.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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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 flying operations, command center communications, intelligence procedures, aeromedical evacuation, and current operations which includes worldwide deployment of aircraft and personnel in the planning and execution of military operations. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and direct flight operations functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, and techniques for employment of unit-assigned aircraft (F-22, C-17, C-37). Knowledge of and skill in the application of rated aviator expertise, as either a pilot or navigator.