Summary
This National Guard position is for a Command & Control Specialist (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1491000and is part of the 151 Wing Command Post located in Sale Lake City, UT with the Utah Air National Guard.
This vacancy priority is those who are current military members of the Utah Air National Guard.
The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is SMSgt Jeffrey Lawson.
This position has the potential to convert to AGR in the future.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This is a Title 32 excepted position.
This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process.
This vacancy priority is those who are current military members of the Utah Air National Guard.
Duties
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list
As a Command & Control Specialist (TITLE 32), GS-2101-9, you will:
- Transmits instructions to aircrews and support assets to coordinate launch, recall, execution, and terminating missions in support of operational events.
- Maintains certification in the Emergency Action Procedures (EAP) of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), Unified Commands, Air Mobility Command (AMC), United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and National Guard Bureau (NGB).
- Learn and retain for instant recall and reference, a considerable body of knowledge related to EAP.
- In a minimum of time and without error, controllers must be able to copy, decode, validate, process and relay the message to appropriate personnel and complete checklist actions in response to any tasking received from HHQ.
- Establishes priority of actions based on a variety of situations and uses judgement to resolve multiple tasking received simultaneously.
- Controls movement and status of the alert force, and coordinates alert force requirements with key base agencies such as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) tower, Central Security Control (CSC), Maintenance Operations Center (MOC), and Fire Department.
- Serves as the key point of contact on all matters concerning crews, aircraft, the alert facility, Crisis Action Team (CAT), and the Command Post.
- Provides a variety of briefings to the CAT and the alert force.
- Responds to numerous quick response situations initiating Quick Reaction Checklists (QRCs). Executes and supports all aspects of Tanker Strategic Aircraft Reconstitution Team (TSART) procedures.
- Utilizes a variety of communications security (COMSEC) documents in accomplishing the mission.
- Utilizes numerous voice and record communications systems as the primary link between the Wing Commander, CAT and HHQ to accomplish command and control duties and responsibilities.
- Accomplishes recall of the CAT and wing personnel as directed by the commander or HHQ.
- Gathers information for Operational Reporting (OPREP) regarding significant events or incidents involving personnel and wing assets that require reporting to HHQ, Contingency Operations, significant peacetime events, and state emergency situations.
- Advises the commander on reporting requirements.
- Categorizes events to determine the level of notification required.
- Prepares, determines classification and precedence, numbers, records, and releases reports via voice and record copy.
- Evaluates and interprets situations which would require multiple reports to be submitted on events that are ongoing.
- Reviews and updates information in required MAJCOM databases to reflect status of aircraft and crews.
- Convenes voice reporting conferences and determines who should be included in said conferences.
- Responsible for submission of OPREP reports for wing agencies and tenant units. Incumbents maintain certification in this area.
- Selects and submits numerous mission movement reports in support of wing and HHQ tasking.
- Data provided by the controller must be properly formatted and error free to interface with HHQ flight management systems.
- Evaluates and interprets mission changes which would require multiple reports to be submitted.
- Coordinates high priority missions with the CAT and HHQ.
- Coordinates on base support for wing and transient aircraft as a result of mission movement reports.
- Provides information to aircrews concerning clearances to operate aircraft, weather and field conditions, divert airfield status, and pertinent operating and procedural instructions.
- Controls the movement of aircraft on the unit's ramp.
- Alerts aircrews to meet mission requirements in response to HHQ tasking.
- Receives arrival and departure messages making queries concerning overdue aircraft and notifying the appropriate authorities.
- Monitors primary crash phone system, and activates and transmits emergency information on secondary crash circuits as required. Incumbents maintain certification in this area.
- Submits flight plans and coordinates changes to FAA via Aeronautical Information System (AIS) or voice systems to support flying (mission) operations.
- Must have extensive knowledge concerning both domestic and international flight planning.
- Prior to submission of flight data, will review and evaluate proposed flight plan for technical accuracy and compliance with appropriate directives.
- Provide a variety of briefings to aircrews concerning safety of flight issues such as Notice to Airmen (NOTAMS), airfield advisories, weather, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Compatible Military Assignments: Open AFSC
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
- Min ASVAB scores: 55-GEN, 57-ADMIN
- Potential to convert to AGR in the future.
- National Guard Membership is required.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
- Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)..
- Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
- May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate, to perform temporary duty assignments.
Qualifications
*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.
**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Must have experience following directives and regulations. Experience interpreting and applying published directives or regulations. Experience communicating with others?
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS 9:
1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-2101-7 (Must submit SF50 to validate response)
OR
Experience in mission planning for preflight, in-flight, ground or command and control (C2) duties according to specific transportation functions. Receiving, interpreting, extracting, and disseminating relevant data for mission planning or execution. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems?
Education
Not applicable for this position.
Benefits
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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.
Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:
1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.
If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.
- Must provide transcripts for education requirements if applicable.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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