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THIS IS AN AIR FORCE NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a TITLE 32 SUPERVISORY THEATER AO OPERATIONS, COMMAND & CONTROL OFFICER (MI 110th Wing), Position Description Number NGD1944000 and is part of the MI 110 Airlift Wing, Michigan Air National Guard.
MICHIGAN AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
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***THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POISITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP***
This position is located in an Air National Guard (ANG), Component Numbered Air Force (cNAF), Air Operations Group (AOG), Air Operations Squadron (AOS). This unit has both a state and federal mission. The federal mission is to provide trained and qualified Air and Space Operations Center (AOC) Command and Control (C2) warriors to augment MAJCOM deployable AOCs worldwide at the operational level of war. The state mission is to provide support to civil authorities, as directed by the Governor, for disaster relief, public safety, search and rescue, and civil defense, and Continuity of Operations. This position requires mastery level knowledge of air campaign strategy, combat plans, combat operations and the integration of Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Division (ISRD) assets required for successful execution. Must be trained and ready to function in a senior level position in a coalition AOC reporting to the Combined/Joint Force Air Component Commander (C/JFACC) at the 3-star level. Accordingly, must direct all actions that prepare unit members to perform at the operational level of war in an AOC. Responsibility to possess a working knowledge of all Air Force Weapon Systems and their capabilities, as well as a clear understanding of the systems and capabilities of other DOD components, NATO nations, and other coalition partners. This mastery level knowledge is required to sustain the development and execution of a daily Air Tasking Order for a minimum of 30 days at 500 missions per day. Due to the unique mission of the cNAF, this PD cannot be used in any other organization.
Determines squadron goals for long- and short-range planning and execution of all programs. Provides direction and leadership for squadron functions and activities, develops operational and organizational plans that support the vision and goals of the squadron.
Provides direction and leadership to unit members, including full-time air technicians and AGRs as well as traditional Guardsmen. Ensures combat readiness of squadron personnel to provide augmentation to the Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC) at the AOC Air & Space Operations Centers located in every Combatant Command Area of Responsibility (AOR) throughout the world.
Accomplishes, through subordinate supervisors, the mission training program. Ensures squadron UTC training satisfies established Air Force Instruction (AFI) and associated ANG Instructions (ANGI) requirements to meet combat readiness objectives and Air Force contingency requirements.
Directs organizational mission capability through a series of extensive Air Force inspections. Ensures required records and documentation of programs are maintained. Incumbent supervises the senior theater level unit coordination, planning and execution of Distributed Mission and Reachback operations. Must be able to assume overall supervisory control over such operations when conducted in a joint or multi-dimensional setting.
There is frequent contact with senior leadership in USAFE, PACAF, CENTCOM, Numbered Air Forces, NGB, and state JFHQ, often to establish policy or to advance unit operational initiatives to include reachback and Distributed Mission Operations (DMO). Assumes a leadership role in national level exercises that are indorsed by Major Commands (ACC) and sponsored by NGB that meet the criteria for joint interoperability training. Affects the shaping of the force by participating on MAJCOM Integrated Process Teams (IPT).
Maintains leading edge technology capability through cooperative exchanges with AF Research Labs for technology/ operational information and field testing and evaluation. Insures weapons system equipment and upgrades are completed in concert with the gaining command to guarantee seamless operation in all reachback and distributed mission operations. Develops and directs the force level weapons system implementation program in coordination with higher headquarters to meet approved employment concepts.
Directs the formulation, presentation, justification and execution of the annual budget for the AOS. Oversees the approved budget and allocates resources to meet training goals to include efficient expenditure of man-day allocations.
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Conditions of employment

• MICHIGAN AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Michigan Air 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 Michigan Air 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 Michigan Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Michigan Air 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 trial period
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
• Must have a valid civilian driver's license.
• Must qualify for and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Qualifications
Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the dates of each period of employment (from MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY) and the number of hours worked per week. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
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MILITARY GRADE: O5-O6
Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position to ensure to avoid grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience that provided a basic knowledge of the principles of electronics, mathematics, computers, aeronautics, or related areas, or an understanding, both theoretical and practical, of automated systems operation, integration, management, and maintenance. Experience may have been gained in occupations such as computer specialist, electronics technician, telecommunications specialist, engineer, or other work related to the position to be filled.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
54 months Experience that demonstrated an extensive knowledge of and experience in the technology, system interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automated aviation, navigation, and electronics systems. Specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience, education, or training routine and non-routine preflight, 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.
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Possesses rated or air battle management experience and maintains AOC positional certification.
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
Education
No substitution of education allowed for this position.
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SELECTIVE SERVICE:
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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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). Are advised to meet with education specialist to review contract.
NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour.
THIS IS A DUAL BID ANNOUNCEMENT WITH AGR 26-054
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