AIRPLANE PILOT (SURVEILLANCE) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties You will serve as the Pilot in command (PIC) of a high performance/complex aircraft that has been modified to conduct surveillance operations. You will plan and coordinate flight operations with senior management and air traffic control facilities. You will deliver clear concise accurate information to the air crew and ground surveillance personnel during flight operations. You will remain current on laws and regulations pertaining to airborne law enforcement operations. You will prepare a myriad of reports ensuring all products are grammatically correct, precise and clear. Clear communication both oral and written. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued Commercial Pilot's or Airline Transport Pilot's license. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Commercial Pilot Certification or the appropriate military rating. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one-year specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following Minimum Qualification 1- FAA commercial or Airline Transport Pilot's license 2- Instrument Rating 3- 2000 total flight time in Airplane-land category 4- 500 total time in make and model King Air 200/350 5- FAA first or second class medical certificate Applicants must demonstrate each of the six competencies listed below: 1- Situational Awareness - having an awareness and understanding of all the relevant information available and be a good judge of what to anticipate/how to respond. 2- Teamwork - expected to understand each of the crew's roles, anticipate their needs and work as a team to ensure safety procedures are carried out. 3- Application of Procedures - demonstrate an understanding of procedures relating to aircraft safety (including identifying the source of operating instructions), aircraft systems, controls, and instruments. 4- Knowledge of aircraft systems and operating procedures, aerodynamics, flying fundamentals, aircraft instrumentation, ground and flight emergency procedures, and instrument and visual flight rules. 5- Workload management - manages available resources efficiently to prioritize and perform tasks in a timely manner under all circumstances. 6- Problem Solving and Decision Making - accurately identifies risks and resolves problems. Uses the appropriate decision-making processes. Additional information The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) mission is to investigate and defeat criminal, terrorist, and foreign intelligence threats to the United States Navy and Marine Corps-ashore, afloat, and in cyberspace. NCIS is seeking an Airplane Pilot (Surveillance) to support the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Office of Special Projects (OSP). OSP is responsible for providing centralized direction, policy, standard and procedures for the conduct of sensitive complex, counterintelligence (CI) investigations and operations by all NCIS field components. These investigations include but are not limited to espionage, compromise, unauthorized disclosure, and technology transfer. The position described will be assigned to the NCIS, OSP Special Surveillance Team (SST), Aviation Unit. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: . Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. 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. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies. Required Documents A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package. Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified. Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service Honorable, General, etc. is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference? If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference. You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15) Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are r

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