Command Post Specialist

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Westover Air Reserve Base, MA

2d

About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position in the command post. The employee serves as a command post controller and carries out command post operations for an airlift, rescue, fighter, or special operations unit. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and must also meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements, including military membership, wearing the uniform, and maintaining job-specific military specialty and other military qualifications. Regular assignments are primarily ART duties, though non-ART duties may also be assigned, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities. The work schedule is aligned to allow participation in unit training assemblies. The position is designated Mission Essential and may require reporting when the base is closed or delayed, or remaining on duty during phased or early release. The employee must maintain current certifications and pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.

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 and other applicable military qualifications.
• At least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, including knowledge and skill applying command post regulations, methods, and procedures; knowledge of support organizations and their program interrelationships; and knowledge of SORTS directives and ability to analyze SORTS and other operational-report data and processes.
• Alternatively, a related 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.; a combination of education and experience may also qualify if it totals at least 100 percent of the requirements.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; one year at the GS-07 level is required for GS-09, 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.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Submit transcripts if qualifying based on education; foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.
• Maintain current certifications and pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Meet applicable Air Force Reserve specialty, uniform, age, height, weight, and physical fitness requirements.
• Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service, as applicable.
• A security clearance may be required.
• Must use direct deposit; a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may apply, depending on appointment type.

Responsibilities

• Perform command and control operations and mission monitoring, analyzing and evaluating unit requirements and functions in support of the unit commander and staff during contingency and peacetime operations.
• Receive, analyze, decipher, and act on time-critical higher headquarters alert orders and messages concerning air base defense, sabotage, acts of war, force posturing, natural disasters, and related events.
• Receive, analyze, and disseminate command-and-control message traffic to appropriate wing agencies.
• Collect and analyze information and determine operational and readiness reporting requirements using higher headquarters instructions and guidance.
• 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.
• Maintain Air Force Reserve requirements, participate in unit training assemblies, and maintain current certifications.
• Comply with mission-essential reporting requirements and required drug testing.

Benefits

• ARTs receive 15 days of active-duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay.
• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• A recruitment incentive, relocation incentive, or authorized PCS may be available; leave accrual may be authorized upon request.

What This Job Offers

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