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Unspecified
Unspecified
wright-patterson afb, OH (On-Site/Office)
Duties
-Develop Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) and other assigned programs for AFMC, USSF and Tenant units in accordance with applicable United States, DoD and USAF instrument procedure criteria.
-Evaluate the effectiveness and adequacy of terminal and enroute procedures.
-Interpret policy and direct implementation.
-Determine whether an equivalent level of safety is maintained to support instrument procedure criterial waivers.
-Use manual construction procedures and Air Force Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) instrument procedure automation system to accomplish a full range of instrument flight procedure functions.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): 2152 - Air Traffic Control Series.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have, or will have within 120 days of closing of this announcement, one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this position that has given them the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically, we would find this experience in work within this field that is closely related. To be creditable, one year of the specialized experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11), pay band or equivalent. Specialized experience is described as the ability to provide technical expertise in all assignments involving Air Traffic Control (ATC) Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) and Airfield Management (AM) oversight, evaluation and compliance.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in- grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. Due to the use of 120 day rosters, applicants within 120 days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Comprehensive comparative analysis abilities, gained through experience in the concepts and principles contained in manuals, handbooks, regulations and orders, and other publications pertaining to flight information publication requirements and skill in applying that knowledge to facilitate implementation of instrument flight procedures.
2. Practical working knowledge of approach procedure flyability and air traffic control policies, procedures, flight inspection requirements, geography, electronic data processing, and navigational aids characteristics in order to develop and certify instrument flight procedures.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of standard administration and correspondence practices required to manage functions such as publications, operating instructions, filing plans, etc.
4. Diverse computer experience is required to operate word processors, spreadsheets, databases, scanners, CD and tape drives, etc.
5. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary. However, TERPS work may require the incumbent to life or carry reference books, working papers, and similar items to and from conferences. A moderate amount of standing and walking is required in getting to and from meeting places away from the work site. ATC taskings may require long periods of sitting and/or standing while evaluating/observing a control tower or dimly lighted RADAR Approach Control room. Incumbent may be exposed to outside elements including heat, cold, and moisture while evaluating equipment operation and may be required to operate in close quarters to tactical equipment. Additionally, incumbent must be able to climb flights of stairs to approximately 130 feet and almost vertical ladder to gain access to some work areas.
Work Environment: ATC work is performed in a Tower, Radar Approach Control or normal office setting where basic safety precautions are required. TERPs work is normally performed in a well-lighted, temperature-controlled office setting. In all facilities there is occasional noise from office equipment (e.g., typewriters, telephones, copiers, and computers).
May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty, i.e., Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, etc. May be required to work rotating shifts and overtime. May be required to respond to short notice recall to support unscheduled emergency air traffic and/or contingencies/exercises to support the mission.
This position has been designated as Key. In the event of a crisis, selectee must perform the Key duties until relieved. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization. Requires the incumbent be removed from military recall status.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA).
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
-Develop Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) and other assigned programs for AFMC, USSF and Tenant units in accordance with applicable United States, DoD and USAF instrument procedure criteria.
-Evaluate the effectiveness and adequacy of terminal and enroute procedures.
-Interpret policy and direct implementation.
-Determine whether an equivalent level of safety is maintained to support instrument procedure criterial waivers.
-Use manual construction procedures and Air Force Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) instrument procedure automation system to accomplish a full range of instrument flight procedure functions.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- SECURITY CLEARANCE: INCUMBENT MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A TOP SECRET LEVEL SECURITY CLEARANCE AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
- DRUG TESTING: THIS POSITION HAS BEEN DESIGNATED FOR DRUG TESTING. IF YOU ARE SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO URINALYSIS TESTING PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT AND YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO RANDOM URINALYSIS TESTING AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
- Must possess valid Control Tower Operator (CTO) certification and obtain/maintain currency of the same. Please provide a copy of certification with application.
- Vision acuity must be correctable to 20/20.
- Incumbent may be required to deploy in support of world wide contingencies, Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) requirement and other temporary duty necessities in support of the mission.
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): 2152 - Air Traffic Control Series.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have, or will have within 120 days of closing of this announcement, one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this position that has given them the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically, we would find this experience in work within this field that is closely related. To be creditable, one year of the specialized experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11), pay band or equivalent. Specialized experience is described as the ability to provide technical expertise in all assignments involving Air Traffic Control (ATC) Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) and Airfield Management (AM) oversight, evaluation and compliance.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in- grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. Due to the use of 120 day rosters, applicants within 120 days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Comprehensive comparative analysis abilities, gained through experience in the concepts and principles contained in manuals, handbooks, regulations and orders, and other publications pertaining to flight information publication requirements and skill in applying that knowledge to facilitate implementation of instrument flight procedures.
2. Practical working knowledge of approach procedure flyability and air traffic control policies, procedures, flight inspection requirements, geography, electronic data processing, and navigational aids characteristics in order to develop and certify instrument flight procedures.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of standard administration and correspondence practices required to manage functions such as publications, operating instructions, filing plans, etc.
4. Diverse computer experience is required to operate word processors, spreadsheets, databases, scanners, CD and tape drives, etc.
5. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary. However, TERPS work may require the incumbent to life or carry reference books, working papers, and similar items to and from conferences. A moderate amount of standing and walking is required in getting to and from meeting places away from the work site. ATC taskings may require long periods of sitting and/or standing while evaluating/observing a control tower or dimly lighted RADAR Approach Control room. Incumbent may be exposed to outside elements including heat, cold, and moisture while evaluating equipment operation and may be required to operate in close quarters to tactical equipment. Additionally, incumbent must be able to climb flights of stairs to approximately 130 feet and almost vertical ladder to gain access to some work areas.
Work Environment: ATC work is performed in a Tower, Radar Approach Control or normal office setting where basic safety precautions are required. TERPs work is normally performed in a well-lighted, temperature-controlled office setting. In all facilities there is occasional noise from office equipment (e.g., typewriters, telephones, copiers, and computers).
May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty, i.e., Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, etc. May be required to work rotating shifts and overtime. May be required to respond to short notice recall to support unscheduled emergency air traffic and/or contingencies/exercises to support the mission.
This position has been designated as Key. In the event of a crisis, selectee must perform the Key duties until relieved. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization. Requires the incumbent be removed from military recall status.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA).
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
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