Air Traffic Control Specialist (terminal)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for an AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL), Position Description Number HTATC0011 and is part of the State Army Aviation Office, Wyoming Army National Guard. This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is not required.

Duties

• As an Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) (Title 5), GS-2152-11, you will perform the below duties: Perform air traffic control duties in the control tower.
• Direct movement of aircraft in flight and on the ground by utilizing pilot and controller reports, visual observation, and/or tower displays, or a combination of methods and in close coordination with other controllers.
• Formulate and issue ATC clearances and instructions to provide for the required separation and or sequencing of all IFR and VFR traffic within delegated Class D and Restricted airspace.
• Provide assistance to both experienced professional and inexperienced student pilots within the airspace and ensure expeditious traffic flows are maintained.
• Provide mandatory additional services and assistance to aircraft to include those experiencing in-flight emergencies, hijacking and unlawful seizure, pilot disorientation, and to those aircraft otherwise experiencing distress during flight.
• Execute the standardized ATC training program in accordance with guidelines established by regulations of the Department of Army (DA), Department of Defense (DoD), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
• Incumbent is responsible for the utilization of training materials that ensure controller-trainees are adequately trained and tested with the goal of creating a cohesive ATC team that provides multi-level ATC services to the aviation customer.
• Incumbent executes controller qualification, proficiency, and remedial training.
• Completion of training results in newly assigned personnel receiving their Control Tower Operator (CTO) certification within prescribed time limits.
• Operate, train, and provide preventative maintenance on a host of automated communications and display hardware and software systems that are integral and vital to the operation of the air traffic control facility.
• Maintain communications with aircraft and adjacent facilities to transmit and receive instructions and information relative to flight.
• Investigate possible equipment outages and issues appropriate advisories to aircraft.
• Ensure adjacent facilities and aircraft operators are advised of additional support requirements during equipment outages.
• Evaluate weather reports from automated (FMQ-13, FMQ-23, IDS, etc.) or other sources (i.e.
• Pilot Reports) and ensures weather information is accurate, specific, and timely.
• Modify, corrects, or augments as appropriate for official weather reporting.
• Provides dissemination of weather warnings, watches, and advisories.
• Participates in the Cooperative Weather Watch program.
• Requests, records, and disseminates Pilot Reports (PIREPS) as mandated by FAA and NWS directives.
• Conduct and direct aircraft mishap and hazardous air traffic systems reporting.
• Ensures accurate and timely reports to agencies or various local, state, and federal departments having oversight responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned. ** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **

Requirements

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: U.S. Citizenship Required. May require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance.

Subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. Paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT). May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.

Veterans’ Preference may apply (if applicable) to this advertisement. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives ARE NOT due to lack of funding. PCS is not authorized. Must be willing to relocate at own expense if selected.

Must meet and maintain on a continuing basis, the physical and mental qualification standards established for Air Traffic Control duty. Exercises a high level of judgment and discretion, demonstrate verbal and written skills, and ability to meet and deal with high-ranking military and civilian personnel. Must meet and maintain on a continuing basis, the physical and mental qualification standards established by the FAA, US Army, and NGB for Air Traffic Control duty. Subject to the special retirement provisions for Air Traffic Controllers under CSRS and FERS, 5 USC 3382, Involuntary Separation for Retirement; 5 USC 8335(a) and 8425(a), Mandatory Separation; 5 USC 8336(e) and 8412(e), Immediate Retirement; and 5 USC 8339(e) and 8415(d), Computation of Annuity, unless a waiver is approved.

Meets the definition for premium pay as stated in 5 USC 5546a(a)1. It also meets US OPM definition for Special Rate Table Number 0566 (non-radar approach control duties). Mission Essential: May be required to remain on duty or report for duty during contingency operations or other emergency situations. Commensurate with mission requirements, can be required to work overtime and other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Drug Screening designated position. Personnel must pass drug screening prior to hiring and will be subject to periodic and random drug testing, thereafter, in accordance with AR600-85 and Department of Defense Directive 2010.9. Annual Class IV Physical: This position requires a pre-employment physical, and annually thereafter.

Education

High school or general equivalent degree is mandatory. An undergraduate academic specialization in a technical discipline with courses in administration and management is desirable. Must be a graduate of a formal DoD/Department of Transportation (DOT) Basic Air Traffic Control course. (Must include a legible copy of either CTO, FAA AOV, or pink card with application.)

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this advertisement. If minimally qualified, resume and supporting documentation will be compared to responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Eligible candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager to conduct a Panel Review prior to HR issuing the Certificate of Eligibles. The purpose of the Panel Review is for Subject Matter Experts an opportunity to review eligible candidates to determine who should move forward to the interview process based on the candidates’ received application materials and qualifications. CATEGORY RATING Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be placed in a group based upon ranking factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors as reflected in their application package.

Eligible candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager to conduct a Panel Review prior to the HR issuing the Certificate of Eligibles. The purpose of the Panel Review is for Subject Matter Experts an opportunity to review eligible candidates to determine who should move forward to the interview process based on the candidates’ received application materials and qualifications. The quality categories are: a. Highly Qualified: To be highly qualified, an applicant substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and are fully competent to effectively perform all the job requirements in the position almost immediately with minimum training or orientation. b.

Well-Qualified: To be well qualified, an applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in most, but not all, of the requirements of the position. May require some training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. c. Qualified: To be qualified, an applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in some, but not all, of the position’s requirements. Will require extensive training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Facilities Incident Management Oral Communication Technical Competence IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job-related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.

Required Documents

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Resume – Required * Resume length limited to two-pages or less. * Full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached * A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy * Show actual begin and end dates (e.g., 02/2015 – 03/2017 or Feb 2017 – Mar 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted. * List all pertinent civilian and military experiences. * Describe duties (work experience) in your own words.
• Do not submit copies or official position descriptions. 2.
• Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate, Control Tower Operator Certificate, and/or FAA AOV Credential. * Include legible copies of certificates. 3.
• DD Form 2992, Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operational Duty (e.g., Civilian Class II Certification) or equivalent with application. 4.
• SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if applicable: Current or former non-temporary federal employees within the previous 52 weeks must submit an SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, tenure, and appointment type. 5.
• Performance Appraisals: Optional 6.
• Transcripts and/or Certifications (if applicable to the position being hired). 7.
• Cover Letter – Optional