This position is for a TRAINING SPECIALIST (COMMAND AND CONTROL), PD# D2386000, part of the Nevada Air National Guard. This position is located in the Wing Command Post (Command and Control Section) of an NVANG. This is an Air National Guard (ANG) Dual Status Technician position that is verified on the unit manpower document and reflects the correct classified military membership, compatible unit position assignment, compatible military skill assignment, and compatible rank assignment.

Duties

1. Plans, organizes, develops, directs, implements, evaluates and manages formal classroom training. Develops annual training plans for controllers and aircrews, which cover all aspects of command and control training. Develops different types of training to include initial, refresher, recurring, and remedial. Performs course maintenance and updates based on major command (MAJCOM) and higher headquarters (HHQ) requirements, student needs, course content, and mission emphasis. Coordinates with HHQ and MAJCOM as needed to ensure implementation and evaluation of required training is being accomplished. Ensures plans are developed and instructed in accordance with HHQ and MAJCOM regulations, documents, and directives. Trains assigned personnel in the use of command and control related communication equipment and associated procedures. 2. Reviews, evaluates and analyzes training through examination results, task evaluations, personnel performance, and consultation of subject matter with experts in the field to determine the quality and overall effectiveness of the training plan. Ensures identified testable materials are adequate to achieve learning and performance objectives. Responsible for the evaluation of personnel during all phases of training based on their performance, experience, background, education, learning skills, and retention. Based on these evaluations, develops specific courses of study to accomplish desired objective, and advises the superintendent and the wing commander on the status and skill level of assigned personnel, and recommends certification or decertification of said personnel. Ensures personnel can attain and maintain certification in the required areas and ensures trainees performance of command and control emergency actions procedures are accomplished, without error, during operational events. Ensures controllers can achieve and maintain 90% test results in Command and Control operations and Emergency Action Message (EAM) procedures. Schedules a variety of training for all assigned personnel to include equipment training, certification, formal, self-study and ancillary training. Reviews and evaluates training and support material for the wing command and control training program to include updating documents, maintaining individual training records, proper handling and controlling classified material to ensure accuracy and consistency to meet training objectives. 3. Ensures adequate protection and procedures are in place to safeguard resources, to include the physical security of the command post, the Crisis Action Team (CAT) and critical support systems. Develops procedures for emergencies and contingencies such as evacuation, bomb threat, etc. Serves as the COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) for the command post COMSEC user account. Periodically reviews, validates, and projects COMSEC requirements to ensure required materials are in place to support the evolving missions. Ensures personnel are properly trained in the use of the COMSEC materials and procedures. Ensures command post complies with operational, communications, transmission, and computer security requirements. If applicable, serves as the Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO) for the Wing's Top Secret Account and ensures Wing's compliance IAW governing directives. 4. Serves as a key member of the CAT during operational events and briefs commander on all significant actions taken by the command post. Informs the commander on the status, progress, problem areas, shortfalls, and limitations in command and control and recommends solutions to ensure mission accomplishment and national objectives are achieved. Directs recall of wing personnel as required. Coordinates with other wing sections in the development of all reference guides, checklists, and displays utilized by the CAT. Provides administrative support to track and log CAT events. 5. Performs all duties required of a certified Command and Control Specialist and/or Command Post Superintendent in the absence of the Superintendent, as well as, maintains certification in required areas. 6. Is responsible for the management of the Wing Air Force Input Tool (AFIT) and Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) programs. Reviews all available readiness data to ensure accuracy of unit reports. Prepares and presents formal readiness briefing to the Wing Commander and Staff, IG, MAJCOM, State Headquarters and NGB. Ensures all unit monitors are trained and briefed as necessary on all aspects of the readiness program, and maintains required documentation IAW HHQ directives. 7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Education requirement is based upon the qualification standards for the specific position and is stated under the heading "EDUCATION". Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific in describing your experience. EACH APPLICANT MUST FULLY SUBSTANTIATE (IN THEIR OWN WORDS) THAT THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE LISTED BELOW; OTHERWISE, THE APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION. DO NOT COPY FROM THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION OR YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience that provided evidence of the ability to instruct students in the use of equipment, principles, or practices of the subject or occupation. This experience may have been gained as a teacher or instructor; in on-the-job supervision or instruction of subordinates or fellow workers; or in work involving application of the principles, practices, and techniques of the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 1-year of specialized experience as GS-07 in planning, organizing, developing, directing, implementing, evaluating and managing formal classroom training; developing annual training plans for controllers and aircrews, which cover all aspects of command and control training; also experience with evaluations, develops specific courses of study to accomplish desired objective, and advises the superintendent and the wing commander on the status and skill level of assigned personnel, and recommends certification or decertification of said personnel.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.

There is no specific education requirement for this position. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Training/Educational claims. To receive credit for Training/Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Training/Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address NV 152 AW FMDT 1776 National Guard Way Reno, NV 89502-4494 US
• Name: Catherine Grush
• Phone: 775-788-4501
• Email: [email protected]