Clarification from the agency

Open to current ND Air National Guard Members

The primary purpose of the position is to perform specialized intelligence duties as a Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) unit crew commander and to train assigned military unit members in the duties and functions associated with multi-intelligence (multi-INT) Tasking, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TPED) activities.

• Serves as a ISR unit crew commander, responsible and accountable for all facets of ISR unit operations and production to include time critical targeting (TCT), direct threat warning, battle damage assessment, combat identification, combat search and rescue, multi-INT correlation, threat analysis, mapping, intelligence preparation of the battlespace, situation monitoring, and mission reporting.
• Assesses incoming and exploited mission data and provides cross-cueing sensor/tip-offs to other platforms and exploitation sections improving multi-INT correlation.
• Provides input on performance evaluation, career guidance, and technical assistance to full-time and traditional intelligence personnel.
• Reviews and approves post-mission reports containing the analysis derived from each exploitation function.
• Briefs analysis findings and estimates to the unit commander and mission planners.
• Assures ISR unit crews maintain the capability to provide timely and accurate operational intelligence support and fully trained intelligence personnel during exercises and contingency operations.
• Recognized as an organization expert within functional assignment.
• Coordinates ISR unit training requirements with gaining command intelligence section.
• Plans, organizes, establishes, and manages the methodology for deployment and conduct of intelligence operations during contingency operations.
• Prepares and manages the budgeting of fiscal resources for the ISR unit.

Conditions of employment

• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the ND Air National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top secret/Special Compartmented Information security clearance.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• May be required to perform shift work and/or work uncommon tours on short notice.
• This is an officer position. It is being offered current officers and as a commissioning opportunity for enlisted members. The selectee must meet the rank requirements prior to being appointed into the position.

Qualifications

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION.

NDNG Areas of Considerations (T32 Excepted Service)-- this vacancy is open to Area III.
Area I: All onboard Air Federal Employees (Tenure 1 & 2)
Area II: All onboard Air Federal Employee (Tenure 3)
Area III: All ND Air National Guard military members
Area IV: All Military Members
Area V: All U.S. Citizens

MAX MILITARY GRADES: O4
COMPATIBILE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: 14NX
AFSC is not a disqualifying factor of eligibility, however, selected applicant must obtain the compatible AFSC.


QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE
Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.
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 experiences; however, 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.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have the experience, education, or training which demonstrates administrative, professional, investigative, or technical work requiring the ability to deal effectively with others, to collect, evaluate and organize pertinent facts to prepare clear and concise written reports.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant mustpossess at least one year of specialized experience at the GS 11 grade level or civilian equivalent which includes: 1) Developing and recommending policy; 2) Evaluating intelligence programs to make recommended changes in methods of intelligence operations; 3) Experience collecting, evaluating, and organizing facts to analyze and prepare clear and concise reports; 4) Experience in administrative, investigative, or technical work which required dealing with others efficiently and effectively.

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.

There are tools to assist with resumes and the federal application process located on the NDNG public website which will help with applying for jobs through USA Jobs - https://www.ndguard.nd.gov/job-opportunities.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
NOTE:Ensure you have removed social security numbers from all documentation.

1. YOUR RESUME MUST HAVE COMPLETE INFORMATION. Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/DD/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). 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.

2. Other Supporting Documents. The following supporting documents may be required to support your claim: Transcripts, SF 50, Certifications, Course completion certificates, at least three work related references, separate sheet for justifications to competency statements if not addressed within your resume. Applicant may be asked to provide last three performance appraisals (if available).

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