SPACE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

This SPACE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST position, is located in an Air National Guard (ANG) Space Operations Squadron and is part of the CA 148 SOPS and 216 SPCS.

General Experience: Possess experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration; Experience compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information; Experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled; Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPACE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, GS-0301-09: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in: providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled; Thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management; Experience developing administrative procedures.

SPACE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, GS-0301-11: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in: program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions; Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations; Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures; Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.

TRAINEE POSITION: Applicants not meeting full qualifications for the GS-11 position indicated above may be considered for GS-09 trainee, if qualified.

Statement-of-Difference of qualification requirements for each are indicated.

If appointed as trainee, the selectee may be non-competitively promoted to GS-11 upon meeting full qualifications and recommendations of supervisor.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Decision Making Information Management Technical Competence Technology Management Major Duties:

THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION The primary purpose of the SPACE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, GS-0301-9/11, is to provide advanced technical training and instruction for a space operations squadron.

Incumbent performs mission execution through a variety of staff functions including Operations, Standardization and Evaluation, Training, and Weapons and Tactics.

Assists in testing, experimenting, and developing new methods, processes, and combat tactics to enhance the use of a weapon system, as well as executing all the work of the function.

Incumbent provides accurate and timely analysis critical to the effectiveness of unit operations and survivability of unit resources.

May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.