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Unspecified
Unspecified
Robins AFB, GA (On-Site/Office)
Duties
-Apply Federal Aviation Administration certified/rated Air Traffic Control (ATC) experience, to serve as the command technical expert for ATC systems operations, to serve as the command functional manager for civilian ATC (GS-2152), provide support to the FAA, DoD, MAJCOM, nine AFRC CONUS installations and AFRC air operations worldwide supporting flying mission portfolios across all MAJCOMs.
-Serve as the command representative at FAA, DoD, MAJCOM strategic planning forums, use strategic planning tools and techniques, identify future requirements for ATC programs. Outline budget, manpower, procedural, and equipment strategies to improve organizational direction and focus.
-Develop and implement Air Force Reserve policy, programs, and procedures for Air Traffic Control.
-Document planning and operations decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and MAJCOM requirements.
-Prepare and deliver oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned programs.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): 2152 - Air Traffic Control Series. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes managing the operation and maintenance of command activities, including ATC and terminal airspace to ensure the command's continued capability to optimize internal processes, highest levels of readiness and mission requirements/execution. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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. Mastery knowledge of air traffic control to serve as an expert in air traffic control to develop policies, procedures and resolve very complex and sensitive problems.
2. Requires mastery knowledge and skill in the application of FAA Air Traffic Control procedures, training policies, and facility management. Expert knowledge of International Civil Aviation Organization policy, Federal Air Regulations, FAA orders, and other policy relevant to air traffic control, terminal airspace management, instrument and visual flight rules and procedures, methodology, and flight standards. Ability to apply knowledge to establish command policy and evaluate subordinate Air Traffic Control and terminal airspace activities.
3. Knowledge of safety regulations and practices, weather operations, airfield management procedures and operations, terminal instrument procedures requirements, and air traffic control and landing system operations/maintenance procedures is required.
4. Expert knowledge of standardization and evaluation administration, policy, and procedures. Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of air traffic control operations and procedures.
5. Knowledge in airfield operations management, with proven experience in staff coordination, policy standardization, and resource management. Must be adept at working with MAJCOMs, Air Staff, and subordinate units to oversee Air Traffic Control procedures, evaluations, manpower, and deployment tasking.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Regular and recurring work generally involves sitting at a desk or attending conferences and meetings. Occasional visits to airfields (runway, taxiways and aprons) or other work sites such as Air Route Traffic Control Centers will occur. Occasional use of automobile and public conveyance is required. Special physical exertion may be required during on site airfield inspections and evaluations. A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL IS REQUIRED.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. Office work areas are adequately heated, lighted and ventilated. On site airfield environments may expose the employee to excess noise, exhaust, temperatures and other occupational hazards found on or near an airfield.
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
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.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
-Apply Federal Aviation Administration certified/rated Air Traffic Control (ATC) experience, to serve as the command technical expert for ATC systems operations, to serve as the command functional manager for civilian ATC (GS-2152), provide support to the FAA, DoD, MAJCOM, nine AFRC CONUS installations and AFRC air operations worldwide supporting flying mission portfolios across all MAJCOMs.
-Serve as the command representative at FAA, DoD, MAJCOM strategic planning forums, use strategic planning tools and techniques, identify future requirements for ATC programs. Outline budget, manpower, procedural, and equipment strategies to improve organizational direction and focus.
-Develop and implement Air Force Reserve policy, programs, and procedures for Air Traffic Control.
-Document planning and operations decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and MAJCOM requirements.
-Prepare and deliver oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned programs.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Incumbent may be required to work uncommon duty hours to ensure mission accomplishment.
- Should possess substantial resourcefulness, initiative, originality, and judgement in order to successfully represent the Air Force and the Air Force Reserves.
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- Depending on the type of position (competitive) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
- 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.
- SECURITY CLEARANCE: INCUMBENT MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A SECRET LEVEL SECURITY CLEARANCE AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
- Incumbent may be required to work extended and/or irregular hours during exercises or contingency situations.
- 15 years of air traffic control and management experience is highly desired
- Incumbent must hold or have held a valid FAA Air Traffic Control Certificate. Completion of the AF Advanced Airfield Mangers course is highly desired.
- This is a Centrally Managed position under the Operations Career Field.
- Perform temporary duty within and outside the continental United States to conduct staff visits and attend air traffic control conferences.
- Experience as member of Air Force Inspection System is highly desired
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): 2152 - Air Traffic Control Series. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes managing the operation and maintenance of command activities, including ATC and terminal airspace to ensure the command's continued capability to optimize internal processes, highest levels of readiness and mission requirements/execution. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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. Mastery knowledge of air traffic control to serve as an expert in air traffic control to develop policies, procedures and resolve very complex and sensitive problems.
2. Requires mastery knowledge and skill in the application of FAA Air Traffic Control procedures, training policies, and facility management. Expert knowledge of International Civil Aviation Organization policy, Federal Air Regulations, FAA orders, and other policy relevant to air traffic control, terminal airspace management, instrument and visual flight rules and procedures, methodology, and flight standards. Ability to apply knowledge to establish command policy and evaluate subordinate Air Traffic Control and terminal airspace activities.
3. Knowledge of safety regulations and practices, weather operations, airfield management procedures and operations, terminal instrument procedures requirements, and air traffic control and landing system operations/maintenance procedures is required.
4. Expert knowledge of standardization and evaluation administration, policy, and procedures. Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of air traffic control operations and procedures.
5. Knowledge in airfield operations management, with proven experience in staff coordination, policy standardization, and resource management. Must be adept at working with MAJCOMs, Air Staff, and subordinate units to oversee Air Traffic Control procedures, evaluations, manpower, and deployment tasking.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Regular and recurring work generally involves sitting at a desk or attending conferences and meetings. Occasional visits to airfields (runway, taxiways and aprons) or other work sites such as Air Route Traffic Control Centers will occur. Occasional use of automobile and public conveyance is required. Special physical exertion may be required during on site airfield inspections and evaluations. A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL IS REQUIRED.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. Office work areas are adequately heated, lighted and ventilated. On site airfield environments may expose the employee to excess noise, exhaust, temperatures and other occupational hazards found on or near an airfield.
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
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.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
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