TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties As a TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, GS-0391-10, you will implement aerial refueling operations support programs associated with communications security (COMSEC) materials, tactical cryptography, airborne electronic identification, authentication, and aircraft safe passage and recovery techniques. The employee is the Combat Crew Communications Training Manager/Instructor, providing for the full range of responsibility of related training programs within the organization. Performs requirements outlined in AFI 11-244, Instructions for Combat Crew Communications (FOUO), and AMCI 13-520-S, Support of Nuclear Planning and Operations (SECRET). This position is located within the Operations Support Squadron in an Air Refueling unit, and is supervised by the Operations Support Squadron Commander. 1. Serves as the principle COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) within a strategically-tasked Air Refueling (KC-135, KC-46) Operations Group. Researches and interprets communications security requirements for all peacetime and wartime tasked and contingency missions. Operates a communications security (COMSEC) sub-element, maintaining a ready-library of printed and electronic cryptographic media, equipment, and the accompanying infrastructure required to support the organization's primary assigned aircraft and crew complement. 2. Provides detailed content to the wing's combat mission folders (CMFs), and forms part of wing's overall CMF validation team. Readies prepared kits of specified communications security materials to be carried aboard and utilized during inflight missions. Provides pre-launch briefings to crews, providing mission-specific communications, identification, authentication, and safe passage instructions for conventional or strategic missions. Debriefs aircrew members and investigates and reports significant events such as communications deficiencies, equipment malfunction, spectrum interferences, or evidence of suspected tampering, loss, theft, disclosure, or other vulnerabilities to U.S. cryptographic systems or classified national security information. 3. Organization's focal point and principle authority on Communications Security (COMSEC) material training, access, storage, and usage. Serves as the organization's Cryptographic Access Program (CAP) administrator, granting and withdrawing access to U.S. cryptographic and national security information on behalf of the Commander. Maintains familiarity with a breadth of national security and strategic policy in order to develop and implement formal training curriculums for all users. Interprets directive and guidance concerning the administration of all training programs. Develops and implements proficiency training and certification programs for aircrew members, Combat Crew Communications members, and augmenters. Publishes specific local operating procedures, restrictions, and clarifications. Offers authoritative interpretations to Commanders and leaders involving emergent requirements, procedures, or obstacles to success. Standing panel member of the Commander's certification board for nuclear enterprise certified aircrew members. 4. Performs work within a secure, locked area using both common and uncommon office automation equipment including classified and unclassified computer systems, secure telephone equipment, satellite telephone equipment, media destruction devices, storage vaults, security containers, and intrusion detection systems. Operates specialized portable computer systems, software programs, and electronic key management system (EKMS) cryptographic key delivery systems. Analyzes the communications and Flight Information Publication (FLIP) needs of unit missions and prepares, issues, and retrieves communications kits with the required material for each mission. Posts changes to FLIP products as required by Geospatial Intelligence Agency. 5. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Military Grades: E1-E6 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 4. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. 5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. 6. Wear of the military uniform is MANDATORY. 7. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. 8. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license Qualifications This is an indefinite position, tenure 3, with a time limit determined by the needs of the agency. Any permanent military technician who is selected for this position will become tenure 3. The selectee will receive the same benefits and entitlements as the tenure 1 employee, but will be considered tenure 3 for purposes of reduction in force. You can be terminated at any time with a 30-day notice. If a permanent resource becomes available, incumbent may be converted to a permanent appointment without competition. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: 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. MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Applicant must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level. Experiences gained through military technical training schools (restricted to one of the identified/allowed compatible military skills) are included in the one year on-the-job experience. Applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Must have 30 months of experience or training in aerial refueling operations support programs associated with communications security (COMSEC) materials, tactical cryptography, airborne electronic identification, authentication, and aircraft safe passage and recovery techniques. Must have a full range of competencies and completed training to qualify and serve as the Combat Crew Communications Training Manager and Instructor. Must have working knowledge of mission and training requirements as directed by Air Force Directives and ANG Instructions for Combat Crew Communications and Support of Nuclear Planning and Operations training within the organization. Skilled to serve as the principle COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) within a strategically-tasked Air Refueling (KC-135, KC-46) Operations Group. Experiences included researching and interpreting communications security requirements for all peacetime and wartime tasked and contingency missions. Skilled in operating a communications security (COMSEC) sub-element; and, maintaining a ready-library of printed and electronic cryptographic media equipment as required to support the organization's primary assigned aircraft and crew complement. Skilled abilities include providing detailed information to the wing's combat mission folders (CMFs), and worked as a CMF validation team member. Competent in preparing kits of specified communications security materials that are utilized during in-flight missions. Skilled in presenting prelaunch briefings to crews, providing mission-specific communications, identification, authentication, and safe passage instructions for conventional or strategic missions. Skilled in debriefing aircrew members and investigating reports on events such as, communications deficiencies, equipment malfunction, spectrum interferences, or evidence of suspected tampering, loss, theft, disclosure, or other vulnerabilities to U.S. cryptographic systems or classified national security information. Must be competent on Communications Security (COMSEC) material training, access, storage, and usage. Experiences included work as a Cryptographic Access Program (CAP) administrator. Skilled in granting and withdrawing access to U.S. cryptographic and national security information on behalf of the Commander. Knowledgeable of national security and strategic policy needed to develop and implement formal training curriculums for all users. Skilled in the interpretation of directives and guidance concerning the administration of all training programs. Experienced in developing and implementing proficiency training and certification programs for aircrew members, Combat Crew Communications members, and augmenters. Skilled in writing unit operating procedures, restrictions, and clarifications. Skilled in providing authoritative interpretations to Commanders and leaders in regard to emergent requirements, procedures, or obstacles to success. If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager. N

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