AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP. This National Guard position is for a AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number PDD2934000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.

As a AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-0301-9, you will plan, analyze, manage and control all operational & administrative aspects of aviation resources, safety, training, and flight hours by utilizing the Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS). 1. Serves as a management analyst with responsibility to advise and correct all operational and administrative aspects of the Aviation Resource Management System. Maintains, controls, and assigns security levels to users to ensure security of the database. Develops and implements unique applications programs using base-level computers to meet the specific needs of the unit. Designs, develops, and modifies reports using System Query Language (SQL) and ad hoc queries to provide leadership with data retrieved through selective manipulation of the database. Analyzes management report products to determine program adequacy and accuracy, trends, and recommends corrective actions as required. Communicates with ARMS Working Group (AWG) and Air Force Major Command points of contact regarding ARMS updates for issues or desired changes to the system and to ensure ANG use of the ARMS program is compatible with the Air Force standards, i.e., aviation objectives, policies, plans, and concepts. Identifies system related problems, their possible causes, and repairs or requests system repairs to the proper authority or DoD agencies. Performs system upgrades when required to ensure all users maintain minimum requirements. Establishes or modifies local operating procedures for providing data automation support through coordination with host Information Processing Center (IPC) and users. Ensures all Standard Systems Group modifications and changes are implemented in ARMS to comply with the base-level requirements. Maintains liaison with Local Area Network managers to ensure the proper use of computer systems. Writes and submits data automation enhancement, system maintenance, and deficiency reports to appropriate organization or agency. 2. Perform the following operations for an average of 100 aircrew members. Provides go-no-go reports and conducts pre-mission and post-mission reviews; records aircrew and aircraft flying hour data; determines aviation service actions for attached and assigned flying personnel as it directly affects mission accomplishment and safety of flight. Develops and executes procedures for the completion of annual flight physicals and receipt of documentation medically clearing crewmembers for flight status. Researches, validates, and interprets Air Force Instruction (AFI) Mission Design Series (MDS), specific medical and physiological requirements and flying and ground training requirements; and compares with higher headquarters mission training requirements. Translates these requirements into aircrew training tables, profiles, reports, and utilizes products to brief aircrew, senior leadership, training coordinators, commanders, and outside sources to include Numbered Air Force (NAF), Major Commands (MAJCOM), and Headquarters (HQ) U.S. Air Force (USAF) to show training requirements, overall training objectives, and accomplishments. Notifies commander of individuals who fail to maintain flying or medical standards. Analyzes programmed reports for adequacy and accuracy related to mission requirements and brief results to aircrew and commanders. Prepares and maintains correspondence as needed for suspensions, extensions, and waivers. Creates, analyze, and maintain end of month reports that monitors Aviation Positions Indicator (API) codes, Aviation Service Codes (ASC), entitlement status and flying status to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations. Authenticates, certifies, and publishes aeronautical orders to start, suspend, disqualify or terminate aircrew member's requirement to perform operational flying or jump duties. Determines eligibility to award aeronautical ratings and aviation badges. Develops database queries to assist in identification of suspense actions or actions requested by senior leadership to include promotion boards, disciplinary boards, or commander specific requirements. Develops and maintains procedures with outside agencies to validate that aircrew medical requirements are in compliance and accomplished in accordance with appropriate Department of Defense and Air Force Instruction. Provides individual aircrew aviation service and historical data to requesting civilian and federal agencies for several purposes to include aircraft accident investigations and the intent to hire purposes under FAA guidelines and according to the Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996. Writes and revises several independent local operating instructions including Aircraft Accident Procedures. 3. Performs other duties as assigned.

This is an indefinite position, tenure 3, with a time limit determined by the needs of the agency. Any permanent military technician who is selected for this position will become tenure 3. The selectee will receive the same benefits and entitlements as the tenure 1 employee, but will be considered tenure 3 for purposes of reduction in force. You can be terminated at any time with a 30-day notice. If a permanent resource becomes available, incumbent may be converted to a permanent appointment without competition. Military Grades: E3 - E6 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 4. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. 5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. 6. Wear of the military uniform is MANDATORY. 7. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. 8. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

No substitution of education for specialized experience.