TITLE Command AND Control Technician GS- Security Clearance

Position: TITLE 32 COMMAND AND CONTROL TECHNICIAN GS-0303-8 with Security Clearance
Duties Position Description # D1893000 POSITION DUTIES:
This position is located in an Air National Guard Wing Command and Control Section (Command Post) of a C-5 or C-17 Strategic Airlift Wing. The Command Post supports wing airlift missions involving U. S. Air Force (USAF), Air National Guard (ANG), U. S. Navy (USN), U. S. Army (USA), U. S. Marine Corp (USMC), and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) units involving numerous types of military exercises, world wide contingencies and training missions, as well as humanitarian airlift for state, federal, and foreign government agencies.

The purpose of the position is to: provide command, control, communications, and information support to the commander, Crisis Action Team (CAT), and Higher Headquarters (HHQ), to include Air Mobility Command, major commands (MAJCOMS), and the state Adjutant General; and provide first line of defense as it relates to command and control duties and responsibilities during operational events. This position plays an integral part in mission execution involving aircraft and aircrews, as well as maintaining contact with aircrews during the mission.

The Wing Command Post operates on a 24 hour/7 days a week rotating shift basis monitoring and carrying out duties which include: overall mission status of the base and its assigned units, base wide security, initiating emergency procedures, aircrew recall, base Crisis Action Team notification, and other duties critical to the conduct of the mission assigned to the wing. Through authority granted by the Wing Commander, employees are empowered to act independently, coordinating with the commander, in order to accomplish the mission or meet the emergency response.

MAJOR DUTIES: (1) Receives and reacts to Emergency Action Messages (EAMs) and transmits instructions to aircrews and support assets to coordinate launch, execution, recall, and termination of missions in support of operational events. Maintains certification in the Emergency Action Procedures (EAP) of the Air Mobility Command (AMC). (2) Gathers information regarding significant events or incidents involving personnel and wing assets that require reporting to MAJCOMs or HHQ, i.e., Contingency Operations, significant peacetime events, state emergency situations, etc.,

and advises the commander on all reporting requirements. (3) Continually updates Command and Control Information Processing System/Global Decision Support System (C2

IPS/GDSS) used in tracking personnel and diverse aircraft mission movement (flight following). Receives, interprets, and coordinates information on mission changes with on base agencies, HHQ, and any off base agencies as required, i.e. Customs for returning international flights. (4) Selects, submits, reviews, and updates information in required MAJCOM databases to reflect status of local and transient aircraft and crews. Data provided by the controller must be properly formatted and error free to interface with HHQ flight management systems.

Receives, monitors, and reviews SORTS reports submitted by individual units/organizations on the base and forwards to Joint Chief of Staff. Provides training and staff assistance visits to units concerning SORTS reporting requirements. Notifies individual units of any reporting errors and ensures correction of errors. (5) Controls COMSEC information, material, and devices and is responsible for receipt, inventory, storage, issue, protection and destruction.

Maintains overall security of the Command Post and performs entry control and escort procedures during assigned shift. (6) Employees assist in providing training to aircrew and traditional (drill status) command post personnel in support of mission requirements. Training includes initial, recurring, refresher, and remedial training; ensures that all members have a thorough knowledge of command and control concepts and procedures;

and that members are thoroughly familiar and proficient with Air Mobility Command and PACAF procedures, regulations, and directives. (7) Provides support for Wing and transient aircraft as a result of mission movement outside of normal operating (flying) hours. Provides information to aircrews concerning clearances to operate aircraft, weather and field conditions, divert airfield status, and pertinent operating and procedural instructions.

Responds to queries concerning overdue aircraft and notifies appropriate authorities. Conducts required communications search. Requests search and rescue support. Submits flight plans and coordinates changes through FAA voice systems to support flying (mission) operations concerning domestic and/or international flight planning. Prior to submission of flight data, employee will perform a cursory review of flight plan for compliance with appropriate directives.

(8) Performed other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment
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