RPA SENSOR OPERATOR (INSTRUCTOR) (ACCELERATED HIRE)

Summary 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.

Summary 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.

Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 04/17/2025 to 04/16/2026 Salary $86,199 to - $112,053 per year Pay scale & grade GS 11 Location Few vacancies in the following location: March AFB, CA Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 25% or less - Some, 1 to 5 days per month Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type Permanent - T32 Excepted Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) * 2101 Transportation Specialist Supervisory status No Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Drug test Yes Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CA-12700204-AF-25-214 Control number 835436500 This job is open to Help National Guard and reserves Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency Current members of the Air Force/Army National Guard, Air Force/Army Reserve or Air Force/Army Active Duty.

Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position.

The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

Duties Help 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.

Requirements Help 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.

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: E1 through E-7 Recruitment/Relocation Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, subject to funding and approval.

PCS Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest.

Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance.

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.

Security Clearance: at a minimum a National Agency Check is required.

Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and be eligible for access to Special Compartmented Information (SCI) Qualifications General Experience: Must 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 Education N/A Additional information MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). 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 ( If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please email or Fax to . Expand Hide additional information Benefits Help A career with the U.S.

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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.

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 windowLearn 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 showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (month/year to month/year or present) of employment and duties performed.

2.

Other supporting documents: applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.

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.