Job summary

You will serve as a Student Control Officer in the Plans and Production Department; Operations Division of Training Air Wing SIX (TRAWING SIX).

Major duties

You will provide technical guidance, recommendations, and assistance to management and the workforce on established student control policies and procedures. You will develop procedures and guidelines for reviewing and verifying information in the student aviation training jackets and monitor squadrons' compliance to regulations. You will ensure complete compliance with all student training directives; reviews, coordinates, and recommends changes to forms and administrative transmittal of aviation training jackets. You will analyze student training jackets to ensure all training has been conducted in compliance with Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) and Commander Training Air Wing (TRAWING) instructions and policies. You will coordinate with the TRAWING Naval Aviation Production Process Officers (NAPP) to ensure metered flow of international students into the flow of US student training in response to NAPP goals and squadron capacity. You will monitor and provides advice on control and maintenance of documents, files, forms and records to promote organizational efficiency and standardization. You will identify issues where delays or potential delays may exist in training class assignments and formulates corrective action to mitigate adverse effects, primarily excessive Time to Train. You will assess the impact of changes in other areas of the organization and makes corresponding changes in student control policies and processes in accordance with CNATRA policy directives. You will provide the leadership necessary to maintain an effective work force and ensures a continuous flow and exchange of information among employees and between employees and their contacts. You will plan work to be accomplished by subordinates based on short- and long-term priorities, with selective consideration of difficulty and the requirements of the assignments and the capabilities of employees. You will evaluate work performance of subordinates; give advice, counsel, and/or instruction to individual employees on both work and administrative matters. You will interview and select candidates for positions within the office and recommends appointments, reassignments and promotions throughout the Wing's training enterprise. You will identify developmental and training needs of employees and make arrangements to address those needs. You will manage inter/intra-TRAWING student flow, providing 100% oversight, supervision, training, counseling and mentoring to student Naval Flight Officers awaiting class assignment, post-training transfer/re-assignment or re-designation.

Qualification

For the GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector applying analytical techniques to assess program inefficiencies by analyzing metrics, training assessments and performance data to recommend process changes and improve the efficiency of a training program. For the GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector applying analytical techniques to identify and evaluate program deficiencies and recommend improvements for program efficiency. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: For the GS-09: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree; OR Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled; OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. For the GS-07: Successful completion of 1 full year of graduate level education; OR Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement; OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: DEVELOPING OTHERS INFLUENCING/NEGOTIATING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS IMPROVEMENT WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.