Command Post Specialist

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Whiteman AFB, MO

12d

About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position in the command post. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and receive the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. The position serves as a command post controller and carries out command post operations for an airlift, rescue, fighter, or special operations unit. The incumbent analyzes unit requirements and functions in support of the unit commander and staff for command and control during contingency and peacetime operations; implements higher-headquarters orders and plans; responds to time-critical alerts and messages; handles operational and readiness reporting; assists with command post facilities, equipment, supplies, publications, and training programs. The incumbent must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements, obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, and maintain applicable military specialty and physical fitness requirements. Regular assignments are primarily ART duties, with non-ART duties generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities. The work schedule is aligned to allow participation in unit training assemblies. This is a term position.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and qualified to join; must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
• Must obtain and retain a Top Secret (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Must gain and retain certification in accordance with AFI 10-207, as supplemented.
• At least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, including knowledge of and skill in applying command post regulations, methods, and procedures to perform command post assignments and handle varied situations; alternatively, qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience may meet the qualification standard.
• For the education substitution, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.; transcripts must be submitted when qualifying using education.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-07 is required for GS-09 consideration when TIG applies.
• Knowledge of command and control, operational reporting, mission monitoring, and emergency actions.
• Knowledge of security instructions, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to research, collect, analyze, organize, and prepare data for reports and presentations.
• Knowledge of federal and civilian disaster response agencies, their capabilities, and relationships with the military.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must meet applicable military qualifications, including age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, or uncommon tours of duty, potentially with limited or no notice.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to fly in commercial or military aircraft for temporary duty.
• Must use direct deposit as a federal employee.
• Retired military applicants are usually ineligible for Air Force Reserve membership, with the exceptions described in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate unit requirements and functions in support of the unit commander and staff for command and control during contingency and peacetime operations.
• Direct and implement actions in response to higher-headquarters operations orders and operations plans.
• Receive, analyze, decipher, and act on time-critical higher-headquarters alert orders and messages concerning airbase defense, sabotage, acts of war, force posture, natural disasters, and related events.
• Receive, analyze, and disseminate command-and-control message traffic to appropriate wing agencies for operational and readiness reporting.
• Assist with management and control of command post facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist with maintaining the publications and forms library.
• Assist in implementing proficiency training and certification programs for command post controllers.
• Meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements, participate in unit training assemblies, wear the uniform, and maintain job-specific military specialty requirements and other military qualifications.

Benefits

• ARTs are eligible for 15 days of active duty tour each year with military leave granted at full civilian pay.
• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Permanent change of station expenses may be paid if authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level