JOINT INTERFACE AND NETWORK OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the United States Air Force Warfare Center (USAFWC) Joint Data Network Officer (JDNO) located in the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis (805 CTS) with responsibility specified in CJCSM 3115.01 for providing communications support for C2 systems, modeling and simulations systems, local/wide area networks, long-haul communications, links & nodes and secure voice and video teleconferencing systems.

• Serves as United States Air Force Warfare Joint Data Network Officer (JDNO) and technical advisor to leadership on operation, maintenance, and configuration of the air and space Common Tactical Picture (CTP).
• Manages United States Air Force Warfare Center Data Link & Network Design for operations testing and training of Department of Defense (DoD) JADC2 objectives.
• Serves as United States Air Force Warfare Center/ShOC-N Joint Data Network Officer (JDNO) Data Link Subject Matter Expert.
• Directs feasibility studies to identify and analyze Data Link and Network Systems failures.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours; may require employee to work under adverse environmental conditions.
• Strong background in tactical data links required; preferably a qualified JICO.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment:

• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Position is designated special-sensitive, and incumbent requires a TOP SECRET security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) , and a current SSBI or equivalent. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• Positions for which information security is an additional duty: This position may include information assurance (IA) work as an additional duty. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the recipient of this additional duty must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in the reassignment of this additional duty to another employee within the organization.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Miscellaneous Administrative and Program Series 0301.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of, and skill directing, multi-domain battle-lab tactical data link activities sufficient to advise on operation, maintenance, and configuration of the air and space Common Tactical Picture (CTP); manage execution of data link applications and architecture; and provide functional managers resolution to complex data link system problems. Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and other technical data to perform detailed analysis on assigned systems/equipment. Comprehensive knowledge of laws, policies, regulations, directives, precedents, and military command structures at the tactical and operational levels.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) concepts, principles, and practices of specific systems/equipment
• Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures and operations of Coalition, Joint and Air Force data link capable weapon systems to provide guidance for joint interface control operations
• Knowledge of required security and safety regulations, practices, and procedures
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting engineering drawings, technical manuals, and technical data; as well as identifying and analyzing complex technical problems and developing innovative solutions
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of an organization and subordinate organizations; and reprioritize work to meet changing deadlines
• Ability to develop and conduct training to ensure proper operation of data link systems/equipment; and communicate well, both orally and in writing; skill in providing technical advice in the form of oral and written briefings, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership and technicians

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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