Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to To provide Common Operational Picture (COP) and Geospatial/Geographic Information Systems (GIS) management to the command, enhancing the command's ability to make efficient and effective decisions throughout the USNORTHCOM area of responsibility.

Duties

Common Operational Picture (COP) Manager. Manages, designs, develops, and defines program requirements for the NORAD and USNORTHCOM (N/NC) Common Operating Picture (COP) and associated Command and Control (C2) systems for the dissemination. Manages operational data selection, sharing, and collaboration. Subject matter expert for COP tools and computer and network issues relating to command and control.

Requirements

• 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 posn 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
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• This position has been designated as Special Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmental Information clearance as a condition of employment.
• This position is designated by the Air force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, employee must refrain from use of illegal drugs. May be subject to submit to urinalysis. The employee will need to sign a statement of acknowledgment.
• This is a key position. Key Position is a federal position that cannot be vacated during a war, national emergency, or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency to function effectively.
• Applicants for positions designated as Key positions who do not agree to this condition shall not be extended an offer of employment.
• The employee may be recalled to duty and required to work overtime during other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays on an emergency basis. This position is subject to uncommon tours of duty and/ or shift work.
• The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty.
• May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during exercise and real-world events. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate duty locations
• This position is cyber coded under the DoD Cyberspace workforce framework. Please see below in additional information.
• Position has been locally, or command designated as Mission Essential (ME) performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF), which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, emergency, or OPM prescribed "Unscheduled” Telework. This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee’s eligibility.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210 (Alternate A). https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 (or equivalent in other pay systems) which includes; Skill in applying military command and control systems, networks and architectures, their functionality, and integration/employment in an operational environment. Ability to utilize Information Systems Security (INFOSEC), network environment, network configuration, standard operating system service and support, and sharing and securing network resources. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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. Knowledge of Joint policies and procedures; Department of Defense services and organizational structures; national intelligence organizations; state and federal emergency organizations; other pertinent agencies such as the US Coast Guard, Assistant Secretary of Defense/Homeland Defense. 2. Knowledge of Command and Control operations and the ability to access strategic events in a timely manner. Knowledge of Department of Defense and Joint policies, procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operations to anticipate and refine functional requirements. 3. Knowledge of performance characteristics of information technology equipment, systems, services, and transmission media to evaluate devices, proposals, and approaches. Knowledge of customary approaches, techniques, and requirements appropriate to analyze requirements and implement systems enhancements. 4. Knowledge of concepts and principles of sequencing actions, procurement techniques and requirements, and coordination requirements involved in project controls. Skill in the use of Windows and ESRI-based operating systems. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to identify, direct, or coordinate actions required in providing COP/GIS-related services. 5. Skill in the use of SAGE, network systems, COP-related computer network systems and programs such as GCCS, Geoportal, ESRI and other commercial standard geospatial/geographic information systems (GIS) in order to maintain proper functionality. 6. Ability to react in a high stress environment to intense Air, Maritime or Land/Military Assistance to Civil Authorities operations, Civil Support Interagency domestic event situations, make critical characterization judgments, formulate recommendations that may have major national impact/consequences. 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.

Contacts

• Address NORTHCOM 250 Vandenberg Street Suite B016 Peterson SFB, CO 80914 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]