Clarification from the agency

Nationwide: All Members of the Washington Air National Guard, or U.S. Citizens willing to join the Washington Air National Guard

A GS-0391-11, TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST:

• Incumbent plans and establishes tactical communications between all echelons of coalition land, sea and air forces to ensure joint air operations are conducted effectively and efficiently throughout the battlefield.
• Works with multi-service staffs to integrate and adapt existing systems and plans integration of future technologies to meet user requirements.
• Develops operating procedures to standardize use of voice and data communications equipment and designs training programs to implement those procedures.
• Develops and refines telecommunication policies, in coordination with outside agencies, which provide user guidelines.
• Ensures policies and procedures fall within established agency policies and recommends changes to policy when required.
• Adapts guidelines for local operating uses which create numbering systems and routing identifiers.
• Develops and reviews specifications of new equipment to ensure they meet user needs and complement mission requirements.
• Performs cost analysis of equipment acquisition to determine most effective option to meet needs. Incumbent develops, recommends for approval and implements unit Operating Instructions regarding telecommunications and operations training and standards of evaluation.
• Instructs on all aspects of air support operations encompassing doctrine, theory, formal classroom, and field performance for joint terminal attack control tactics techniques and procedures.
• Incumbent will also provide instruction on standard field practices such as ground and vehicle navigation, bivouac, site selections, terrain analysis, close quarter combat and reaction to direct enemy contact.
• Develops instruction and techniques on Close Air Support doctrine, Tactics, Techniques and Procedures to other services.
• Integrates a synergistic Close Air Support operation function within the land forces scheme of maneuver.
• Develops and recommends appropriate weapons delivery methods and munitions to the land forces commander.
• Ensures proper munitions effects and accurate delivery techniques for all aircraft controlled.
• Develops, implements and executes all training and evaluation programs by complying with Major Command (MAJCOM), Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Instructions to include unit commanders training objectives, combat readiness reports, Joint Terminal Attack Control evaluations and currency requirements on any multi-purpose/bombing range.
• Analyzes costs of life cycle replacement and advises if new technology or equipment would better serve the needs of users.
• Manages telecommunication programs by forecasting unit and community equipment and technology requirements.
• Recommends changes to existing equipment authorizations to functional managers at National Guard Bureau (NGB) and active duty.
• Develops staffing levels for current operations and provides planning and execution input to meet deployed or local emergencies.
• Manages the radio and frequency spectrum for multiband and multiple nets analyzing assigned nets for effectiveness in the transmission of information.
• Technical knowledge of electronics, antenna theory and internet protocol configurations are required.
• Provides data transmission by operating communications transmission systems, sub-systems and components. Installs, configures and programs multiplex radios (Ultra High Frequency, Satellite Communication and High Performance Waveform) using military and commercial protocols.
• Upgrades software, modifies hardware and corrects equipment deficiencies on transmission sub-systems and components, and handheld navigation devices. Incumbent identifies and resolves complex telecommunication issues through test and analysis to diagnose the problems and identify corrective actions inherent with hardware and advanced software applications.
• Develops, establishes and maintains work center training programs. Plans and schedules tasks and training activities for drill status guard members. Oversees and conducts on-the-job training (OJT) for personnel.
• Creates and develops lesson plans. Ensures availability of facilities and training aids. Monitors the training status of personnel and ensures that supplemental and/or remedial training is accomplished.
• Ensures mobilization readiness of section personnel and equipment.
• Performs test and evaluation on equipment recommended by higher echelons or manufacturers. Analyzes equipment cost versus capability and makes acquisition recommendation to Weapons and Tactics Council.
• Using Issue, Discussion and Recommendation (IDR) methodology, incumbent will prepare and present recommended changes and future equipment modernizations especially on those areas defined as recommended corrective actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Military Grades: SSGT - TSGT/E6

Compatible Military Assignments: 1Z351

- Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the AFSC to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain AFSC within 1 year of appointment action.

- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

- Must maintain membership in the WA Air National Guard for continued employment.

- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

- 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.

- Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

- The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
All series personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level. Experiences gained through military technical training schools (restricted to one of the identified/allowed compatible military skills) are included in the one year on-the-job experience.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 36 months experience that prepares the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its applicable career level.

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. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and a determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top 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, as well as 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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.

• Knowledge and ability to interpret and translate policy from higher organizational levels and develop local policy and implementing instructions.
• Knowledge of maintenance, installation and operation of analog/digital transmission equipment and wireless transmission systems in order to diagnose problems and identify corrective measures.
• Knowledge of methods and practices for troubleshooting, recovering, adjusting, modifying, and improving telecommunications systems to provide support that minimizes interruptions in the ability to provide critical air support to customers.
• Knowledge of performance management/measurement methods, tools, and techniques to optimize the functionality of systems, networks, and data.
• Knowledge of technical digital software (Digital Close Air Support, TACP CASS, Military Ruggedized Tablet) relating to mapping, precision strike, networking, the Integrated Fire And Control Trainer (IFACT), Precision Strike Suite for Special Operations Forces (PSS SOF) broadband satellite communications and High Performance Waveform radio and data transmission equipment. of telecommunications systems security principles and methods to implement and manage systems, networks, and data that ensures confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Such systems include the Military Ruggedized Tablet (MRT), High Performance Waveform (HPW) radio and Automatic Link Establishment (ALE).
• Knowledge of electronic combat principles and anti-jam procedures as they relate to High Frequency and satellite beyond line-of-sight communications systems and line-of-sight UHF, VHF and FM bands.