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This National Guard position is for a LEAD TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1834000and is part of the MI Alpena CRTC, National Guard.
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. 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. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
06/21/2017 to 07/05/2017
$72,168 - $93,821 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
12
No
MI-10019660-AF-17-227
472638400
LEAD TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, GS-0391-12
This position is located in an ANG Aviation Wing, Air Support Operations Group (ASOG) Air
Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) and Tactical Air Control Party (TACP). The primary
purpose of this position is, as a regular and recurring part of the incumbent's assignment
and at least 25% of the duty time, to lead a team of other employees in the performance
of Telecommunications Specialist, GS-0391-11. This team is responsible for the
qualification and certification of all technicians and militarily assigned Joint Terminal Attack
Controllers serving in the unit. The incumbent also performs the same work as that led.
Ensure that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are
communicated from the commander through the supervisor to the team and integrated
into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services.
Articulate and communicate to the team the operations and program assignments,
projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and issues under review,
and deadlines and time frames for completion of work supporting goals.
Coaches the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem solving
methods and techniques; provides advice on work methods to ensure maximum efficiency
of workers; implements best practices and operations procedures defined by other
organizations; and assists the team and/or individual members in identifying the
parameters of solutions.
Lead the team in: identifying, distributing and balancing workloads and tasks among
team members in accordance with operations requirements and at the direction of the
supervisor.
Train or arrange for the training of team members in methods and techniques of JTAC
and equipment operations as well as working in teams to accomplish tasks or projects
related to the successful completion of mission readiness goals and objectives.
Monitor and report on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress
and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor's instructions on work priorities,
methods, deadlines and quality have been met.
Serve as coach, facilitator and/or negotiator in coordinating team initiatives and in
consensus building activities among team members.
Maintains program reference materials in support of JTAC and Combat Mission Ready
(CMR) qualification requirements.
Prepares communications network feasibility reports to determine recommended
voice/data connectivity and required equipment based on combat environments.
Represent the team in dealings with the supervisor or manager for the purpose of
obtaining resources (e.g., updated computer hardware and software availability, use of
overtime or compensatory time), and securing needed information or decisions from the
supervisor on major work problems and issues that arise (e.g., JTAC availability for currency, recent 'off-the-shelf' technology advances and latest Tactics, Techniques and
Procedures).
Report to the supervisor on a regular basis on the teams work (operational scenarios)
problems in mastering tasks and work process, and individual and teams training needs.
Estimate and report to the team on progress in meeting established milestones and
deadlines for completion of assignments, projects and tasks, and ensure that all team
members are aware of and participate in planning for achievement of team goals and
objectives.
Research, learn and apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to
identify, assess, analyze and improve team effectiveness, efficiency and work products.
Lead the team in assessing its strengths and weaknesses and provide leadership to the
team in exploring alternatives and determining what improvements can be made (e.g., in
work methods, processes and procedures).
Approve emergency leave for up to three days; eight hours or less for medical
appointments; and/or other types of leave as delegated by management.
Communicate team consensus and recommendations to the supervisor on actions
affecting team and individual awards, rewards and recognition.
Inform employees of available employee benefits, services and work related activities.
Intercede with the supervisor on behalf of the team to inform the supervisor of
performance management issues/problems and to recommend/request related actions,
such as: assignments, reassignments, promotions, tour of duty changes, peer reviews and
performance appraisals.
Performs the same kind and level of work performed by the team lead.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
Military Grades: E6 - E9
Compatible Military Assignments: 1C4X1
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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