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Applicants must be willing and eligible to become a member of the 185th ARW, Sioux City, Iowa Air National Guard This position may be eligible for a recruitment or relocation bonus.

As a SUPERVISORY COMMAND AND CONTROL SPECIALIST, GS-2101-11 your duties are below.

1. Establishes local procedures in compliance with command and control policies of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), Unified Commands, Air Mobility Command(AMC), United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), National Guard Bureau(NGB), and federal. Informs the commander on the status, progress, problem areas, shortfalls, and limitations in command and control and recommends solutions to ensure mission accomplishment and national objectives are achieved. Responsible for writing mission plans in support of the wing's missions. Develops and constructs aircrew Quick Reaction Books (QRB) and operational reports package to support the mission. Serves as the command and control subject matter expert for all wing-planning activities. Manages and supervises the daily activities of the command post to include flying operations, console operations, administration, and training. Negotiates memorandum of understanding (MOU) with various agencies as required. Serves as the Point of Contact (POC) for the wing on all issues pertaining to command and control. Serves as the wing's representative to all command and control conferences, workshops, and working groups.
2. Ensures adequate protection and procedures are in place to safeguard resources, to include the physical security of the command post, the Crisis Action Team(CAT) and critical support systems. Develops procedures for emergencies and contingencies such as evacuation, bomb threat, etc. Serves as the COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) for the command post COMSEC user account. Periodically reviews, validates, and projects COMSEC requirements to ensure required materials are in place to support the evolving missions. Ensures personnel are properly trained in the use of the COMSEC materials and procedures. Ensures command post complies with operational, communications, transmission, and computer security requirements. Serves as the Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO) for the wing's Top Secret Account. Ensures wing compliance IAW governing directives.
3. Serves as a key member of the CAT during operational events and briefs commander on all significant actions taken by the command post. Informs the commander on the status, progress, problem areas, shortfalls, and limitations in command and control and recommends solutions to ensure mission accomplishment and national objectives are achieved. Directs recall of wing personnel as required. Coordinates with other agencies in the development of all reference guides, checklists, and displays utilized by the CAT. Provides administrative support to track and log CAT events.
4. Manages all aspects of command and control reporting. Advises commander on status of all reportable events to include operational, Strategic Force Accounting Module (SFAM), situational reporting (SITREP), and Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS). Serves as the subject matter expert on all reporting requirements for base agencies.
5. Oversees the custodial control and accountability of the command post and CAT facility to ensure proper utilization of wing resources. Manages changes as a result of MAJCOM directives, to include the proper installation of new or upgraded systems and equipment. Develops initial budgetary requirements, programs available dollars and identifies unfunded requirements to support command post supplies, equipment, training, and travel based on mission tasking as well as fixed base operations.
6. Responsible for employee safety, command and control procedures, and work practices within the command post. Administers Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) programs as they pertain to the command post.
7. Monitors Inspector General (IG) and MAJCOM reports and write-ups for the command post. Interprets inspection findings, briefs commander and ensures applicable write-ups are answered. Devises and implements solutions to correct problem areas. Inspections include, but are not limited to, Headquarters Air Mobility Command (AMC), Headquarters 15th Air Force, Command COMSEC, Safety, top secret Control Account audit, and security. Ensures self-inspections are conducted and evaluates results.
8. Manages the activities of assigned personnel. Assigns general and specific tasks for the accomplishment of the mission. Plans the work schedule to support operational events on a 24-hour basis to include the scheduling of personnel leave.
9. Performs other duties as assigned. D1490

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 Air 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 12/18/2024 . 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.

Military Rank Requirements: ENLISTED (E-5 to E-4)

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must have experience, education, or training in following directives and regulations. Experience interpreting and applying published directives or regulations. Experience communicating with others.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-2101-11: Must have experience in the following:

1. 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.
2. Experience, education, or training in mission planning for preflight, in-flight, ground or command and control (C2) duties according to specific transportation functions.
3. Receives, interprets, extracts, and disseminates relevant data for mission planning or execution.
4. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems.
5. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed.
6. 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 found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position:

1. Knowledge concerning both domestic and international flight planning.
2. Knowledgeable in the diverse missions that could be assigned to the wing and be able to dictate the appropriate methodology and system, which will be used to track mission movement.
3. Ability to meet time schedules, and to ensure acceptability of quality of service provided.