Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Implement plans and procedures as required to ensure continuity of air traffic control services. Direct the pilot to maneuver the aircraft to keep it clear of other aircraft in the area. Provide radar traffic advisories, directions, suggested headings, information and instructions to aircraft operating in Class D surface area. Relay weather warnings and advisories to aircraft in the local area. Provide approved separation between aircraft operating on the runway movement areas and helipads/rotor wing landing areas. Control aircraft movement by use of radar, radio and telephone within Class D airspace, restricted area and at Pinion Canyon Maneuver site. Maintain a continuous radio watch of all assigned and emergency frequencies. Responsible for sequencing, spacing, and issuing clearance and control instructions to aircraft operating in Class D airspace. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance This position requires the incumbent to pass FAA Class II or Army Class IV flight physical pre-employment and annually thereafter. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license AW DoD policy under DoD Directive 1400.25, this is a covered ATC position with a maximum age for entry This position has been designated as Inclement Weather Essential. You must make every attempt to report to duty and remain on duty during adverse weather conditions. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. This position is subject to rotational shifts, changes in duty hours and is subject to being on call based on situational requirements. This position may require travel up to 25% of the time. This position may require shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by human resources within 30 calendar days after the Entrance on Duty (i.e., start date). Selectee's inability to successfully pass or refusal to conduct the drug test may result in the job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process or subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. 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
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 specialized experience that demonstrated experience issuing control instructions and advice to pilots in the vicinity of airports to assure proper separation of aircraft and to expedite safe and efficient movement, act decisively under stressful situations and maintain alertness over sustained periods of pressure, coordinate plans and actions with pilots and other controllers, and use judgement to select and take the safest and most effective course of action from among several available choices. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also meet the selective placement factor. Applicants must also possess an ATCS Certification and a CTO License from an approved DoD or FAA air traffic control school, and will maintain the required certification for the duration of employment. MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: 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 You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Incident Management
Oral Communication
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-09). Education 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. 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. One 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(n) Installations position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent change of station (PCS) costs may be authorized. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. Relocation incentive up to 10% is authorized. Student loan repayment may be authorized. Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized. Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized. You MUST submit a copy of the following: Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) and/or Control Tower Operator (CTO) certifications. If you application package does not contain proof of having these certificates, your application will be marked as incomplete and you WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. 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. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration . click apply for full job details

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