COMMAND POST SPECIALIST

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

The primary purpose of this position is: as an Air Reserve Technician (ART), to serve as command post controller and carry out all functions associated with command post operations for airlift/rescue/fighter/special operations unit. The organizational location of this position is the command post. Command and Control Operations (C2OP) and mission monitoring. Analyzes and evaluates unit requirements and functions in support of the unit commander and staff as it relates to command and control under contingency and peacetime operations. Directs and implements actions in response to all Higher Headquarters (HHQ) operations orders (OPORD) and operations plans (OPLAN). Emergency Actions. Receives, analyzes, deciphers and takes actions on time critical HHQ alert orders and messages as it relates to airbase defense, sabotage, acts of war, posturing of forces and natural disasters, etc. Operational and Readiness Reporting. Receives, analyzes and disseminates C2 message traffic to appropriate wing agencies. Facilities, Communications Systems, Equipment and Material. Assists with the management and control of facilities, equipment, and supplies. Administration and Resource Management. Assists with maintaining publications and forms library. Training and Certification. Assists in implementing proficiency training and certification programs for command post controllers.

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.