TITLE 5 SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) (M

Duties

***THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED NATIONAL GUARD POSITION***

The purpose of this position is to manage and direct Air Traffic Control {ATC) Tower and Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) functions. The scope includes all manpower, organizations, management, training activities; and provides oversight for the appropriation and use of resources, financial issues, and equipment for ATC operations.

Position provides technical and administrative supervision to subordinate personnel. Plans and directs, on a multi-year basis, tasks to be performed by ATC personnel.

Develops and negotiates written agreements and other matters pertaining to facility operation with management members of FAA facilities, the local airport, and military units. Formulates noise abatement procedures and serves as community focal point concerning noise abatement proposals and procedures.

Evaluates unusual requirements, formulates solutions, and directs development of instrument approach or departure procedures to accommodate local needs. Ensures Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) are reviewed, directs obstacle evaluations regarding proposed construction, and makes recommendations to the FAA.

Ensures optimum staffing levels by anticipating increases in operational demands. Determines staffing requirements, temporary or otherwise, and directs acquisition measures.

Manages and directs facility budget preparation and submits budget to ANG/host base support function. Plans and programs ATC and ATCALS requirements and manages acquisition of equipment or upgrades to ATC facilities.

Serves as focal point for the use of the squadron's mobile tower and/or MPN-14k radar equipment to provide required ATC service. Initiates and composes operating agreements which will facilitate the use of the tactical equipment and ensures the operation will be in accordance with current USAF/ANG/DOD rules, regulations, and policy.

The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft/vehicle to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Must have a valid civilian driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. Responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.

Qualifications

Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the dates of each period of employment (from MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY) and the number of hours worked per week. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
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NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Work in this series covers positions concerned with: (1) the control of air traffic to insure the safe, orderly and expeditious movement along air routes and at airports when a knowledge of aircraft separation standards and control techniques, and the ability to apply them properly, often under conditions of great stress, are required; (2) providing preflight and in-flight assistance to aircraft requiring a knowledge of the information pilots need to conduct safe flights and the ability to present that information clearly and concisely; and/or (3) the development, coordination, and management of air traffic control programs. Positions in this occupation require an extensive knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, and procedures governing the movement of air traffic.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
42 months Experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the level of work of the specialization for which application is made. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations.
For Terminal Positions: Issuing control instructions and advice to pilots in the vicinity of airports to ensure proper separation of aircraft and to expedite their safe and efficient movement. This specialization also requires:

• Ability to act decisively under stressful situations and to maintain alertness over sustained periods of pressure;
• Skill to coordinate plans and actions with pilots and other controllers; and
• Judgment to select and take the safest and most effective course of action from among several available choices.

DOD PRIORITY PLACEMENT PROGRAM
Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement

Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade

Education

You must meet the following Education requirement to qualify for this position:

Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate and/or Control Tower Operator Certificate.

Valid flight physical.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

Selective Service Act:
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).

Veteran's Preference: Veterans Preference will be considered for this Job Announcement. Visit the OPM Vet Guide for information on the different categories of Veteran's Preference at: Blank SF 15 form can be found here to fill out and attach to your application as needed for claiming 10-point preference:

NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour.