Air Operations Officer (Navigator)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for an Air Operations Officer (Navigator), Position Description Number PDD0307000 and is part of the WY 153rd Operations Group, Wyoming Air National Guard. This is a Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is required.

What you will do

• This position is located with the 153d Airlift Wing (153 AW), 153d Operations Group (153 OG), Wyoming Air National Guard (WYANG).
• Its paramount purpose is to plan, organize and supervise all unit flying operations programs required by Air Force, Major Command, and (ANG) regulations.
• In addition to supervisory responsibility, this position is a rated aircrew member on flying status involved in the piloting or navigation of unit-equipped aircraft.
• (1) Plans work to be accomplished by the organization which consists of about 15 or more full-time subordinates engaged in technical and administrative work.
• (2) Oversees all unit operations activities, both in the air and on the ground, which based on unit mission and equipment, may include any of the following Air Operation's program support functional areas: Training, Standardization and Evaluation, Tactics, Scheduling, Plans, Command Post, Intelligence, Life Support, Flying Operations and Flight Management.
• Unit mission may require additional functions, e.g. Airspace Management, Air Evacuation Operations, Aero-Medical Operations, Aircraft Alert Operations, Airfield Management, Simulator Operations, Operational Support Aircraft (OSA) etc. (3) Develops long-range training and deployment plans for the unit to meet training goals, higher headquarters inspection schedules and overseas deployment requirements.
• Coordinates required planning and resources with other units and higher headquarters to support and implement the training and deployment plan.
• (4) Acts as a key advisor on the 153 AW Commander's staff to coordinate unit flying operations with other ANG flying units and outside agencies, e.g. the Federal Aviation Administration, civilian airport authorities, etc., and with unit maintenance resources and support areas.
• (5) Serves as the Operations representative on the Commander's Financial Management Board.
• Develops and recommends the operations budget for approval to higher headquarters based on unit requirements and mission. ** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **

Requirements

• Open to current active-duty Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and other states' Air National Guard members.
• Must submit vMPF Rip, DVR, or CDB with resume.
• Must become a military member of the Wyoming Air Nat'l Guard before appt.
• To inquire about Recruiting into the WY Air National Guard, contact *** for assistance.
• May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial and one-year supervisory probation period.
• Federal employment suitability is determined by a background investigation.
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, if eligible.
• Subject to funding and TAG approval.
• PCS costs are not authorized.
• Must be willing to relocate at own expense if selected.
• EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Technicians are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT).
• Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses.
• Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these military incentives.
• If you have questions regarding these bonuses/incentives, contact *** for assistance.
• Acceptance of a permanent or indefinite position will cause termination from the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) and TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS).
• Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709(f).
• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance of the position.
• Position covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or could be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Duties and responsibilities may significantly impact the environment.
• Responsible for maintaining awareness of environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, organization, and its changing mission.

How you will be evaluated

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.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.

WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to reflect your abilities more accurately, or you may lose consideration for this position.

If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job-related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills, and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words.

You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above.

Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Resume - Required * Resume length limited to two-pages or less. * Full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached * A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy * Show actual begin and end dates MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted. * List all pertinent civilian and military experiences. * Describe duties (work experience) in your own words.
• Do not submit copies or official position descriptions.
• Records Review - Required * US Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and Air National Guard members submit virtual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF) Report of Individual Personnel data (RIP) (All pages) * Air Force Reserves members, if you are unable to obtain a vMPF Rip, submit a Data Verification Record with application.
• Certificate of Eligibility for Promotion to O-6/Colonel (if applicable) 4.
• Performance Reports - Optional 5.
• SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action - If applicable Current or former federal employees within the previous 52 weeks must submit an SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, tenure and appointment type.
• College transcripts - Optional 7.

What to expect next

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.

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 (***) Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the Wyoming National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line via ***

The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs. Need a Copy of Your Prior SF-50 / Federal Records? Former federal employees separated for at least 30 calendar days can access and download their electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) records through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Document Request Service (DRS) at ***

Access Requirements: You must sign in using Login.gov. Requested personnel records are delivered automatically to the primary email address registered to your Login.gov account. Ensure your Login.gov contact information is updated before submitting a request.

Eligibility: DRS is available to former employees and offboarding personnel without access to Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) or internal agency networks. Current federal employees with active eOPF access, third parties, and the general public are not eligible to use this service.

Archived / Non-eOPF Records: If your records pre-date electronic conversion or are not available in eOPF, submit a request to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) at ***