COMMAND AND CONTROL SPECIALIST at Knoxville

JOB SUMMARY:

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States and one of the nations longest enduring institutions. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense.We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our Tennessee National Guard team and serve your nation, Tennessee and your community!

 

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted 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.

 

TENNESSEE AIR NATIONAL GUARD

 

LOCATION: Command Post, 134th Air Refueling Wing, Knoxville, TN

 

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: 

FIRST: Permanently employed Air Technicians in Knoxville, TN.
SECOND: Permanently employed Air Technicians Statewide.
THIRD: Qualified members of the Tennessee Air National Guard.
FOURTH: Applicants eligible for membership in the TN Air National Guard. 

 

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Enlisted

DEVELOPMENTAL - May be promoted without further competition.

 

MILITARY COMPATIBILITY: 1CXXX

CLEARANCE: TOP SECRET

PD NUMBER: D1491000

 

PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION: NOT AUTHORIZED
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest. 

INTRODUCTION: This position is located in the Wing CommandPost (Command and Control Section) of a KJC-135 Air Refueling Wing.  The unit supports wing aerial refuelingmissions involving USAF, AFRES, and ANG flying units involving numerous typesof military and military training missions. They types of missions and aircraft supported include every type andvariety of air refuelable aircraft in the Air Force inventory, includingfighters, heavy aircraft, and tactical bombers. This position plays and integral part in mission scheduling, missionplanning, involving aircraft and aircrews, as well as contact with aircraftduring the mission.  This position carriesout essential duties of the wing on a 24/7 basis as the Wing Command Post,monitoring and carrying out duties involved with base wide security, emergencyaircrew recall, the base Crisis Reaction Team, and similar duties critical tothe conduct of the mission assigned to the wing.

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must maintain National Guard membership for continued employment
• Must obtain/maintain compatible military position
• Wear of the military uniform is a requirement
• Acceptance of position may terminate bonus

DUTIES:Back to top

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: (1) Transmits instructions to aircrews and support assets to coordinate launch, recall, execution, and terminating missions in support of operation events.  (2) Gathers information for Operational Reporting (OPREP) regarding significant events or incidents involving personnel and wing assets that require reporting to HHQ, Contingency Operation, significant peacetime events,and state emergency situations.   (3)Dictates which methodology and systems are to be used in tracking diverse aircraft mission movement.   (4) Submits flight plans and coordinates changes to FSS via Aeronautical Information System(AIS) or voice systems to support flying (mission) operations.   (5) Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

REQUIRED SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 

GS-07: Must have at least 12 months experience gathering information,interpreting and determining appropriate courses of action or resolution.   Must have experience processing operational information using different varieties of communications systems to include but not limited to e-mail, and internet messaging.  Must have experience with Microsoft Office and internet based data systems. Must have experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences and/or problems.

GS-09: Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training in arranging or procuring transportation for personnel, cargo or freight.Experience in pre and post auditing of freight bills, bills of lading, and personnel transportations vouchers. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems .

Meeting the months of experience requirement will not by itself be accepted as proof of qualification.  Quality, type, and scope of experience or education must be demonstrated to show that applicant is fully qualified to perform duties at the grade level announced.

 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:  Resume must reflect applicable experience.

1. Knowledge and ability to coordinate launch,recall, execute, flight following, and terminating missions in support of operational event.

2. Ability to copy, decode, validate, process and relay messages to appropriate personnel and to respond to tasking received from Higher Headquarters (HHQ).

3. Ability to gather information, interpret and determine appropriate course of action or resolution.

4. Knowledge concerning both domestic and international flight planning.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: NONE

You MUST submit required documents for your application to be considered.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume will be made to determine if it shows the minimum Required Specialized Experience. If a rating and ranking is required, your resume will be used to compare your responses against the Supplemental Information which is the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). The categories used to assess all applicants that are rated is Highly-Qualified, Well-Qualified, and Qualified.

Country: USA, State: Tennessee, City: Knoxville, Company: Air National Guard Units (Title 32).