This position is for an Operations Officer, PD Number D2351000 located at 116th ACW, Robins AFB, GA. This is a full-time, Excepted, dual status position which requires Georgia Air National Guard Membership. Area of Consideration: Open to all Air Force Active Duty, Reserves, and Air National Guard.

Duties

As an Operations Officer, GS-2101-13, you will: Manage and direct the activities of the Control and Reporting Center (CRC) mission, Air Battle Management functions. Determine the Operations Branch goals that are the foundation for long and short range planning and execution of all programs. Develop objectives, direction, and guidance for the Operations functions and activities ensuring operational and organizational plans support the vision and goals of the Squadron Commander. Analyze and plan funds, equipment, manpower, and facilities to ensure proper resourcing and utilization to meet the mission. Ensure goals are in consonance with unit's direction and local limitations. Consider factors such as current and future mission needs, political climate, environmental concerns, area demographics, and tactical training location availability. Plan the work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Provide employees with advice, counsel or instruction on both work and administrative matters. Maintain military and full-time strength through recruiting and retention programs. Oversee the accomplishment of the training program (DOT) and the mission training program (MTP). Develop squadron unit type code (UTC) training to satisfy established requirements and meet combat readiness objectives and Air Force contingency requirements. Ensure instructor personnel meet and maintain stringent certification and qualification standards. Ensure personnel are trained and exercised in wartime skills. Demonstrate mission capability through a series of extensive Air Force inspections. Ensure required records and documentation of programs are maintained. Maintain an effective leadership/career development program. Make critical judgments and on-the-spot decisions regarding the safety of assigned personnel. Establish channels of communication within the operations branch to keep personnel informed and provide feedback. Find ways to improve or increase the quality of the work directed. Perform required mission planning and staff operations work in scheduling, training, current operations, standards and evaluation, intelligence, weapons and tactics, chief of staff, combat readiness and exercises. Develop plans, policies and procedures and analyze national defense guidance and objectives to create operational policies. Implement policy through development of plans and procedures to execute assigned weapons and Command and Control capabilities. Identify training deficiencies and coordinate with National Guard Bureau for resolution. Perform as Instructor/Evaluator and Standardization examiner for the Mission Commander (MCC) and/or Section Lead (SL) personnel and also qualified to instruct and evaluate Weapons Directors (WD) and Air Battle Manager (ABM). Plan, organize and conduct ground training. Ensure training encompasses the full cycle of theory, formal classroom and actual positional practice on Air Battle Manager functions. Determine training requirements by analyzing unit training objectives, missions, combat readiness reports, flight examination reports and directives. Prepare local course outlines to include: operation of complex classified electronic radar and radio communications equipment, intelligence functions, basic mission crew duties and responsibilities; safety precautions, and mission procedures. Perform mission crew duties as a Section Lead (SL) or Mission Commander (MC) in a high threat combat and training environment. Lead the operations team comprised of a Weapons Section and a Surveillance Section consisting of Air Surveillance Technicians (AST), Air Battle Manager (ABM), Weapons Directors (WD), Surveillance Technicians (ST), and Interface Control Technician (ICT). Execute the mission in accordance with Weapons Systems tasking and objectives. Analyze operational tasking messages, special instructions and air tasking orders. Participate and direct Operational teams participation in pre-mission coordination briefings to ensure complete understanding of the tactical air plan for tactical operations. Perform administrative supervisory personnel management duties and responsibilities as a supervisor over staff operations functions as directed by the Squadron Commander. Advise and provide counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Select or recommend selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Develop, modify, and/or interpret performance standards. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's 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.
• 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 probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state drivers license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Must maintain a current Class 3 Flight Physical.
• The employee will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance; the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a Secret or Top Secret clearance within one year of appointment.

Qualifications

Each applicant must fully substantiate (in her/his own words) that they meet the requirements of the specialized experience listed below; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this vacancy. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. IF YOU DO THIS YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THE VACANCY. Please ensure that you have included beginning and ending dates (month and year) for all jobs listed on your resume. Military Grades: Commissioned Officers. Compatible Military Assignments: AFSC: 13BXX. General Experience: Candidate must possess experience, education, or training interpreting, explaining, and/or applying a variety of regulations and procedures. Experience using computer and automation systems. Specialized Experience: Candidate must possess at least 36 months experience, education, or training arranging or procuring transportation for personnel, cargo or freight; experience in non-routine pre and post auditing of freight bills, bills of lading, and personnel transportation vouchers; experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems; and experience which includes responsibility for the supervision and management of personnel including leading directing, and assigning work of personnel.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in fields listed below leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements.

Education: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position.

Contacts

• Address GA 116 ACW Wing Staff Building 2072 Robins AFB, GA 31098 US
• Name: Olivia Green
• Phone: 678-569-5251
• Email: [email protected]