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Duties This position is located with the 161st Air Refueling Wing in Phoenix, Arizona. The incumbent works independently or as a staff member of the AMD Air Mobility Control Team (AMCT) in providing mission management support in the execution of air mobility missions. Its paramount purpose is to provide advanced technical and training support to upgrade skills to maximize performance of the Air Mobility Division (AMD) as an effective division of the Air & Space Operations Center (AOC) force level Weapon System (WS). The command post plays an integral part in mission execution involving aircraft and aircrews, as well as maintains contact with aircrews during the mission. This position carries out essential duties on a 24/7 basis, monitoring and carrying out duties involved with security, emergency aircrew recall, the Crisis Reaction Team, and similar duties critical to the conduct of the mission assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment * ARIZONA AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Prior to appointment into this position, selectee must be a current member of the Arizona Air National Guard, in a military position assigned to 161st. * This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guar, 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 trial period. * Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. * Incumbent must possess and maintain a current state driver's license. * Incumbent is required to maintain positional certification commensurate with their applicable AFSC and successfully complete all rectification required by MAJCOM guidance. (cont.) * Incumbent is required to attend Initial Qualification training at the AOC AMD Formal Training Unit class. (cont.) * After completion, the incumbent will receive a special experience identifier (SEI) whereupon he/she will be required to complete Mission Qualification training in order to achieve Combat Mission Ready (CMR) status. (cont.) * Once CMR, incumbent is qualified by functional area and proficient to support primary missions focused on his/her aligned AOC but is world-wide capable. (cont.) * Thereafter, incumbent will be required to complete AOC Continuation Training and maintain proficiency in AMD and AOC specific air mobility planning and execution systems. * Incumbent will be skilled in a variety of computer system software programs to assist in creating briefings and presentations regarding the air mobility mission or related areas. * The incumbent might be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. May be subject to on-call or recall due to contingencies or emergencies. * Incumbent must possess at least a Secret Security Clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance within one year of appointment. Qualifications Military Grades: E1/AB - E5/SSgt. Compatible Military Assignments: Must possess or be able to obtain the 1C3X1 AFSC. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience, education, or training in mission planning for preflight, in -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 You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education 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 ( ).