Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Direct administrative and technical work conducted by Air Traffic Control Specialists assigned to Bicycle Lake Army Airfield. Interpret Air Traffic Control policies, procedures, and practices emanating from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and military authorities to assist in resolving problems. Determine the need for and develop specialized air traffic and navigational procedures to meet local requirements, or to improve techniques and services, and recommend changes to standard procedures. Work as a scheduled controller in all positions within the Air Traffic Control, controlling arriving and departing aircraft by means of radar and two-way radio communications. Control aircraft conducting parachute operations, close air support missions using live ordnance and airmobile troop operations while ground units are conducting artillery live-fire exercises during training rotations. Observe air traffic control specialists, evaluate employee performance; identify training needs, implement disciplinary measures and advise on administrative matters. Conduct personnel management, interviewing applicants to fill positions, and recommend hiring, promotion or reassignments. Requirements Conditions of Employment Employees hired for the first time ("originally hired") into covered GS-2152 positions must not exceed the established Maximum Entry Age (MEA) at the time of appointment. The MEA for Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) is 36. An employee originally hired into a covered ATC position must be hired by the last day of the month he/she reaches age 36 unless a waiver from Department of Army is approved prior to appointment. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Must successfully complete a pre-employment Class IV flight physical prior to being placed into this position, unless currently occupying a GS-2152 "covered" position. Must be able to maintain personal physical fitness in accordance with AR 40-501. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Must be willing and able to submit to and pass a pre-employment urinalysis drug screening and random testing thereafter. Must possess and then continue to maintain a valid Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate (FAA Form 7220-1). Must be able to obtain and maintain a Control Tower Operator's Certificate issued by an agency of the Federal government. Must be willing and able to support the Facility Training Program and be involved with one-on-one, on-the-job-training Must be willing to travel Temporary Duty Travel up to 10% of the time for the purpose of receiving/providing training instructions and/or other mission essential purposes AND travel via military and/or civilian air/ground transportation. Must be able to maintain necessary alertness, self-control, and emotional stability and be able to make rapid decisions and use precise judgment under emergency conditions Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, be subject to on call status and work overtime Must be willing and able to work outside normal duty hours to include nights, weekends and holidays Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
Reinstatement
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document . Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes reviewing policies issued by relevant authorities to assist in solving specific problems, presenting information to pilots with direction before or during flights, responding rapidly to crisis situations, or leading a team of air traffic controller specialists. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the federal service (GS-10). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Managing Human Resources
Technical Competence
Technical Credibility Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-10). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Two year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Field Aviation position. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application . Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances MAY be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. The following special programs/incentives MAY be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government: - Student Loan Repayment - Advanced In-hire (offered to new Federal employees only) - Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new Federal employees only) - Relocation/Recruitment/Retention Incentives 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, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility . click apply for full job details

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