Full Time Joint Terminal Attack Controller Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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The primary purpose of this position is: To participate in all aspects of planning, development, execution, instruction, and evaluation for the Joint Terminal Attack Controller Qualification & Instructor Courses (JTACQC/IC) as well as other syllabi executed at the 6th CTS.
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• Participates in development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the 6th Combat Training Squadrons Training Plan.
• Develops Education and Training Materials and Testing Procedures.
• Conducts, obtains and evaluates training.
• Develops, reviews, and revises air-ground integration instructional materials in accordance with established learning objectives.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest
• Must maintain JT AC currencies IAW JCAS AP MOA Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) and applicable qualifications and currencies IAW AFI 13-112v1
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours
• May be required to operate a government vehicle in the performance of duties
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
• Must be able to obtain and maintain SECRET security clearance
• Previous certification/qualification as Joint Terminal Attack Controller- Instructor, Chief of STAN/EVAL or Chief JTAC-1 preferred or recent experience in an Air Support Operations Squadron (con't)
• (Con't) Tactical Operations Center (TOC) or Air Operations Center (AOC) executing close air support or joint fire support operations
• The incumbent must be able to carry equipment up and down terrain to observation positions (OP) in potentially adverse environmental conditions. (con't)
• (Con't) The incumbent will be required to perform terminal attack control and provide instruction of terminal attack controls from the OP for long periods of time
• The incumbent must have the ability to maintain on a continuing basis physical, mental, and medical standards for JTAC and JTAC-I duties as specified in AFI 13-112v1. A pre-employment physical is a condition of employment

Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Training Instruction Series 1712.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s); Supervising or administering a training program; Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results; Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.
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EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Previous certification/qualification as Joint Terminal Attack Controller-Instructor, Chief of STAN/EVAL or Chief JTAC-I preferred or recent experience in an Air Support Operation Squadron Tactical Operations Center (TOC) or Air Operations Center (AOC) executing close air support or joint fire support operations.
2. Extensive knowledge of 1C4X1 AFSC, US Joint Air/land doctrine, Tactical Air Control party and Air Support Operations Center operations.
3. Experience with computer applications (Microsoft Office) for courseware development used in the classroom and student study.
4. Knowledge of organizations objectives, processes involved in military and civilian training, and/or processes relating to training programs in parallel business and industry organization. Knowledge of the methods, principles, practices, and programs related to curriculum development, instructional techniques, and training resources, as well as the principles, techniques, and objectives of test and evaluation.
5. Knowledge of basic budget preparation as it applies to preparing operating and capital expenditure training. Skill in developing course materials and presenting formal and informal courses and briefings. Skill to instruct, facilitate and manage classroom settings.
6. Ability to use electronic equipment in gathering, developing, and analyzing a variety of data and to make recommendations based on assessments. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
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Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
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