Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 32 excepted position. This vacancy is OPEN to the public, to those in the UTANG or willing to join. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process.

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a OPERATIONS OFFICER (Title 32), GS-2101-13, you will:

• Manages and directs the activities of the Control and Reporting Center (CRC) mission, Air Battle Management functions. Determines the Operations Branch goals that are the foundation for long and short range planning and execution of all programs.
• Develops objectives, direction, and guidance for the Operations functions and activities ensuring operational and organizational plans support the vision and goals of the Squadron Commander.
• Analyzes and plans funds, equipment, manpower, and facilities to ensure proper resourcing and utilization to meet the mission.
• Ensures goals are in consonance with unit's direction and local limitations.
• Considers factors such as current and future mission needs, political climate, environmental concerns, area demographics, and tactical training location availability.
• Plans the work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Demonstrates mission capability through a series of extensive Air Force inspections.
• Ensures required records and documentation of programs are maintained.
• Performs required mission planning and staff operations work in scheduling, training, current operations, standards and evaluation, intelligence, weapons and tactics, chief of staff, combat readiness and exercises.
• Develops plans, policies and procedures and analyzes national defense guidance and objectives to create operational policies.
• Performs as Instructor/Evaluator and Standardization examiner for the Mission Commander (MCC) and/or Section Lead (SL) personnel and also qualified to instruct and evaluate Weapons Directors (WD) and Air Battle Manager (ABM).
• Ensures training encompasses the full cycle of theory, formal classroom and actual positional practice on Air Battle Manager functions.
• Prepares local course outlines to include: operation of complex classified electronic radar and radio communications equipment, intelligence functions, basic mission crew duties and responsibilities; safety precautions, and mission procedures.
• Evaluates training program effectiveness. Leads or participates in process improvement teams to recommend improvements to instructional methods or processes.
• Provides feedback on contractor courseware and instructional effectiveness.
• Schedules and conducts training for instructors and examiners on instructional methodology, student assessment and training techniques to develop instructor proficiency.
• Counsels students, evaluates student's potential, and makes determinations and readiness for evaluation, and recommends/initiates military classification action as appropriate.
• Reviews training records to ensure timely completion and proper documentation.
• Serves as a member of the standardization board; evaluates and examines system specialists to determine degree of proficiency and adherence to procedures and crew coordination requirements.
• Performs mission crew duties as a Section Lead (SL) or Mission Commander (MC) in a high threat combat and training environment.
• Leads the operation steam comprised of a Weapons Section and a Surveillance Section consisting of Air Surveillance Technicians (AST), Air Battle Manager (ABM), Weapons Directors(WD), Surveillance Technicians (ST), and Interface Control Technician (ICT).
• Analyzes operational tasking messages, special instructions and air tasking orders.
• Participates and directs Operational teams participation in pre-mission coordination briefings to ensure complete understanding of the tactical air plan for tactical operations.
• Conducts operational mission debriefs.
• Performs administrative supervisory personnel management duties and responsibilities as a supervisor over staff operations functions as directed by the Squadron Commander. Advises and 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 EEO and diversity objectives. D
• Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases.
• Promotes an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Military Rank: Officer

Compatible Military Assignments: O: 13BXX

• 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.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
• 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).
• Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must maintain a current Class 3 Flight Physical.
• The employee will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• This position is not eligible to be in the union.

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: Experience, education, or training interpreting, explaining, and/or applying a variety of regulations and procedures. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience arranging or procuring transportation for personnel, cargo or freight. Experience in non-routine pre and post auditing of freight bills, bills of lading, and personnel transportation vouchers. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

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.