THIS IS AN AIR FORCE NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a TITLE 32 THEATER AEROSPACE OPERATIONS COMMAND AND CONTROL SPECIALIST (MI 217 COS)), Position Description Number NGD1934000 and is part of the MI 110 Airlift Wing, Michigan Air National Guard.
Summary
THIS IS AN AIR FORCE NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a TITLE 32 THEATER AEROSPACE OPERATIONS COMMAND AND CONTROL SPECIALIST (MI 217 COS)), Position Description Number NGD1934000 and is part of the MI 110 Airlift Wing, Michigan Air National Guard.
U.S. Citizens
Area 1: Open to on-board current federal technicians of the Michigan National Guard
Area 2: Open to current military members of the Michigan National Guard
***THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POISITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP***
This position is located in an Air National Guard (ANG), Components Numbered Air Force (cNAF), Air Operations Group (AOG), Air Operations Squadron (AOS) and Air Support Squadron (ASUS). Its paramount purpose is to provide advanced technical, instructional, and training support to upgrade skills to obtain maximum performance on all aspects of the Air Operations Center force level weapons system. In addition to training responsibilities, instructors perform senior administrative tasks in support of the Air Operations Group. Due to the unique mission of the cNAF, this PD cannot be used in any other organization.
As a certified trainer, incumbent administers refresher and advanced training to ANG military AOC weapons systems positional specialists. Instructs and evaluates AOC assigned technician personnel in advanced aerospace operations applications using current AOC weapons systems of record.
Interviews assigned enlisted AOC personnel to determine operational background in their respective weapons systems/specialties. Prescribes type, sequence, and extent of required training.
Assists in the planning and development of instruction on AOC operations skills. Develops and instructs specific courses in all AOC phases of operations.
Projects enlisted unit training requirements. Prepares required training records.
Maintains a thorough working knowledge of all technical aspects of equipment assigned to the AOC weapons systems and its interface with applicable U.S. and allied, aircraft, space weapons systems, search and rescue, theater missile defense and air tasking order development and execution. Maintains unit positional qualification.
Supports and assists the development of briefings and mission preparations including: combat planning, weather factors, mission objectives, and other agency coordination to ensure effective mission execution.
Incumbents of these positions are subject to rotation to perform administrative tasks in any of the following Air Operations Group program support functional areas:
(a) Training/Evaluation: Assists in the design and coordination of comprehensive training plans and scenarios to provide realistic technical AOC training. Implements policy to ensure accomplishment of all required training.
(b) Combat Plans: Assists in the interpretation, coordination and conduct of planning and execution of higher headquarters' contingency and exercise campaign guidance; operational plan (OPLAN) and air operations order (OPORD) development; provides technical expertise in ATO generation and distribution; airspace command and control (C2). Coordinates internal and external exercises.
(c) Combat Operations: Assists in the collection, review and dissemination of data on tactics and employment techniques for all weapons systems (friendly and enemy). Maintains knowledge of enemy tactics and procedures.
(d) Interface Control: Manages all technical aspects of datalink interfaces in order to provide and accurate and consolidated air picture in the AOC. Assists in the performance of all datalink operations.
(e) Airspace Management: Responsible for integrating all allocated airspace for a given theater of operations, both CONUS and OCONUS. Develops the Airspace Control Plan and published the Airspace Control Order (ACO) for each ATO.
(f) AMD Air Refueling: Exercises responsibility for the planning and execution of Air Refueling missions required to support air campaign plan. Complete knowledge on unique AOC systems required to execute this mission.
The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.
AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Michigan Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Michigan Air National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
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 Michigan Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Michigan Air National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
Must have a valid civilian driver's license.
Qualifications
In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. 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.
Military Grades: E4-E8
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience, education, or training routine and non-routine preflight, in-flight, post-flight, ground or command and control (C2) duties according to specific transportation functions. Receives, interprets, extracts, and disseminates relevant data for mission planning or execution. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems.
Education
You must meet the following Education requirement to qualify for education in lieu of specialized experience for this position:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Additional information
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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
Resume MUST include the following:
Job Title
Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and contact information
Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Area of Consideration Explanation:
Area 1: Current Federal Technicians of the Michigan National Guard
Area 2: Current military member of the Michigan National Guard.
Area 3: Open to all applicants who are willing and eligible to join Michigan National Guard.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, start and end dates (format must include Month and Year; MM/YY - MM/YY) of employment and a full, complete explanation of job experiences.
2. Other supporting documents:
DD214 (Optional)
SF 50 (Optional)
Transcript (Optional)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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/12827787
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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
MI 110 Airlift Wing
3367 W Dickman Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49015-1291
US
Next steps
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, start and end dates (format must include Month and Year; MM/YY - MM/YY) of employment and a full, complete explanation of job experiences.
2. Other supporting documents:
DD214 (Optional)
SF 50 (Optional)
Transcript (Optional)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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/12827787
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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
MI 110 Airlift Wing
3367 W Dickman Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49015-1291
US
Next steps
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
