TITLE 32 COMMAND AND CONTROL TECHNICIAN GS-0303-8

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS TECHNICIAN EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States.

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 National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E3 MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E5 Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume. You must fully substantiate in your own words that you meet the requirements listed below.

When explaining minimum requirements and specialized experience you must give examples. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description.

Explain it in your own words and give examples to be considered for this vacancy.

All personnel applying for this position who do not meet the minimum military grade requirement MUST provide the proper signed memorandum from your respective Military Personnel Office (MILPO for ARNG, FSS for ANG) to prove eligibility to obtain the required grade upon accepting the position.

***ENLISTED ONLY*** All personnel who exceed the maximum military rank must provide a memorandum explaining if selected for this position, you will accept a voluntary reduction in rank.

The memorandum must be submitted WITH your application to be considered for this position.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which indicates the candidate performed progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have one year experience equivalent to GS-07. Major Duties:

Position Description # D1893000 POSITION DUTIES: This position is located in an Air National Guard Wing Command and Control Section (Command Post) of a C-5 or C-17 Strategic Airlift Wing.

The Command Post supports wing airlift missions involving U. S. Air Force (USAF), Air National Guard (ANG), U. S. Navy (USN), U. S. Army (USA), U. S.

Marine Corp (USMC), and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) units involving numerous types of military exercises, world wide contingencies and training missions, as well as humanitarian airlift for state, federal, and foreign government agencies.

The purpose of the position is to: provide command, control, communications, and information support to the commander, Crisis Action Team (CAT), and Higher Headquarters (HHQ), to include Air Mobility Command, major commands (MAJCOMS), and the state Adjutant General; and provide first line of defense as it relates to command and control duties and responsibilities during operational events.

This position plays an integral part in mission execution involving aircraft and aircrews, as well as maintaining contact with aircrews during the mission.

The Wing Command Post operates on a 24 hour/7 days a week rotating shift basis monitoring and carrying out duties which include: overall mission status of the base and its assigned units, base wide security, initiating emergency procedures, aircrew recall, base Crisis Action Team notification, and other duties critical to the conduct of the mission assigned to the wing.

Through authority granted by the Wing Commander, employees are empowered to act independently, coordinating with the commander, in order to accomplish the mission or meet the emergency response.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Receives and reacts to Emergency Action Messages (EAMs) and transmits instructions to aircrews and support assets to coordinate launch, execution, recall, and termination of missions in support of operational events.

Maintains certification in the Emergency Action Procedures (EAP) of the Air Mobility Command (AMC).

Gathers information regarding significant events or incidents involving personnel and wing assets that require reporting to MAJCOMs or HHQ, i.e., Contingency Operations, significant peacetime events, state emergency situations, etc., and advises the commander on all reporting requirements.

Continually updates Command and Control Information Processing System/Global Decision Support System (C2IPS/GDSS) used in tracking personnel and diverse aircraft mission movement (flight following).

Receives, interprets, and coordinates information on mission changes with on base agencies, HHQ, and any off base agencies as required, i.e. Customs for returning international flights.

Selects, submits, reviews, and updates information in required MAJCOM databases to reflect status of local and transient aircraft and crews.

Data provided by the controller must be properly formatted and error free to interface with HHQ flight management systems.

Receives, monitors, and reviews SORTS reports submitted by individual units/organizations on the base and forwards to Joint Chief of Staff.

Provides training and staff assistance visits to units concerning SORTS reporting requirements. Notifies individual units of any reporting errors and ensures correction of errors.

Controls COMSEC information, material, and devices and is responsible for receipt, inventory, storage, issue, protection and destruction. Maintains overall security of the Command Post and performs entry control and escort procedures during assigned shift.

Employees assist in providing training to aircrew and traditional (drill status) command post personnel in support of mission requirements.

Training includes initial, recurring, refresher, and remedial training; ensures that all members have a thorough knowledge of command and control concepts and procedures; and that members are thoroughly familiar and proficient with Air Mobility Command and PACAF procedures, regulations, and directives.

Provides support for Wing and transient aircraft as a result of mission movement outside of normal operating (flying) hours.

Provides information to aircrews concerning clearances to operate aircraft, weather and field conditions, divert airfield status, and pertinent operating and procedural instructions.

Responds to queries concerning overdue aircraft and notifies appropriate authorities. Conducts required communications search. Requests search and rescue support.

Submits flight plans and coordinates changes through FAA voice systems to support flying (mission) operations concerning domestic and/or international flight planning.

Prior to submission of flight data, employee will perform a cursory review of flight plan for compliance with appropriate directives.

Performed other duties as assigned.