In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems, in maintaining, retailing, purchasing, or procurement of automotive, rail, air, bus, or other transportation equipment or services, or in the operation of a commercial transportation facility or terminal that demonstrated knowledge of fleet operations; familiarity with Federal, State, and municipal regulations governing the use of transportation vehicles; and the maintenance of inventories and cost computations. Examples of specialized experience include: Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of air refueling policies, contingency mobility operational plans (OPLANS), principles and practices; Thorough knowledge of Air Force air refueling policies and procedures; Broad knowledge of Air Force air operations, practices, plans, concepts, worldwide missions and policies of the command's functional activities to develop, integrate and coordinate transportation plans and programs; In depth knowledge of flight operations, visual and instrument flight rules, Federal Aviation regulations, the international airway routes and structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts; In depth knowledge of aircraft systems and aircraft performance capabilities and limitations to include range, fuel capabilities, requirements, configuration, loading, takeoff data and weight restrictions, aircraft altitude/airspeed aircraft systems malfunctions, worldwide route planning, etc.; In depth knowledge of a variety of transportation and Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents in transoceanic flight preparation and execution. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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: Comprehensive Knowledge of a wide range of air refueling operational concepts, policies, contingency mobility war plans, principles and procedures. Knowledge of tactical fighter/bomber planning policies that pertain to air refueling, deployment planning, concepts, goals, procedures, guidelines and requirements for long duration flights. Knowledge of flying instructions, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, guidelines, and worldwide route planning, international airways routes and structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, diplomatic clearance requirements, aeronautical charts, airways, area avoids flight safety issues and critical flight planning procedures. Knowledge of flight operations, visual and instrument flight rules, Federal Aviation Regulations, airfield information and restrictions, enroute supplements, i.e., runway length, load bearing capability, type of fuel available, aircrew limitations, etc. Knowledge of aircraft capabilities and limitations to include range, fuel requirements, configuration, and loading and takeoff weight restrictions. Knowledge of various transportation computer-based software programs. Ability 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.