THEATER AEROSPACE OPERATIONS COMMAND \u0026 CONTROL OFFICER (TIT

Duties

• Administers refresher and advanced training to ANG military AOC weapons systems positional specialists.
• Instructs rated pilots, navigators, air battle managers, space operations specialists, and other AOC assigned personnel in advanced aerospace operations applications using current AOC systems of record.
• Interviews instructors, pilots, navigators, air battle managers, space operations specialists, and other assigned AOC personnel to determine operational background in their respective weapons systems/specialties.
• Performs as instructor and/or examiner; evaluates and examines personnel to determine preparation for the application of aerospace force/operations, proficiency during actual operations, instructional ability, and technical competence.
• Performs as instructor and/or examiner and conducts post operations critiques.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of a variety of specialties to include general and advanced knowledge of AOC assigned weapons systems, U.S. and allied aircraft, space weapons systems, and tactical employment of weapons systems.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of a variety of specialties to include general and advanced knowledge of search and rescue, theater missile defense and air tasking order development and execution.
• Coordinates, plans, and executes Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) and Reachback operations.
• Conducts Command and Control over all subordinate elements of the Theater Air Control System (TACS), including airborne and ground based sensors.
• Plans and executes datalink operations critical to maintaining and synchronizing situational awareness in multiple theaters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• 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.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
• This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in the Missouri National Guard prior to the effective date of placement.
• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Air National Guard recruiter at 1-800-864-6264 prior to applying for this position.
• Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at Whiteman AFB at (660) 687-7394 or at St. Joseph at (816) 236-3339 for any questions concerning recoupment or termination.
• Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission.
• Creditable Service for Annual Leave accrual may be granted to new employees if he/she possesses superior qualifications essential to the position; and which were acquired through performance in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position.
• The duties performed in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position must directly relate to the position to which appointed and such qualifications are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal to be eligible.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Air National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).

Maximum Military Grade - Maj (O-4)

Minimum Military Grade - Capt (O-3)

Title 32 National Guard employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (grade inversion).

GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Must possess experience, education, or training interpreting, explaining, and/or applying a variety of regulations and procedures. Experience using computer and automation systems.

GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Must possess 36 months of specialized experience which demonstrates your ability to plan, develop and present comprehensive courses of instruction on Air Operations Center (AOC) operational skills to rated pilots; navigators, air battle managers, and space operations specialists; administer refresher and advanced training to AOC weapons systems positional specialists; coordinate, plan and execute Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) and Reachback operations; and collect, review and disseminate data on tactics and employment techniques for weapons systems (friendly and enemy).

Education

This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.

Additional information

Selective Service Act:
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).