AIR SURVEILLANCE SPECIALIST (INSTRUCTOR) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Performs as Instructor for the Air Surveillance Officer (ASO), Air Surveillance Technician (AST), Surveillance Technician (ST), Data-link Systems Technician (DST), and Interface Control Technician (ICT) crewmembers. Ensures training encompasses the full spectrum of theory, formal classroom and actual live, distributive and simulation missions on Battle Management Systems functions. Determines training requirements by analyzing unit training objectives, missions, combat readiness reports, Standard/Evaluation reports and directives. Prepares local course outlines to include operation of complex classified electronic and telecommunications equipment, involving audio and video programming equipment, high powered transmitters, receivers, antenna systems, and communications terminal equipment; basic crewmember duties and responsibilities; safety precautions in an electronic environment; psychological factors and mission procedures. Develops lesson plans in accordance with syllabus courseware. Develops, establishes, validates and maintains unit computer systems training programs using operation training and tracking software. (30%) Performs as Standardization/Evaluation examiner for the Air Surveillance Officer (ASO), Air Surveillance Technician (AST), Surveillance Technician (ST), Data-link Systems Technician (DST), and Interface Control Technician (ICT) positions; ensures established standards of proficiency are maintained through evaluation and observation; administers scheduled and unscheduled evaluations during operational and training missions; analyzes evaluation data for adverse trends in performance; conducts evaluation critiques; recommends necessary changes or improvements; and develops testing material for evaluations. (20%) Serves as an Air Surveillance Technician (AST). Performs mission planning, mission briefings, conducts mission, and post mission duties. Formats initialization data and uses coordinate reference systems. Coordinates mission profile requirements with internal and external agencies. Oversees the activities of ST/DST/ICT/EPTs (depending upon mission type - operational or training) during the mission. Manages team, assigns duties for the mission and ensures completion of AST duties. Oversees the detection, tracking, reporting, identification, and recording of surveillance data. Maintains logs, forms, and database files for all required missions. Monitors sensors in the assigned areas, notifies the Mission Commander (MC) of any unusual presentations, and assists the Section Lead in correcting problems. Monitors sensor data and takes appropriate action to effect correlation. Monitors the quality of sensor presentation in assigned sectors and reports unusual or degraded conditions. Serves as data link manager. Determines data link requirements. Coordinates with the DST and ICT in the establishment and operation of data links. Detects, tracks, reports, identifies and records surveillance data of targets. Interprets computer-generated displays, data and takes switch actions to appropriately meet mission requirements. Monitors radio communications. Receives, transmits and relays encoded and decoded messages from other ground assets or airborne Command and Control (C2) agencies. (20%) Displays, interprets and discriminates between valid and invalid targets, using three-dimensional radar, computer generated digital radar returns, electronic identification features. Employs electronic warfare (EW) and electronic support measures (ESM) following spectrum management techniques and procedures. Uses electronic protect (EP) techniques to degrade effectiveness of electronic attack (EA) or external interference. Recommends procedures and techniques to improve EP effectiveness. Configures equipment to eliminate or reduce effects of EW. (10%) Operates and manages secure and unsecure communications nets with airborne and ground agencies. Identifies and corrects datalink problems and identifies transmission deficiencies in planned or currently operational networks. Determines mission requirements and requests hardware and network configuration resources, such as: Internet Protocol addresses, voice switch and data link configurations, etc. from internal and external agencies to support contingency and/or training networks. Coordinates and conducts operational tests and evaluations of networks. (10%) Performs surveillance operations mission planning activities. Plans for operational missions in accordance with unified combatant command or theater rules of engagement. Operates Theatre Battle Management Core System (TBMCS) equipment to initialize information for download to mission systems. Receives, interprets extracts and disseminates relevant Air Tasking Orders (ATO), Special Instructions (SPINS), Area Air Defense Plan (AADP), and OPTASKLINK information. (10%) Performs other duties as assigned: Requirements Conditions of Employment NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service 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. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance. Must be able to obtain/maintain AFSC of 1C5X1. Qualifications Military Grades: E-1 through E-6 The following qualifications must be represented by the content of your resume. To ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below we suggest using the USAJobs resume builder. If you use your own resume, please ensure that you include the beginning and end dates (MONTH AND YEAR) for all jobs listed. 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. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience in: Analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions, Planning and organizing work, and Communicating effectively orally and in writing. Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) necessary to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Experience of a general clerical nature (typing, filing, routine procedural processing, maintaining records, or other nonspecialized tasks) is not creditable. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicant must possess at least 24 months of specialized experience education, or training in routine and non-routine pre-flight, 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. Education There are no additional educational requirements for this position. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( Register Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov) ). More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the title, series, grade, and unit occur. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your applicati

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