NEW JERSEY AIR NATIONAL GUARD

FEDERAL TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

09-073

Advertised in conjunction with AGR VA#36-09

OPENING DATE  CLOSING DATE

21 April 2009                         Open Until Filled

 

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST BE POSTED ON UNIT BULLETIN BOARDS UNTIL THE DAY FOLLOWING THE CLOSING DATE.

 

Application must be forwarded to:

POSITION TITLE,LOCATION,PDCN,GRADE &

HQ New Jersey National Guard

SALARY RANGE

Human Resource Office

Telecommunications Specialist

Tactical Air Control Party (TAC-P) /

Joint Terminal Area Controller (JTAC)

3650 Saylors Pond Road

Fort Dix, New Jersey 08640-7600

(609) 562-0872  DSN 944-0872

177th ASOS, Egg Harbor Twp, New Jersey

 

808570000,GS-0391-11

 

$60,072 - $78,089 PA

2 POSITIONS

 

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:

 

              AREA I     - All Excepted Technicians of the 177th Fighter Wing (FW)

              AREA II    - All Excepted Technicians of the New Jersey Air National Guard (NJANG)

              AREA III   - All personnel eligible for membership in the NJANG

 

If a New Jersey Army National Guard (NJARNG) member is selected, the person must transfer to the NJANG.

 

If the individual selected is currently on a title 10 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour.

 

APPOINTMENT STATUS:        ( X )  EXCEPTED        (  )  COMPETITIVE

                                               (   )  OFFICER    (  )  WARRANT OFFICER   ( X )  ENLISTED

 

MINIMUM RANK: SSgt/ E5                                    MAXIMUM RANK:  TSgt/ E6

 

MILITARY GRADE INVERSION IS PROHIBITED

 

MILITARY POSITION:   177th Fighter Wing/ ASOS

 

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP STATUS:  Employment in this position requires concurrent military assignment to a compatible military position in the New Jersey National Guard in one of the following military specialty codes: 

AFSC: 1C4X1        AFSC is restricted to Males only.

 

NOTE:  THE INDIVIDUAL SELECTED HAS ONE YEAR TO OBTAIN ADVERTISED AFSC/MOS

 

LEVEL OF CLEARANCE/INVESTIGATION:  Must have a Secret Clearance

 

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS: Acceptance To obtain the required AFSC, acceptance of this position requires a minimum ASVAB Score of 49  in the General area.  ASVAB scores will not be required to apply for the position, however applicants must obtain required ASVAB scores prior to acceptance of the position. The applicant must verify their scores with their Military Personnel Flight/Military Personnel Office.

 

PRE-PLACEMENT PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: N/A

 

METHOD OF SELECTION:   NJDMAVA TPR 335.A -  Merit Placement Plan and the current negotiated union contract.

 

SELECTING OFFICIAL:  Lt Col Bradford Everman, Airplane Flight Instructor

 

EVALUATION METHODS: Applications will be reviewed to determine basic eligibility.  Applicants must meet the basic qualifications for the position, including any selective placement factors, in order to be considered basically qualified.  Selection for this position will be made without consideration of race, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, lawful political or other affiliation, membership or non membership in an employee organization, physical handicap which does not prevent normal performance of duties, or other non-merit factor.  Complete and accurate information must be provided on your resume or application.  Attach additional sheets if necessary.

 

Acceptance of this position requires participation in the direct deposit/electronic funds transfer program.

THIS POSITION IS AUTHORIZED BY TITLE 32 USC, SECTION 709. POSITION HAS DIFFERENT RIF CRITERIA, NO VETERANS PREFERENCE, CERTAIN GRADE AND PROMOTION LIMITATIONS AND DIFFERENT APPEAL/GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES.  


NEW JERSEY AIR NATIONAL GUARD

FEDERAL TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 09-073

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

1.  Applicants may choose to apply by one of the following methods:

    a.  A resume;

    b.  OF 612 “Optional Application for Federal Employment”, which can be found on the NJ HRO WEB Page

          (www.state.nj.us/military/hro) or from the HRO.

2.  All government employees must provide a copy of their last SF 50.

3. Insure information related to the specific job you are applying for is accurate, complete and describes job-related qualifications, rather than your entire work history over a period of years.  Please include all related military experience, i.e., AFSC, MOS, etc. and explain your duties and responsibilities.  HAVING THE AFSC/MOS DOES NOT IN ITSELF QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION.

4.  To be considered for this position, you must meet and answer the requirements for "Specialized Experience", to include KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES, or you will be found NOT QUALIFIED!

5. Government postage paid envelopes, interoffice mail or government facsimile machines may not be used to submit applications for employment.  E-mail applications will not be accepted.

Exception to Policy:

a.        Deployed NJ ANG & ARNG military members may submit their applications by email or fax to the following (applications must be accompanied with Title 10 Orders):

                                             i.            Fax#: 609-562-0855, ATTN: J1-HRO-TB-S

                                            ii.            E-mail: NJJOBSUBMISSION@ng.army.mil

6.  Applications must be received by close of business on the closing date.

 

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

 

MAJOR JOB DUTIES (a copy of the complete position description is available in the Human Resource Office): Incumbent plans and establishes tactical communications between all echelons of coalition land, sea and air forces to ensure joint air operations are conducted effectively and efficiently throughout the battlefield.  Provides technical assistance, guidance and training to users on all current and new equipment.  Instructs on all aspects of air support operations encompassing doctrine, theory, formal classroom, and field performance for joint terminal attack control tactics techniques and procedures. Develops instruction and techniques on Close Air Support doctrine, Tactics, Techniques and Procedures to other services.  Develops, implements and executes all training and evaluation programs by complying with Major Command (MAJCOM), Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Instructions to include unit commanders training objectives, combat readiness reports, Joint Terminal Attack Control evaluations and currency requirements on any multi-purpose/bombing range. Analyzes and identifies trends of problems to recommend best corrective action to include procurement of new equipment or changes to staffing and standards. Manages telecommunication programs by forecasting unit and community equipment and technology requirements.  Manages the radio and frequency spectrum for multiband and multiple nets analyzing assigned nets for effectiveness in the transmission of information. Provides data transmission by operating communications transmission systems, sub-systems and components. Develops, establishes and maintains work center training programs.   Ensures mobilization readiness of section personnel and equipment. Performs test and evaluation on equipment recommended by higher echelons or manufacturers.  Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  NOTE:  Applicant must provide copy of current Personnel RIP with application

 

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:   Experience, education, and/or training which demonstrates ability to understand, evaluate, and translate the needs of communications users into requirements; relate user requirements to existing technology, policies, priorities, costs and funding, and other supporting services required; identify and direct, or coordinate the actions required to provide needed services. 

 

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  Must have 36 months of experience the following:

KNOWLEDGE and ABILITY to interpret and translate policy from higher organizational levels and develop local policy and implementing instructions. 

KNOWLEDGE of transmission media, and the relationship among component parts of telecommunications system, such as Theater Battle Management Core Systems (TBMCS), Tactical Air Control Party Close Air Support System (TACP CASS), and Advanced Fire Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS).

to apply specialized communications methods and analytical techniques.

KNOWLEDGE of technical digital software (Digital Close Air Support, TACP CASS, Military Ruggedized Tablet) relating to mapping, precision strike, networking, the Integrated Fire And Control Trainer (IFACT), Precision Strike Suite for Special Operations Forces (PSS SOF) broadband satellite communications and High Performance Waveform radio and data transmission equipment. 

KNOWLEDGE of telecommunications systems security principles and methods to implement and manage systems, networks, and data that ensures confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Such systems include the Military Ruggedized Tablet (MRT), High Performance Waveform (HPW) radio and Automatic Link Establishment (ALE).

KNOWLEDGE of electronic combat principles and anti-jam procedures as they relate to High Frequency and satellite beyond line-of-sight communications systems and line-of-sight UHF, VHF and FM bands.

 

 

NEW JERSEY AIR NATIONAL GUARD

FEDERAL TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 09-073

 

SUBSTITUTION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:   A maximum of 12 months of the required experience may be substituted by successful completion of undergraduate study in an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester hours for 12 months of experience.  The education must have been in fields directly related to the type of work of the position.

 

MUST SUBMIT CERTIFIED COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS FOR CREDIT TOWARDS EDUCATION. PLEASE REFERENCE THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER ON TRANSCRIPTS.

 

 

Distribution:   B,C,S HRO (3) DAG (1) DOIM (1) ESSO (4) USPFO (4) AASF #1 (2) AASF #2 (2) SAO (1) IG (1) CAO (1) DPCS-RR (1) POTO (2) UTES (5) CSMS-A (3) CSMS-B (3) ID (1) DOL (1) SRAA (1) DPCS (1) SMO (1) CFMO (1) 108ARW (25) 177FW (25) AFGE (1) ACT (1)