Job Description:

Akima Support Operations (ASO) provides logistics, facilities maintenance and operations, transportation and support services for mission-critical military installations and civilian agencies around the country. From the homes of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command to the highways of suburban Virginia, ASO experts and professionals work behind the scenes to ensure smooth and continuous operations. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to safety, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

Job Summary:

An Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Operations Center Duty Controller performs Command and Control (C2) duties for the installation, serving as the central point of contact for maintaining situational awareness of installation activities, managing emergencies, notifying base leadership of significant events, and submitting Operational Reports to higher echelons as required.

Responsibilities:

• Perform selected (applicable to AEDC mission) Air Force command post functions; must be able to maintain certification (formal training and monthly testing program) in accordance with Air Force Manual 10-207, Command Post Operations.


• Initiate centralized alerting and notification through Installation Notification Warning System (INWS) for disasters, emergencies, contingencies, etc., and manage the recall of personnel.


• Accomplish Quick Reaction Checklists (QRC) actions and notifications for events such as mishaps, accidents, adverse weather, other emergencies, and operational/testing deviations; maintain a daily events log and prepare a Morning Report for senior installation leadership.


• Accomplish Operational Reports (OPREPs) in accordance with Air Force Manual 10-206, Operational Reporting, and up-channel to higher headquarters using the Automated Message Handling System.


• Monitor classified and unclassified computer systems to insure correspondence from higher headquarters is received and responded to in a timely manner.


• Monitor and utilize radio communications to include VHF and Local Mobile Radio (LMR) network. VHF is used to monitor aircraft utilizing the airfield, and LMR is used to coordinate activities with on-base organizations.


• Provide monitoring and coordination support to daily test, technology, and maintenance activities, and assist in resolution of resource (electricity, water, steam, natural gas, etc.) shortfalls/conflicts; coordinate resource requirements with local utility providers.


• Monitor facilities Emergency Monitoring Control System (EMCS) and make notifications of alerts for facility conditions out of tolerance ranges.


• Use the Integrated Maintenance Scheduling System (IMSS) to generate facility work orders after hours and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.


• Ability to work a variety of shifts, weekends and holidays; workcenter is 24/7/365.


• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of customers up to and including senior ranking Air Force officials.


• Working knowledge and experience with personal computers and automated systems.

Desired Qualifications:  

• Previous United States Air Force Command Post or Operations Center controller experience.


• Minimum of two (2) years of college or vocational training in related and or applicable discipline, plus two (2) years relevant and progressive experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience) such as an Emergency Services (911) Dispatcher.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary.  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

 

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