Summary
This position is part of the TX 147th Attack Wing, and is located in Ellington Field JRB, Houston, Texas. The purpose of this position is to provide and/or administer advanced technical training, organizational readiness, and mission preparation/execution for a group of Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operators.
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Clarification from the agency
CAT 1 - Open to public (Nationwide) - US citizens, US nationals or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States. Texas Air National Guard Membership is Required.
Duties
As a SUPERVISORY INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32) with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Establishes work schedules and daily duty assignments. Provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance, ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates actions to correct performance or misconduct. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive materials.
- Performs mission execution in all section activities to include standards and evaluations, qualification training, scheduling, and tactics, techniques, and procedures. Possesses knowledge of a wide range of Airborne ISR concepts, principles, and practices; and an in-depth knowledge of specific functional areas of Signals Intelligence to accomplish work processes through the use of related intelligence systems, mission equipment, methods, services, and facilities. Reviews, analyzes, and resolves difficult and highly complex intelligence problems. Develops briefings for mission preparation, including combat planning, weather factors, mission objectives, and other agency coordination to ensure effective mission execution. Makes mission recommendations to OPS officer. Develops operations exercises which test the capabilities and proficiency of the crew.
- Must perform duties in one or more of the following sections:
- Weapons and Tactics: Enables weapon system optimization for intelligence system employment and integration into Combat Air Force operations. Develops and teaches advanced warfighter educational lessons to all squadron personnel. Conducts warfighter education to combat mission ready (CMR) personnel. Works closely with the operations training section to expand the recurring training program (classroom and scenario) to increase the crew baseline knowledge.
- Operations Training: Ensures combat readiness and proficiency of Airborne ISR operators. Executes the training program for all unit operators including system capabilities, tactics, and employment considerations. Executes a detailed training plan to create certified operators capable of deploying and providing desired ISR capability to combatant commanders. Plans, organizes, and instructs academic and hands-on training pertaining to the use of intelligence systems; provides advice on the proper weapons and tactics to enhance execution of the ISR mission. Supervises and executes policy, instructions, and procedures governing the overall management of the training program.
- Standardization/Evaluation: Evaluates unit compliance with gaining major command standards and directives. Participates in staff assistance visits (SAVs) and management/compliance inspections. Conducts SAVs to functional and operational areas within the squadron, and upon request, at other units. Prepares local guidance implementing compliance and special emphasis findings for unit standardization/evaluation program. Interprets regulations and provides advice, assistance and policy guidance to the unit on implementation of higher headquarters (HHQ) directives accordingly. Establishes and maintains a Self-Assessment Program for standardization and evaluation functions.
- Scheduling: Evaluates training requirements against available simulator and aircraft resources to meet the needs of the unit training program. Coordinates training requirements with external agencies ensuring compatibility and effectiveness goals are aligned with unit training program. Researches regulatory guidance to ensure only qualified operators are scheduled for available training scenarios.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Texas Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Texas Air National Guard. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please visit or contact a Texas Army National Guard recruiter before applying for this position.
Areas of Consideration: CAT 1. Nationwide, Excepted. This includes:
- All currently employed T32/T5 full-time permanent, indefinite, and temporary personnel of the Texas Army/Air National Guard.
- All current members of the Army/Air National Guard, and individuals eligible for immediate membership in the Texas Air National Guard.
Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office.
Remarks:
- Must maintain a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance level which is based on the position security access requirement.
- 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.
- Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
- Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
- This position requires the incumbent to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station. The incumbent must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
- Incumbent is required to maintain qualifications and/or certifications of position assigned.
- Texas Air National Guard Membership is required., compatible unit and Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) assignments, to include medical requirements of the position.
- Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Direct deposit is mandatory.
Qualifications
In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Resume must clearly demonstrate experiences and competencies needed to fully perform the finance program work. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made.
General Experience: Minimum Requirements: 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. Experience preparing clear and concise written reports.
To qualify at the GS-11 grade level your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following:
Specialized Experience:
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector with experience, education or training developing and recommending policy, organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of intelligence operations. Experience in administrative, investigative, or technical work which required the applicant to deal effectively with others. Experience collecting, evaluating and organizing pertinent facts and to analyze and prepare clear and concise reports. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
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, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
Only experience gained by closing date of this position will be considered.
Military Requirements:
This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard.
Military Assignment:
AFSC: 14NX
Rank Spread:
Officers: O-1 (2d Lt) through O5 (Lt Col)
Education
There is not an educational requirement 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 qualified, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume should include the following for related positions held:
- Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
- Hours worked per week
- To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
- Duties performed - In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.
2. Most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 ( SF-50), if applicable.
3. Other supporting documents: Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s): Cover Letter, DD-214, certifications and Transcript.
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/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12386385~
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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