Air National Guard Command and Control Specialist

This is a Washington Air National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Bargaining Unit Technician position: Command and Control Specialist

• Transmit instructions to aircrews and support assets to coordinate launch, recall, execution, and terminating missions in support of operational events.
• Maintain certification in the Emergency Action Procedures (EAP) of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), Unified Commands, Air Mobility Command(AMC), United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and National Guard Bureau (NGB).
• Learn and retain for instant recall and reference, a consider able body of knowledge related to EAP.
• Establishes priority of actions based on a variety of situations, and uses judgement to resolve multiple tasking received simultaneously.
• Controls movement and status of the alert force, and coordinates alert force requirements with key base agencies such as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) tower, Central Security Control(CSC), Maintenance Operations Center (MOC), and Fire Department.
• Serves as the key point of contact on all matters concerning crews, aircraft, the alert facility, Crisis Action Team (CAT), and the Command Post.
• Provides a variety of briefings to the CAT and the alert force.
• Responds to numerous quick response situations initiating Quick Reaction Checklists (QRCs).
• Executes and supports all aspects of Tanker Strategic Aircraft Reconstitution Team(TSART) procedures.
• Utilizes a variety of communications security(COMSEC) documents in accomplishing the mission.
• Utilizes numerous voice and record communications systems as the primary link between the Wing Commander, CAT and HHQ to accomplish command and control duties and responsibilities.
• Advises the commander of recommended command and control actions during operational events.
• Accomplishes recall of the CAT and wing personnel as directed by the commander or HHQ.
• Gathers information for Operational Reporting (OPREP) regarding significant events or incidents involving personnel and wing assets that require reporting to HHQ, Contingency Operations, significant peacetime events, and state emergency situations.
• Advises the commander on reporting requirements.
• Categorizes events to determine the level of notification required.
• Prepares, determines classification and precedence, numbers, records, and releases reports via voice and record copy.
• Evaluates and interprets situations which would require multiple reports to be submitted on events that are on going.
• Reviews and updates information in required MAJCOM databases to reflect status of aircraft and crews.
• Convenes voice reporting conferences and determines who should be included in said conferences.
• Responsible for submission of OPREP reports for wing agencies and tenant units.
• Incumbents maintain certification in this area.
• Dictates which methodology and systems are to be used in tracking diverse aircraft mission movement.
• Selects and submits numerous mission movement reports in support of wing and HHQ tasking.
• Data provided by the controller must be properly formatted and error free to interface with HHQ flight management systems.
• Interprets and coordinates mission changes with on base and HHQ.
• Evaluates and interprets mission changes which would require multiple reports to be submitted.
• Coordinates high priority missions with the CAT and HHQ.
• Coordinates on base support for wing and transient aircraft as a result of mission movement reports.
• Provides information to aircrews concerning clearances to operate aircraft, weather and field conditions, divert airfield status, and pertinent operating and procedural instructions.
• Controls the movement of aircraft on the unit's ramp.
• Alerts aircrews to meet mission requirements in response to HHQ tasking.
• Receives arrival and departure messages making queries concerning overdue aircraft and notifying the appropriate authorities.
• Monitors primary crash phone system, and activates and transmits emergency information on secondary crash circuits as required.
• Incumbents maintain certification in this area.
• Submits flight plans and coordinates changes to FAA via Aeronautical Information System (AIS) or voice systems to support flying (mission)operations.
• Must have extensive knowledge concerning both domestic and international flight planning.
• Prior to submission of flight data, will review and evaluate proposed flight plan for technical accuracy and compliance with appropriate directives.
• Provide a variety of briefings to aircrews concerning safety of flight issues such as Notice to Airmen (NOTAMS), airfield advisories, weather, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

• MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Military Grades: E5 Compatible Military Assignments: 1C3X1 - Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the AFSC to apply or be considered for selection.
• Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain AFSC within 1 year of appointment action.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must maintain membership in the WA Air National Guard for continued employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.
• You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

• GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training in following directives and regulations.
• Experience interpreting and applying published directives or regulations.
• Experience communicating with others.
• SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09 - Must have at least 24 months or 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.
• Experience, education, or training in mission planning for preflight, in-flight, ground or command and control (C2) duties according to specific transportation functions.
• Receives, interprets, extracts, and disseminates relevant data for mission planning or execution.
• Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems.

• Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.
• Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related*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.

Additional Information

• 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
• Military Technicians are ineligible for enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these incentives.
• Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a Technician.
• Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709 (f).
• The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.