Clarification from the agency

All personnel eligible for Title 5 Excepted Service Employment

Performs as an instructor for the Air Battle Manager/Weapons Director position. Ensures training
encompasses the full spectrum of theory, formal classroom and actual live, distributive and
simulation missions on Battle Management Systems functions. Determines training requirements by
analyzing unit training objectives, missions, combat readiness reports, Training Review Boards,
Standard/Evaluation reports and directives. Prepares local course outlines to include: operation of
complex classified electronic and telecommunications equipment, involving audio and video
programming equipment, high powered transmitters, receivers, antenna systems, and
communications terminal equipment; basic crewmember duties and responsibilities; safety
precautions in an electronic environment; psychological factors and mission procedures. Develops
lesson plans in accordance with syllabus courseware. Develops, establishes, validates and maintains
unit computer systems training programs using operation training and tracking software. Monitors
the training status of personnel and ensures that supplemental and/or remedial training is
accomplished. Develops unit mission section specific instructional standards, training plans, tests,
lesson plans, and other training materials. Identifies resource and funding requirements. Performs
cost analysis, task analysis, and student load factor analysis. Evaluates training program
effectiveness. Leads or participates in process improvement teams to recommend improvements to
instructional methods or processes. Works with training contractors. Participates in workshops and
course reviews. Participates in conferences and recommends course changes. Provides feedback on
contractor courseware and instructional effectiveness. Schedules upgrade and proficiency training
for personnel. Schedules and conducts training for instructors and examiners on instructional
methodology, student assessment and training techniques to develop instructor proficiency.
Conducts training for worldwide capability to include initial, upgrade and proficiency training to
established standards and Air Force Instructions (AFI's). Conducts tests of sophisticated electronic
communications systems. Interfaces with maintenance and contractor personnel to ensure
compliance with technical manuals, regulations, and work standards. Ensures continuing classroom
and crew training device instruction on continuous programmed weapons systems upgrades to
communications and mission radar systems. Monitors and evaluates individual training
accomplishments. Applies existing or devises new measurement tools. Maintains current records of
academic and positional ground training. Counsels students, evaluates student's potential, and
makes determinations and readiness for evaluation, and recommends/initiates military classification
action as appropriate. Conducts training that maintains the highest level of combat mission-ready proficiency of assigned crewmembers, instructors, and examiners. Ensures training effectively covers all tasks on master task listing and current regulations/directives /instructions and promptly incorporates new training objectives and changes in procedures. Coordinates with scheduling and training offices in the
development of training scenarios, which provide effective and efficient upgrade, proficiency, and
currency training, maximizing resources. Reviews training records to ensure timely completion and
proper documentation. Maintains proficiency as a mission-ready qualified instructor by passing
written and academic standardization/evaluation examinations to demonstrate knowledge and
abilities required by the position.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Permanent positions require a 24-month trial period.
• Supervisory positions require a 12-month trial period.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.

Qualifications

THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experience. Resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered.

In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

The USA Jobs resume builder is recommended to ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below. YOUR RESUME MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES, MAXIMUM.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience that provided a general knowledge and understanding of traffic or transportation programs or operations. Experience, education, or training in following directives and regulations. Experience interpreting and applying published directives or regulations. Experience communicating with others.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience, education, or training routine and non-routine preflight, in-flight, post-flight, ground or command and control (C2) duties according to specific transportation functions. Receives, interprets, extracts, and disseminates relevant data for mission planning or execution. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing:

• Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.

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