UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (INSTRUCTOR/OPERATOR)

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required.

As a UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (INSTRUCTOR/OPERATOR), GS-2101-12 your duties are below.

1. Training Instruction: Administers and evaluates flight training in UAS organizations. Is the state subject matter expert on UAS, training programs and doctrine. responsible for increasing training realism by simulating or emulating red, blue, and green forces and equipment, environments, and conditions, and/or stimulating digital command and control systems to improve and/or sustain Unmanned Aircraft Crewmember (UAC) readiness and collective training requirements. Instructs Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required ground school aeronautical knowledge to include aircraft system, aerodynamics, weather, navigation, radio communications, and flight planning. Instructs basic aviation maintenance fundamentals, basic electronics training, and electronic and mechanical maintenance of documentation in accordance with current Army Maintenance Regulations and standards as applicable to UAS. Instructs UAS Emplace/Displacement, ground/flight operations and other aviation related classroom instructions to including Aviation Mission Survivability, Aviation Gunnery, Air Reconnaissance, Scout Operations. (30%)
2. Standardization: Applies technical expertise of aviation standardization requirements to write and comment on operational concepts to prepare Flight Training Guides (FTG) and Programs of Instruction (POI), Aircrew Training Manuals (ATMs), Field Manuals (FMs) and other training publications. Assist and advises co-workers concerning UAS operations and training requirements. Implements accident and mishap prevention techniques and procedures for aviation and ground operations of UAS. Initiates, directs, and monitors a coordinated program for accident and mishap prevention, investigation, and data analysis for UAS activities. Advises the commander on all levels of UAS standardization within the command; assists the commander to develop, implement, evaluate, and manage the unit's Air Crew Training Program. (25%)
3. Operations: Interacts with the Mission Briefing Officer (MBO) to identify, assess, and mitigate risk for the specific mission, responsible for ensuring key mission elements are evaluated, briefed, and understood by all crewmembers. Final Mission Approval Authority for Low risk missions. Serves as Mission Coordinator for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) flight, training operations and as a Training Instructor responsible for instructing military personnel on procedures for operating UAS through instrument control. Responsible for Spectrum Management Operations (SMO) by coordinating with Spectrum Managers to allocate correct frequencies for UAS. Prepares risk assessments, and prepares and conducts mission briefings and debriefings. Ensures the correct and safe conduct of ground and flight operations through constant monitoring. (25%)
4. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. Reviews selection of candidates for subordinate non-supervisory positions and selects subordinate supervisors taking into consideration skills and qualifications, and mission requirements. Ensures reasonable equity among units of performance standards developed, modified, and/or interpreted and rating techniques developed by subordinate supervisors. Explains performance expectations to subordinate supervisors and employees directly supervised and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Manages performance of subordinate supervisors and other employees directly supervised and serves as reviewing official on evaluation of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors. Hears and resolves group grievances and employee complaints referred by subordinate supervisors and employees. Initiates actions to correct performance or conduct problems. Ensures documentation prepared to support actions is proper and complete. Approves leave for subordinates and ensures adequate coverage in organization through 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 material. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Provides a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Ensures that subordinate supervisors have effective interpersonal, communication, and managerial skills to supervise in a workplace with diverse employees. (20%)
5. Performs other duties as assigned. D2692000

Conditions of employment

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Army National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 10/12/2026 . FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position. If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date. Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.

Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.

• Required to maintain a current class 4 flight duty medical exam (FDME) IAW AR 40-501. Ft. Rucker is the only authorized granting official for any waivers.
• Required to maintain currency per Readiness Level and Flight Activity Category levels designated by the commander.
• Required to maintain satisfactory performance on all hands-on, oral and written evaluations per the aircrew training manual TC 3-04.11.
• L1 soldiers must be current with Annual Proficiency and Readiness Test (APART) requirements per AR 95-1 and TC 3-04.11.

Qualifications

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, any PD's, or any other applicants will not be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience that provided a general knowledge and under-standing of traffic or transportation programs or operations. Experience that demonstrated a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled.


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-2101-12: Must haveexperience in the following:

• 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 found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

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 above. 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position:

• Knowledge and skill in oral and written communication techniques and the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively.
• Knowledge of the methods of instruction and training concepts and practices and the skill and ability to apply this knowledge to provide training that maintains the highest level of combat mission-ready proficient crew members.
• Thorough knowledge of radar operation fundamentals, characteristics, and limitations of ground based warning C2, surveillance, and mission systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in surveillance, target detection and tracking, reporting, receiving, displaying, recording and relaying threat data.
• Knowledge and capability to comprehend, plan, coordinate and apply communications methods and analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of battle management concepts and principles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in reading and interpreting computer-generated console situations and tabular displays, electronically generated data and air tasking orders.
• Thorough knowledge of and skill in ECM and ECCM functions.
• Comprehensive knowledge and skills of operating radar, data link, and communications systems requirements.
• Knowledge of mission planning activities and the knowledge and skill to interpret ATO's and SPINS
• Knowledge of and skill in emergency procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of publications maintenance as pertains to mission crew positions.
• Knowledge of theater ground and air activities.
• Knowledge of and skills on EA/EP procedures.
• Knowledge of the Ground Command and Control Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) organization, programs, missions, functions and policies to be able to integrate the units operations into those of the active duty supported units.
• Knowledge of network systems and telecommunication systems technology and operations, sufficient to plan, manage, integrate, test, and/or execute network and telecommunications systems or operations needed to satisfy the mission requirements.
• Ability to ensure system configuration meets operational needs. Configure system and database as directed. Perform hard drive directory and file management functions
• Ability to work as a Ground ISR crew team member or team leader and effectively coordinate with other team members.
• Ability to work in a high stress, quick reaction environment and to train others to work in such an environment.

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

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
2. Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD 214, SF-50, ect.

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