LEAD TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32) WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Duties This position is located in an ANG Aviation Wing, Air Support Operations Group (ASOG) Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) and Tactical Air Control Party (TACP). The primary purpose of this position is, as a regular and recurring part of the incumbent's assignment and at least 25% of the duty time, to lead a team of other employees in the performance of Telecommunications Specialist, GS-0391-11. This team is responsible for the qualification and certification of all technicians and militarily assigned Joint Terminal Attack Controllers serving in the unit. The incumbent also performs the same work as that led. Ensure that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated from the commander through the supervisor to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services. Team direction must support operations readiness, Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) qualifications and currency, equipment and network operations with Joint Forces. Articulate and communicate to the team the operations and program assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion of work supporting goals. Coaches the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem solving methods and techniques; provides advice on work methods to ensure maximum efficiency of workers; implements best practices and operations procedures defined by other organizations; and assists the team and/or individual members in identifying the parameters of solutions. Such work may include monitoring inspection reports for best practices and seeking solutions from counterparts in outside organizations and from Group. Lead the team in: identifying, distributing and balancing workloads and tasks among team members in accordance with operations requirements and at the direction of the supervisor. Assigns tasks in accordance with team member skill level and/or occupational specialization; makes adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with goals and objectives to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks; and ensures that each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product. Train or arrange for the training of team members in methods and techniques of JTAC and equipment operations as well as working in teams to accomplish tasks or projects related to the successful completion of mission readiness goals and objectives. Provide or arrange for specific administrative or technical training necessary for accomplishment of individual and team tasks. Such training may include ensuring members attend or receive Basic Instructor Courses (BICs) through in-residence or Mobile Training Teams (MTTs). Monitor and report on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been met. Collects data on statuses for inclusion in reports such as the monthly Status Of Resources and Training (SORTs) in addition to weekly JTAC currency and qualification levels. Serve as coach, facilitator and/or negotiator in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus building activities among team members. Requirements Conditions of Employment * This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. * 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. * Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. * Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Qualifications Military Grades: E-6 through E-9 GENERAL EXPERIENCE : All series personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level. Experiences gained through military technical training schools (restricted to one of the identified/allowed compatible military skills) are included in the one year on-the-job experience. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Mustpossess 36 months of specialized experiences and competencies in designing, deploying, installing, operating, maintaining, modifying, and recovering various types of communications transmission systems and their components; the skills to maintain currency requirements as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) Instructor or Evaluator; knowledge of a wide range of technical methods in the detailed performance characteristics of specific telecommunications equipment, systems, networking and transmission media; in-depth working skill and knowledge of basic electronics and antenna theory, Internet Protocol (IP) configuration and network operating principles. Education There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this 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 ( Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov) ). * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Technical competence * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume: * Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. * If your resume includes a photograph, other PII (Personally Identifiable information) or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. * For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., Hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present ex. 03/2020-06/2022 or 03/2020-Present). * If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information see: What to include in your resume . 2. Other supporting documents (as applicable): * Certifications * DD-214 or NGB 22 * SF-50 * Official Transcripts If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12573212 A complete application package must be submitted by 11