Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Perform air traffic control duties independently. Incumbent is fully responsible for executing and formulating control decisions complying with published rules, policies, procedures and federal laws or regulations. The work is reviewed based on assessment of the adequacy with which the incumbent performs the work and through periodic over-the-shoulder evaluations for overall performance. When working on a shift without supervisory assistance, has full responsibility for terminal air traffic control activities as Controller in Charge, or other ATC position duties. Requirements Conditions of Employment This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a non-critical sensitive (Secret) security clearance. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, "Condition of employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse testing Program," or a "Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)." This position is subject to rotational shifts, changes in duty hours and is subject to being on call based on situational requirements. This position required Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) up to 5%. Incumbent is required to have a pre-appointment, annual and an unusual Class IV aviation flight physical. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions. Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver's License. This position requires you to support the Facility Training Program and to be involved with one-on-one on the job training (OJT). This position requires FAA certification, Form 7220-1. Must complete the Fort Polk Army Radar Approach Control and Tower training programs and attain qualification and certification in each facility to remain employed. Successful completion of a recognized air traffic control school, have or attain a Control Tower Operator certificate and ATCS Certificate equivalent, and meet physical standards by maintaining a current Class II ATC Flight physical. This is a Term position scheduled to last 13 months. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management. Term employment is subject to a one-year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights. Qualifications Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the open period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period as stated above. Applications will expire 90 days after submission. To remain eligible for consideration, reapplying is required every 90 days. 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 Civilian Employees of the Organization
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments
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
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 . GS-11 level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes establishing and maintaining radio or visual contact with aircrafts; analyzing field and weather observations used to control air traffic; and determining the order of aircraft arrivals and departures in a terminal. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). GS-12 level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes formulating and issuing rapid and precise air traffic control instructions; directing aircraft movement in flight and on runways or taxiways; and controlling takeoff and landing of military or civilian aircraft utilizing a radar approach control facility. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must be a graduate of a Department of Defense component or Federal Aviation Administration approved formal Air Traffic Controller school and possess Air Traffic Control Specialist or Control Tower Operator certifications. (Note: You must attach a copy of your certifications for verification). Maximum Entry Age (MEA) The MEA for Air Traffic Controller is 36. Applicants not appointed by the last day of the month in which that individual reaches their 36th birthday shall not be appointed or assigned to these positions. Maximum Re-entry Age An employee who previously served on a covered position may be rehired past the MEA as long as he/she meets the applicable qualification requirements AND will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered service as an Air Traffic Controller by the last day of the month in which they become 56. The employee's current age is compared to the calculated maximum re-entry age to determine if he/she can be rehired into the covered position. Waivers to Maximum Entry Age MEA may be waived, but only under specific circumstances and only if approved by the authorized entity: Waivers to MEA for Air Traffic Controllers must be approved by local Command. However, any individual who has reached the mandatory separation age (56) is not eligible for employment or reemployment as an Air Traffic Controller. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Accountability
Facilities
Oral Communication
Partnering
Technical Competence 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 for which you applied. 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 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Relocation (Government Home Sale) Expenses are not authorized. Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives are not authorized. Student Loan Repayment Program is not authorized. Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized. Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized but must be established prior to entry on duty. Noncompetitive promotion potential to the target grade. Management may fill positions at any grade level. This is a Bargaining Unit AR2813 position. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position. Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 13 months by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition. This is a Term position scheduled to last 13 months. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management; and non-competitive conversion of employees on term appointments to career-conditional or career appointments under specific conditions . click apply for full job details

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