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SUPERVISORY ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32)

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Recent

Salary

$90,968 - $118,261

per year

Closes

January 20, 2026

GS-8 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $46,479 - $60,424

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-7. Graduate study or significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team that maintains and manages airfield systems, like air traffic control equipment, for the Air National Guard in Missouri.

The role includes planning maintenance, handling budgets and training, and ensuring everything runs safely and follows military rules.

It's a good fit for experienced electronics technicians who are current members of the Missouri Air National Guard, enjoy supervising others, and have a background in fixing complex electronic systems.

Key Requirements

  • Current assignment to a military unit in the Missouri Air National Guard with rank between MSgt (E-7) and CMSgt (E-9)
  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in electronics systems, including diagnosing malfunctions, using precision tools, and interpreting technical manuals
  • Experience managing personnel, including leading, directing, and assigning work to subordinates
  • Ability to manage resources such as manpower, budget, logistics, training, and administrative tasks
  • Possess or able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
  • Knowledge of USAF, FAA, and ANG maintenance policies, including the Communications Standardization and Evaluation Program (CSEP)
  • General experience with mechanical installations, hand tools, and following written instructions

Full Job Description

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position.

This is a Permanent GS-0856-12 SUPERVISORY ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1879000 and is part of the MO 139th Airlift Wing. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

This position is also advertised on AGR Announcement #AF26-003. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Air National Guard.

Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).

Maximum Military Grade - CMSgt (E-9) Minimum Military Grade - MSgt (E-7) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education or training performing simple mechanical installations and adjustments; experience which demonstrates your ability to recognize obvious malfunctions; use common hand tools; and follow written instructions.

GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Mustpossess at least one year of specialized experience, education or training equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or equivalent that demonstrates experience, education, or training utilizing principles, basic functions and application of theory of electronic systems or equipment; experience diagnosing problems and determining needed repairs for malfunctions in electronic equipment or systems; experience making mechanical repairs that require use of precision measuring and calibrating equipment; experience using complex test equipment; and experience demonstrating the ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications and publications.

This specialized experience must also include experience in managing the function of the work to be performed and experience leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Must currently possess or able to maintain a SECRET Security Clearance. Major Duties:

  • Represents the Airfield Systems Flight at Operations Support Squadron, Airfield Operations Board, and other appropriate forums or meetings.
  • Develops and publishes organizational level operating instructions as appropriate to assign responsibilities and delineate requirements for equipment operation, accountability, and maintenance.
  • Manages manpower, budget, logistic support, administrative, training, and vehicle resources related to the Airfield Systems Flight.
  • Supports and ensures the Airfield Systems Flight adheres to and efficiency complies with the ANG Communications Standardization and Evaluation Program (CSEP) and other relevant USAF and ANG guidance.
  • Manages and directs administrative and documentation issues related to the Airfield Systems Flight.
  • Ensures all Integrated Maintenance Documentation System (IMDS) or equivalent maintenance documentation system, requirements are met.
  • Ensures a safe and healthy work environment for assigned personnel in accordance with all applicable safety standards and directives.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Directs the work of the Airfield Systems Flight and is accountable to the commander for the success in supporting the unit mission.
  • Plans, organizes, staffs, directs and controls the maintenance effort and is solely responsible to the commander for accomplishing the air traffic control Airfield Systems mission.
  • Follows published maintenance management guidance for managing safe and reliable ATCALS by implementation of the policies and procedures contained in USAF, FAA and ANG guiding directives.
  • Establishes close working relationships with base support activities and makes periodic visits to supporting activities such as the Base Communications Squadron, Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory, Supply, and base Civil Engineering.
  • Develops goals and objectives that integrate with organization and flying mission objectives.
  • Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
  • Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate Airfield Systems Flight personnel.
  • Ensures civilian personnel are managed according to applicable guidance and directives.
  • Ensures personnel are fully trained in all aspects of job-related safety, equipment safety, personal safety and security directives.
  • Interfaces with and provides expert technical advice and guidance to commanders, higher headquarters, system engineers and associated government agencies on complex ATCALS equipment maintenance and support issues.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: MO-12860985-AF-26-002