Air Mobility Command
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The primary purpose of this position is: This position will serve as the primary Flight Simulator Training Manager and operator for all Air Support Operations Center (ASOC) and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) simulator operations at the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron. The position will maintain primary operations and management responsibilities for two of the three squadron simulation systems while serving as a backup operator for the other simulation systems. Duties: Primarily responsible for operation and maintenance of squadron simulators including future upgrades. Simulator Operator. Maintain professional and technical expertise on all unit simulator(s) matters. Schedules all training events requiring simulator use.
Conditions of Employment Continued: Must be able to obtain and maintain minimum DoD 8570 certification requirements A+, Sec + preferred. If higher certifications (IAW DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certifications IAT Level 1 requirements) are held; this will satisfy requirement. IE. Sec+, SISSP or higher. Technician will have 6 months upon hire to acquire the required certification. 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, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301. 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 extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques associated with the development and production of original graphics and visual information programs. In-depth knowledge of the materials used in the design, production, and reproduction of visual products to plan the technical details of, or produce, aesthetically composed visual products to include knowledge of JTAC/TAC simulation systems to include live, and virtual simulation modeling, scenario programming, and trouble shooting. Comprehensive knowledge of close air support tactics, techniques and procedures and use of all JTAC communication and targeting equipment. Knowledge of specialized subject matter or program areas for the operations, products, services, needs, and goals of programs and other organizations serviced to develop original designs, concepts, or visual styles in a joint training environment, exhibits, or presentation materials that present the ideas or image desired by the organization, that are used in simulation training environment, or that reduce the cost of production, installation, or maintenance of the visual product. Knowledge is used to plan, schedule, and conduct projects to evaluate the effectiveness of simulator operations, scheduling, and training management. 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. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Have less than the full amount of specialized experience required but I have graduate level education with a major or subject area related to the position to be filled. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official 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. Working knowledge of simulator operations, JTAC communications and targeting equipment utilized during CAS planning and execution, scenario development, all applicable distributed training networks, network security and training network standards. 2. Working knowledge of all sister service fires capabilities, to a level that they are able to mimic all rotary and fixed wing techniques, tactics and procedures for all services. 3. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive training programs, and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency related to unit training systems and their application. Should have TACP community experience or service equivalent within last 5 years. 4. Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; problem solve complex issues/ and maintain good working relationships. 5. Knowledge of network security requirements and techniques for protecting computer and simulator systems from viruses, data tampering, and unauthorized system entry. Knowledge of a full range of network systems (LAN/WAN" design principles, methodologies, and approaches used in developing, installing, operating, managing, maintaining network services that support functional requirements, and security (and IT) procedures to maintain control of classified material. 6. Knowledge of the network architecture, interrelationships, operating modes, configuration, topology, and protocols typically found at root level. Knowledge of network operating and maintenance concepts and methods to troubleshoot network problems. Knowledge of complex configuration management techniques, and requirements appropriate to managing root level network systems. 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.
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with 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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