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RPA SENSOR OPERATOR (INSTRUCTOR) (ACCELERATED HIRE)

Air National Guard Units

March Air Reserve Base, CAFull-time$87–113K/yrPosted 5mo ago

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Compensation
$87–113K/yr
Location
March Air Reserve Base, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearance

Job overview

Air National Guard Units is hiring a RPA SENSOR OPERATOR (INSTRUCTOR) (ACCELERATED HIRE). The RPA Sensor Operator (Instructor) position with the Air National Guard at March AFB, California, is a permanent, excepted service role that performs mission crew duties on remotely piloted aircraft, operating airborne sensors in manual or computer‑assisted modes and supporting mission planning and execution.

Key focus areas include Operate airborne sensors in manual or computer‑assisted modes to acquire, track, and monitor objects, Perform mission planning for preflight, in‑flight, ground, or command and control duties, and Receive, interpret, extract, and disseminate relevant data for mission planning or execution.

Successful candidates bring GS-09 Level Experience and One Year Of Specialized Experience. Important skills include Interpreting Regulations And Procedures, Explaining Regulations And Procedures, Applying Regulations And Procedures, Computer And Automation System Use, Communication, and Mission Planning For Preflight.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Interpreting Regulations and ProceduresExplaining Regulations and ProceduresApplying Regulations and ProceduresComputer and Automation System UseCommunicationMission Planning for PreflightMission Planning for in-FlightMission Planning for GroundMission Planning for Command and Control DutiesReceiving Relevant Data for Mission Planning or ExecutionCoordinating With Organizations/PersonnelNegotiating With Organizations/PersonnelInstruct PlanningEvaluating Remote Sensing Technical CompetenceEmploy Airborne SensorsManual Sensor OperationComputer-Assisted Sensor OperationActively Acquire ObjectsTrack ObjectsMonitor ObjectsOperate Mission EquipmentOperate SystemsOperate Electronic Protection EquipmentConduct Operations and Procedures IAW Special InstructionsConduct Operations and Procedures IAW Air Tasking OrdersConduct Operations and Procedures IAW Rules of EngagementMonitor Aircraft Systems StatusMonitor Weapons Systems StatusAssist Rated Pilot With Mission TasksInterpreting RegulationsExplaining RegulationsApplying RegulationsInterpreting ProceduresExplaining ProceduresApplying ProceduresMission PlanningReceiving DataInterpreting DataExtracting DataDisseminating DataCoordinationNegotiationRPA Sensor OperationAcquire ObjectsMonitor Aircraft Status

Qualifications

GS-09 Level ExperienceTop Secret ClearanceCalifornia National Guard MembershipWear Military UniformCompatible Military AssignmentCompatible Military GradeMilitary Grade E-1 Through E-7Eligible for Access to Special Compartmented Information (SCI)Participation in Direct DepositComplete One or Two Year Trial Period

Full job description

This RPA SENSOR OPERATOR (INSTRUCTOR) (ACCELERATED HIRE) position, is located at the Air National Guard (ANG), Wing, Operation Group, (units with a RPA mission). and is part of the CA 163 ATKW. This is an open until filled announcement. The announcement will be posted until all positions have been filled. Applications will be reviewed every 30 days and you will receive an email regarding your application status when reviewed. General Experience: Possess experience, education, or training interpreting, explaining, and/or applying a variety of regulations and procedures; Experience using computer and automation system; Experience communicating with others. RPA SENSOR OPERATOR (INSTRUCTOR) (ACCELERATED HIRE), GS-2101-11: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-09 level experience in mission planning for preflight, in-flight, ground or command and control (C2) duties according to specific transportation functions; Receiving, interpreting, extracting, and disseminating relevant data for mission planning or execution; Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Instruct Planning and Evaluating Remote Sensing Technical Competence THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION. The primary purpose of the RPA SENSOR OPERATOR (INSTRUCTOR) (ACCELERATED HIRE), GS-2101-11, is to perform duties as a mission crew member on Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). RPA Sensor Operators employ airborne sensors in manual or computer-assisted modes to actively acquire, track, and monitor airborne, maritime and ground objects. Operates mission equipment, systems, and electronic protection (EP) equipment. Personnel conduct operations and procedures IAW Special Instructions (SPINS), Air Tasking Orders (ATO) and Rules of Engagement (ROE). Sensor Operators continually monitor aircraft and weapons systems status to ensure lethal and non-lethal application of airpower, this position is a rated aircrew member on flying status involved in the sensor operation in addition to assisting a rated pilot with various mission tasks. This is an open until filled announcement. The announcement will be posted until all positions have been filled. Applications will be reviewed every 30 days and you will receive an email regarding your application status when reviewed. Announcement is subject to close at any time upon selection (prior to advertised closing date). May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance. Security clearance required: Top Secret

Conditions of Employment CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the California National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. If you are interested in joining the California National Guard, please contact a California National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. https://ca.nationalguard.com/california Compatible Military Assignment and Grade are required. Military technicians must be assigned to a military position in the same unit which they are employed or, in a unit that is supported by the employing activity. Military technicians must hold the military grade specified for the position. Priority Areas(s) of Consideration: Priority consideration is first given to the areas below. AREA I= Current California National Guard employees who are serving on a Permanent/Indefinite/Temporary appointment. AREA II= Current California National Guard members. AREA III= Current military members of the Air Force/Army National Guard, Air Force/Army Reserve or Air Force/Army Active Duty. (Applicants who are currently in other Air/Army branches and NOT currently a member of the California National Guard (CNG) must become a member of a compatible unit of assignment within the Air Force CNG commensurate with the military grade listed in this announcement prior to federal assignment). Military Grades: E-1 through E-7 Recruitment/Relocation Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, subject to funding and approval. PCS Relocation Costs MAY BE authorized subject to provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation, funding, and an agency determination that a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is in the Government's best interest. Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance. Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and be eligible for access to Special Compartmented Information (SCI). May be required to successfully complete a one or two year trial period. Must wear appropriate military uniform including required grooming standards. Must maintain a compatible military unit, grade and job assignment as required by current directives. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and be eligible for access to Special Compartmented Information (SCI) Education N/A

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