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Air National Guard Units is Hiring a THEATER AEROSPACE OPERATIONS COMMAND AND CONTROL SPECIALIST (TITLE 32) Near Springfield, IL

Qualifications:

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence:

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Enlisted: Not to exceed MSgt.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience, education, or training interpreting, explaining, and/or applying a variety of regulations and procedures; experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which include at least 36 months 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. GS-09 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which include at least 24 months experience, education, or training in mission planning for preflight, in-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.

In order to be considered qualified, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal service.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. 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 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.

Responsibilities:

As a THEATER AEROSPACE OPERATIONS COMMAND AND CONTROL SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), GS-2101-9/11, you will 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.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Evaluate formal training directives, and develop course changes, new material, new training systems, and methods.
• Review and ensure compliance with directives, regulations, reports, and operationally specific publications.
• Manage all technical aspects of datalink interfaces in order to provide accurate and consolidated air picture.
• Prepare required training records.
• Determine progress and proficiency levels, provide requalification evaluations, and direct/provide specialized remedial or additional training as necessary.
• Perform as instructor and/or examiner, evaluating and examining AOC personnel to determine preparation for the application of aerospace force/operations.
• Assist in the collection , review and dissemination of data on tactics and employment techniques for all weapons system.
• Assist in the interpretation, coordination, and conduct of planning and execution of higher headquarters' contingency and exercise campaign guidance.
• Support and assist the development of briefings and mission preparations including: combat planning, weather factors, mission objectives, and other agency coordination to ensure effective mission execution.
• Project enlisted unit training requirements.
• Assist in the planning and development of instruction on AOC operations skills.
• Monitor progress during training and advises when personnel are ready for positional certification.
• Interview assigned personnel to determine operational background in their respective weapons systems/specialties.
• Instruct and evaluate assigned technical personnel in advanced aerospace operations applications.
• Instruct and evaluate enlisted AOC specialties to become instructors.
• Administer refresher and advanced training to technical personnel.

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