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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION RESTRICTED TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI AIR NATIONAL GUARD.
This National Guard position is for a THEATER AEROSPACE OPERATIONS COMMAND AND CONTROL OFFICER, Position Description Number D1504P01and is part of the MS 186 ARW, National Guard.
03/10/2025 to 03/24/2025
$105,383 - $137,000 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
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No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
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Yes
MS-12708481-AF-25-020
833435300
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
This vacancy is open NATIONWIDE to military (prior or current) members willing and eligible to immediately become a Mississippi AIR National Guard Airman.
As a THEATER AEROSPACE OPERATIONS COMMAND AND CONTROL OFFICER, GS-2101-13, you will provide instruction to upgrade skills to obtain maximum performance on all aspects of the force-level Air and Space Operations Center (AOC) weapons system. In addition to training responsibilities, incumbent performs administrative tasks in support of the Air Operations Group/Squadron.This position is located in an the Air National Guard (ANG), Component Numbered Air Force (cNAF), Air Operations Group (AOG), Air Operations Squadron (AOS), Air Mobility Squadron (AMOS) and Air Support Squadron (ASUS).
-- Administers refresher and advanced training to ANG military AOC weapons systems positional specialists. Instructs rated pilots, navigators, air battle managers, space operations specialists, and other AOC assigned personnel in advanced aerospace operations applications using current AOC systems of record. Instructs and evaluates all AOC specialists to become instructors. Instructs such personnel to function within established joint doctrinal principles to plan and prosecute theater-level joint operations. Monitors progress during training and advises when AOC personnel are ready for positional certification.
-- Interviews instructors, pilots, navigators, air battle managers, space operations specialists, and other assigned AOC personnel to determine operational background in their respective weapons systems/specialties. Prescribes type, sequence, and extent of required training. Performs as instructor and/or examiner; evaluates and examines AOC personnel to determine preparation for the application of aerospace force/operations, proficiency during actual operations, instructional ability, and technical competence; and conducts post operations critiques. Determines progress and proficiency levels, provides requalification evaluations, and directs/provides specialized remedial or additional training as necessary.
-- Plans, develops, and presents comprehensive courses of instruction on AOC operations skills. Develops and instructs specific courses in all AOC phases of operations. Evaluates formal training directives, and develops course changes, new materials, new training systems, and new methods.
-- Projects unit training requirements. Prepares required training records. Conducts training utilizing AOC plans and operations processes, procedures, systems, and specific positional duties. Reviews and analyzes directives, regulations, reports, and operationally specific publications. Determines additional training requirements to advance proficiency while maintaining the highest practicable mission capable rate.
-- Maintains a thorough knowledge of a variety of specialties to include general and advanced knowledge of AOC assigned weapons systems, U.S. and allied aircraft, space weapons systems, tactical employment of weapons systems, search and rescue, theater missile defense and air tasking order development and execution. Maintains unit positional qualification.
-- Coordinates, plans, and executes Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) and Reachback operations. Conducts Command and Control over all subordinate elements of the Theater Air Control System (TACS), including airborne and ground based sensors. Plans and executes datalink operations critical to maintaining and synchronizing situational awareness in multiple theaters.
-- Briefs and instructs operations personnel on mission preparations including: combat effective mission execution. Monitors mental attitudes and individual problems of assigned personnel that might adversely affect mission performance.
--Interface Control: Responsible for the planning and management of datalink architecture for a theater of operations; incumbent integrates a variety of Command and Control display systems that enhance battlespace situational awareness in the AOC; supervises a team of trained specialists responsible for managing the interface equipment and resolving datalink picture anomalies; monitors the conduct of all players on the datalink network to ensure timely transfer and display of critical air defense information.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Military Grades: O3-O5
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
2. 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.
3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
4. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
5. 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.
6. Wear of the military uniform is MANDATORY.
7. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
No substitution of education for specialized experience.
SUPERVISOR HIGHLY DESIRES 11M AFSC.
Work is performed is a variety of environments ranging from operations rooms to a controlled office setting. The work, for the most part, is sedentary. Typically, the incumbent may sit comfortably to do the work.
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. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Decisiveness, Oral Communication, Planning and Evaluating, Problem Solving, and Technical Competence
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
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/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12708481~
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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