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 serve as a senior training specialist responsible for design, development and/or evaluation of Air Tasking Order and Airspace Control Order coordination, instruction and production. Position will support exercises, tests and events (both live and virtual) by 505th Command & Control Wing.

Duties

Serves as Air Tasking Order (ATO) Production/Replanning and Airspace Control Order (ACO) subject matter expert. Responsible for Combat Plans Division (CPD) ATO Production and Combat Operations Division (COD) ATO Replanning and Airspace Management. Participates in operational assessments, special studies, and projects and applies ACO/ATO Production and Replanning experience effectively. Prepares written correspondence and, other documentation.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is 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
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Advance in hire is authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual is authorized upon request
• Requires graduation from the Academic Instructor Course (AIC) and AOC FTU Plans/Ops Technician Course.
• Air and Space Operations Center experience is critical to the successful completion of the work.
• Overtime may be required as workload demands and in some cases with no-notice due to urgency of time sensitive matters. Periodic shift work may be required if assigned as a watch-standing analyst.
• May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties. Incumbent will occasionally be required on temporary duty throughout the world including to remote locations with limited facilities. (cont)
• (cont) These temporary duty assignments could range from short duration to 30 days, and longer. While every effort will be made to schedule these assignments well in advance of the travel, travel may be required (cont)
• (cont) with extremely limited notice. It is imperative incumbent have an unlimited ability to perform such travel.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. (cont)
• (cont) Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Must be able to acquire and retain a Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI access in order to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

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 knowledge of a wide range of principles, concerns, and practices used to produce and effectively maintain Air Taking Orders (ATO) and Airspace Control Orders (ACO) to include development processes, production and dissemination; knowledge of the systems used by the Combined Air Operations Center to create, maintain and disseminate ATOs and ACOs; and knowledge of AOC Combat Plans and Combat Operations Divisions processes and tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP). OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.M with a subject area related to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR 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 your 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. Knowledge of the procedures used in the design, development and conduct of evaluations of technical and professional training programs to include both effectiveness and efficiency assessments. 2. Knowledge of a wide range of principles, concerns, and practices used to produce and effectively maintain Air Taking Orders (ATO) and Airspace Control Orders (ACO) to include development processes, production and dissemination. 3. Knowledge of the systems used by the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) to create, maintain and disseminate ATOs and ACOs. 4. Knowledge of AOC Combat Plans and Combat Operations Divisions processes and tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP). Ability to assess the operational relevance of novel technological solutions to enhance multi-domain operations (MDO) and multi-domain command and control (MDC2) capabilities. 5. Skill in instructing/training individuals and groups on the procedures used to create, maintain, and disseminate ATOs and ACOs in an exercise/simulated environment. 6. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, recognize solutions, plan and organize work, and consult effectively with co-workers. 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.

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ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

• Address Nellis AFB 4475 England Avenue Ste 137 Nellis AFB, NV 89191 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]