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Pacific Air Forces JOINT INTERFACE AND NETWORK OPERATIONS SPECIALIST in Yokota Air Base, Japan

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as Senior Joint Interface Control Analyst and Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) in the 5 AF/A3A5 ADLE with responsibility for directing the activities of the Regional Interface Control Cell for PACAF on behalf of the Director, Operations and Plans 5 AF, 613th AOC, and Theater Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC). Manages execution of the Theater Regional Interface Control Cell (RICC) and acts on authority of the Theater Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) as a Watch Officer in accordance with the duties outlined in CJCSM 16120.0lD, CJCSM 13115.01B, and AFI 13-1BCC Volume III. Serves as Division representative and data link expert. Maintains JICO instructor qualification, provides expertise, training, and advice on all aspects of RICC systems. Establishes, develops and maintains effective work relationships with PACAF Theater JICO Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Conditions of Employment Continued: This position is Emergency-Essential. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Emergency-Essential duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an Emergency-Essential position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status. Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment. This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function (MCF) which must continue after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Program. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing 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. 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- Administration and Program Series 0301. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). My Experience includes Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) qualified expert knowledgeable of a comprehensive range of datalink concepts, principles, and systems/ equipment, including those that have complex technical requirements and require extensive specialized training and experience. Specialized practical and theoretical knowledge of joint services data link systems/equipment for application to difficult and complex situations and problems that have no clear precedent and expert knowledge of defining requirements, designing, and writing procedures; modifying programs to match required specifications, testing functionality, and evaluating performance which also includes implementing new data link designs as the mission dictates by assigning tasks and meeting internal and external deadlines. 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: Qualified and knowledgeable of Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) data link concepts, principles, and practices of specific systems/equipment. Knowledge of mission, roles, functions, organizational structures and operations of bilateral, joint and Air Force data link capable weapon systems to provide guidance for joint interface control operations. Ability to plan, organizes, and directs the functions of an organization and subordinate organizations. Skill in providing technical advice in the form of oral and written briefings, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership and technicians. 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 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. 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 Additional Information Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click here to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program. 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. 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. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

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