THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. NEW MEXICO AIR NATIONAL GUARD NATIONWIDE. All members of the New Mexico Air National Guard or current Active Duty/Reserve military members eligible and wiling to become members of the New Mexico Air National Guard **You may be eligible for a Recruitment OR Relocation incentive per agency's policy.
This National Guard position is for a WEAPON SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (INSTRUCTOR), Position Description Number D2198000.
Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. NEW MEXICO AIR NATIONAL GUARD NATIONWIDE. All members of the New Mexico Air National Guard or current Active Duty/Reserve military members eligible and wiling to become members of the New Mexico Air National Guard **You may be eligible for a Recruitment OR Relocation incentive per agency's policy.
This National Guard position is for a WEAPON SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (INSTRUCTOR), Position Description Number D2198000.
This position is located in an Air National Guard Wing, Operations Group, Special Operations Squadron. This is an Air National Guard dual status technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment and classification. The primary purpose of this position is to perform Weapon Systems Specialist (Instructor) duties, under the organizational title of Instructor Combat Systems Operator (ICSO) and navigator duties. The position provides a full range of instruction to student CSOs, student pilots, qualified CSOs, qualified pilots, aircraft commander upgrade pilots, instructor upgrade CSOs, instructor upgrade pilots, flight examiners, and Foreign Nationals (FN) in unit-type equipped aircraft.
Special Operation ICSO
Manages all Special Operations Schoolhouse training scenarios that require extensive coordination between Mission Rehearsal Team (MRT) ground party, Tactical Operations Center (TOC) support, other airborne assets, and the Special Operations crew.
b. Performs ICSO and navigator duties and provides a full range of ground and airborne flight instruction to active duty Air Force, joint service members, foreign nationals, and contractor personnel. Training involves formal classroom, briefing, debriefing instruction, and actual flight instruction of pilots and CSOs. Tasks include wartime and peacetime day, night, and night vision assisted missions.
c. Instructs, evaluates or performs combat tactics, sensor employment, operational procedures of special operations forces, computer architecture and networking, computer software applications, data links, cryptological operations, C2 operations, multiple communications devices, airstack operations, coalition aircraft capabilities, and pilot/CSO cockpit-specific switches/checklists.
d. Instructs CSOs in mission systems that are uniquely accessible to the CSOs, and all other crew members in maximizing optimal deployment of the aircraft and sensitive mission critical systems. Describes, in an unclassified manner, the "instruction" and evaluations of complex systems, tasks, procedures, and equipment relevant to this duty.
MRT Ground Party Safety
Constructs, presents, evaluates, briefs, executes and monitors complex friendly and hostile forces training scenarios to ensure dynamic team interaction and maximize safety of the MRT ground party.
b. Directs the safe execution of the ground team via multiple secure radios while also instructing the student CSOs and pilots; and tasking/assigning/simulating other air assets in the Restricted Operation Zone.
Monitors And Evaluates Student Progress, Performance And Flight SafetyInstills flight safety in all aspects of instruction with frequent checks on student performance and course objectives. Tailors teaching approaches and techniques to support students' needs. Observes student classroom activities and participation. Evaluates student performance in achieving objectives, discusses performance levels with each student, and counsels individuals on their attainment of specified standards or to identify and resolve problems. Administers measurement devices, provides feedback, recommends special study options for students when needed, and identifies outstanding performance for special recognition.
Mission Commander
May serve as mission commander when assigned aircraft are participating in deployment, redeployment, or employment operations during exercises, contingencies, joint training, unilateral tactical training, and other fighter/bomber/drone operations specified in implementing directives. May also command from a ground location such as a Command Post or Operations Center. Takes action to ensure successful mission accomplishments.
Flight CSO - Flying Missions
Navigates currently assigned special operations aircraft on tactical, search and rescue, or weather missions over land and sea. Performs in-flight navigation and mission equipment checks on unit assigned aircraft. Tasks may include wartime and peacetime day, night, and night vision assisted missions executing combat tactics and employment in all types of weather conditions including flight in mountainous terrain, threat systems engagement and avoidance, aerial reconnaissance, forward air control (aircraft), air-to-air and air-to-ground combat tactics, Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), and remote landing sites.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a 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 employing state's 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 National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the 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.
The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
This position requires military membership, compatible unit and AFSC assignments, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
Must be mission-ready qualified as a Crew Commander in the Counter-Communication System and able to direct an operations crew in providing non-kinetic effects.
Qualifications
Military Grades: Officer (O-3 to O-4)
Compatible Military Assignments: AFSC: 12H3J
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience, education or training that required obtaining information on type of mission, weather, and intelligence data, and special instructions; experience preparing navigation flight plans; experience that provided a knowledge of proper readings and operations of navigational systems. Validated ability to test and inspect the operation of compasses, navigation systems, or radio and radar equipment; experience utilizing various navigational methods and aids to accomplish flying missions. Experience computing the effect of various factors during flight to establish present course and project balance of course and ability to train, evaluate and certify proficiency and competency of lower graded personnel. A current and qualified instructor combat systems officer in the H/MC-130J is required. Conversion to HC-130J will be required if only MC-130J qualified.
Education
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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).
Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment Incentives are only authorized to those considered by federal government standards as newly appointed. To be newly appointed it must be the (1) first appointment as an employee of the Federal Government; (2) An appointment of a former employee of the Federal Government following a break in Federal Government service of at least 90 days; or (3) An appointment of an individual in the Federal Government when his or her service in the Federal Government during the 90-day period immediately preceding the appointment was not in a position excluded by § 575.104 and was limited to one or more of the following: (i) A time-limited appointment in the competitive or excepted service; (ii) A non-permanent appointment in the competitive or excepted service; (iii) Employment with the government of the District of Columbia (DC) when the candidate was first appointed by the DC government on or after October 1, 1987; (iv) An appointment as an expert or consultant under 5 U.S.C. 3109 and 5 CFR part 304; (v) Employment under a provisional appointment designated under 5 CFR 316.403; (vi) Employment under an Internship Program appointment under § 213.3402(a) of this chapter; or (vii) Employment as a Senior Executive Service limited term appointee or limited emergency appointee (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 3132(a)(5) and (a)(6), respectively).
Relocation Incentive: An authorized management official approves a relocation incentives paid in accordance with this volume to a current federal employee who must relocate, without a break in service, to accept a position in a different geographic area. Employee must establish a new residence in the new geographical area and maintain residency for the duration of service agreement. Employee must have a current and "Fully Successful" performance appraisal immediately prior to the move.
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. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
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:
Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
Education, certifications or licensures.
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/12902623
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/.
NM 150th Special Operations Wing
Kirtland AFB
Albuquerque, NM 87117-5875
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:
Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
Education, certifications or licensures.
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/12902623
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/.
NM 150th Special Operations Wing
Kirtland AFB
Albuquerque, NM 87117-5875
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.
