Operations Officer
Who may apply
Limited to the following applicant groups:
- National Guard and reserves
Mountain Home, Idaho
1 day left to apply
Salary: $106,437 – $138,370
per year
(GS-13)
Salary context
Based on 84 annual-salary jobs in the same occupational series. This role's pay spans a broad range among similar positions.
Job Details
Position Overview
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a OPERATIONS OFFICER, Position Description Number D2351000 and is part of the ID 266 RANS, National Guard.
THIS POSITION IS PERMANENT.
Duties
Manages and directs the activities of the Control and Reporting Center (CRC) mission, Air Battle Management functions. Determines the Operations Branch goals that are the foundation for long and short range planning and execution of all programs. Develops objectives, direction, and guidance for the Operations functions and activities ensuring operational and organizational plans support the vision and goals of the Squadron Commander. Analyzes and plans funds, equipment, manpower, and facilities to ensure proper resourcing and utilization to meet the mission. Ensures goals are in consonance with unit's direction and local limitations. Considers factors such as current and future mission needs, political climate, environmental concerns, area demographics, and tactical training location availability. Plans the work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Provides employees with advice, counsel or instruction on both work and administrative matters. Maintains military and full-time strength through recruiting and retention programs. Oversees the accomplishment of the training program (DOT) and the mission training program (MTP). Develops squadron unit type code (UTC) training to satisfy established requirements and meets combat readiness objectives and Air Force contingency requirements. Ensures instructor personnel meet and maintain stringent certification and qualification standards. Ensures personnel are trained and exercised in wartime skills. Demonstrates mission capability through a series of extensive Air Force inspections. Ensures required records and documentation of programs are maintained. Maintains an effective leadership/career development program. Makes critical judgments and on-the-spot decisions regarding the safety of assigned personnel. Establishes channels of communication within the operations branch to keep personnel informed and provide feedback. Finds ways to improve or increase the quality of the work directed.Performs required mission planning and staff operations work in scheduling, training, current operations, standards and evaluation, intelligence, weapons and tactics, chief of staff, combat readiness and exercises. Develops plans, policies and procedures and analyzes national defense guidance and objectives to create operational policies. Implements policy through development of plans and procedures to execute assigned weapons and Command and Control capabilities. Identifies training deficiencies and coordinates with National Guard Bureau for resolution.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
Compatible Military Assignments: 13B AFSC
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must possess experience that provided a general knowledge and understanding of traffic or transportation programs or operations.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must possess at least 1 year of specialized experience for GS-12 (and above) equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience, education, or training routine and non-routine preflight, in-flight, post-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
The following education may be used in conjunction with specialized experience to qualify an individual:
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: 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.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.
There are no additional educational requirements for this position.
Conditions of Employment
- NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
- 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.
- Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
- 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 trial period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Supervisory positions require a 12-month trial period.
- Permanent positions require a 24-month trial period.
Evaluations
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.Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:1. Your resume showing:
- Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
- Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
- Education, certifications or licensures.
2. Other supporting documents:
DD214 or documentation showing compatible AFSC/MOS/CMF.
vMPF RIP (Air Force Applicants)
Educational transcripts (If using claim specialized experience)
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/12923121A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Source: Data sourced from USAJOBS