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COMMAND AND CONTROL SPECIALIST T32 Department of the Air Force Air National Guard Units

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Duties

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How to apply

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a COMMAND AND CONTROL SPECIALIST T32 PDD1936000 and is part of the AZ 161st Air Refueling Wing National Guard.

Overview

Help Accepting applications

Open & closing dates 03/23/2026 to 09/23/2026

Salary $64,564 to $83,938 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 9

Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Phoenix, AZ

1 vacancy

Remote job No

Telework eligible No

Travel Required Occasional travel - This position requires the incumbent to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station; the employee must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Appointment type Permanent

Work schedule Full-time

Service Excepted

Promotion potential 9

Job family Series 2101 Transportation Specialist

Supervisory status No

Security clearance Top Secret

Drug test No

Financial disclosure No

Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number AZ-12913853-26-NW-26-086TF

Control number 862233700

This job is open to

Help Federal employees - Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales, and evaluation criteria.

Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

National Guard and reserves Current members, those who want to join, or transitioning military members.

Duties

Help This position is located with the 161st Air Refueling Wing in Phoenix, Arizona. The incumbent works independently or as a staff member of the AMD Air Mobility Control Team (AMCT) in providing mission management support in the execution of air mobility missions. Its paramount purpose is to provide advanced technical and training support to upgrade skills to maximize performance of the Air Mobility Division (AMD) as an effective division of the Air & Space Operations Center (AOC) force level Weapon System (WS). The command post plays an integral part in mission execution involving aircraft and aircrews as well as maintains contact with aircrews during the mission. This position carries out essential duties on a 24/7 basis, monitoring and carrying out duties involved with security, emergency aircrew recall, the Crisis Reaction Team, and similar duties critical to the conduct of the mission assigned.

Requirements

Help Conditions of employment ARIZONA AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Prior to appointment into this position, selectee must be a current member of the Arizona Air National Guard in a military position assigned to 161st. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement. 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. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a trial period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Incumbent must possess and maintain a current state drivers license. Incumbent is required to maintain positional certification commensurate with their applicable AFSC and successfully complete all rectification required by MAJCOM guidance. Incumbent is required to attend Initial Qualification training at the AOC AMD Formal Training Unit class. After completion, the incumbent will receive a special experience identifier (SEI) whereupon he/she will be required to complete Mission Qualification training in order to achieve Combat Mission Ready (CMR) status. Once CMR, incumbent is qualified by functional area and proficient to support primary missions focused on his/her aligned AOC but is world-wide capable. Thereafter, incumbent will be required to complete AOC Continuation Training and maintain proficiency in AMD and AOC specific air mobility planning and execution systems. Incumbent will be skilled in a variety of computer system software programs to assist in creating briefings and presentations regarding the air mobility mission or related areas. The incumbent might be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. May be subject to on-call or recall due to contingencies or emergencies. Incumbent must possess at least a Secret Security Clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance within one year of appointment.

Qualifications

Military Grades E1AB - E5SSgt.

Compatible Military Assignments Must possess or be able to obtain the 1C3X1 AFSC.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Must possess at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience, education, or training in mission planning for preflight, in-flight, ground, or command and control (C2) duties according to specific transportation functions. Receives, interprets, extracts, and disseminates relevant data for mission planning or execution. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems.

Education You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

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: https://www.sss.gov/RegVerwfRegistration.aspx.

Expand Hide additional information 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.

Benefits

Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics:

1. Skill to perform Flight Services Specialist duties in directing, controlling, and monitoring all aspects of command and control relating to aircrew, Communications Security (COMSEC), and Emergency Action Procedures (EAP).
2. Ability to gather information for Operational Reporting (OPREP) regarding significant events or incidents involving personnel and assets that require reporting to higher headquarters related to contingency operations, significant peacetime events, and state emergency situations.
3. Knowledge to ensure compliance with directives, regulations, reports, and operationally specific publications.
4. Knowledge to carry out essential duties on a 24/7 basis, monitor and carry out duties involved with security, emergency aircrew recall, the Crisis Reaction Team, and similar duties critical to the conduct of the mission assigned.
5. Ability to perform under a variety of situations involving routine, non-routine, and emergency flying operations that require making independent decisions while reacting to the situation at hand.

Benefits

Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you MUST SUBMIT a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume must provide the following information for proper evaluation:
   • Name
   • Phone Number
   • Work experience related to the job for which you are applying, details to include job title (if federal, include pay plan series and grade), work schedule (hours worked per week), dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment, employers name, supervisors name and contact number, and duties performed.
   • NOTE: 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 below. 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. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified.
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   • Other supporting documents: Applicant MUST submit their most current Report on Individual Personnel (RIP) to verify unit rank, AFSC, and security clearance requirements.

   • If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

     How to Apply

     Help To apply for this position, you must complete the online application, Occupational Questionnaire, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12913853

     A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

     To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

     Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

     After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

     You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

     To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application-status.

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     Agency contact information Amanda Klosterman Phone: 602-302-9495 Email: amanda.klosterman@us.af.mil Address: AZ 161st Air Refueling Wing 3200 East Old Tower Road Phoenix, AZ 85034-7263 US

     Next steps 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.

     Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:

     • Criminal history inquiries
     • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
     • Financial suitability
     • New employee probationary period
     • Privacy Act
     • Reasonable accommodation policy
     • Selective Service
     • Signature and false statements
     • Social security number request

     Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you MUST SUBMIT a complete Application Package which includes:

     1. Your resume must provide the following information for proper evaluation:
        • Name
        • Phone Number
        • Work experience related to the job for which you are applying, details to include job title (if federal, include pay plan series and grade), work schedule (hours worked per week), dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment, employers name, supervisors name and contact number, and duties performed.
        • NOTE: 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 below. 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. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified.
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        • Other supporting documents: Applicant MUST submit their most current Report on Individual Personnel (RIP) to verify unit rank, AFSC, and security clearance requirements.

        • If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

          How to Apply Help To apply for this position, you must complete the online application, Occupational Questionnaire, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12913853

          A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

          To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

          Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

          After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

          You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

          To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application-status.

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          Agency contact information Amanda Klosterman Phone: 602-302-9495 Email: amanda.klosterman@us.af.mil Address: AZ 161st Air Refueling Wing 3200 East Old Tower Road Phoenix, AZ 85034-7263 US

          Next steps 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.

          Expand Hide next steps

          Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:

          • Criminal history inquiries
          • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
          • Financial suitability
          • New employee probationary period
          • Privacy Act
          • Reasonable accommodation policy
          • Selective Service
          • Signature and false statements
          • Social security number request

          Summary

          THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a COMMAND AND CONTROL SPECIALIST T32 PDD1936000 and is part of the AZ 161st Air Refueling Wing National Guard.

          Overview

          Help Accepting applications

          Open & closing dates 03/23/2026 to 09/23/2026

          Salary $64,564 to $83,938 per year

          Pay scale & grade GS 9

          Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Phoenix, AZ

          1 vacancy

          Remote job No

          Telework eligible No

          Travel Required Occasional travel - This position requires the incumbent to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station; the employee must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.

          Relocation expenses reimbursed No

          Appointment type Permanent

          Work schedule Full-time

          Service Excepted

          Promotion potential 9

          Job family Series 2101 Transportation Specialist

          Supervisory status No

          Security clearance Top Secret

          Drug test No

          Financial disclosure No

          Bargaining unit status No

          Announcement number AZ-12913853-26-NW-26-086TF

          Control number 862233700

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