AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a senior Department of War (DoW) and Air Force analyst to provide air traffic control expertise in support of the DoW Policy Board on Federal Aviation (PBFA) functions in support of DoW responsibilities across the aviation enterprise. Also serves as DoW PBFA and HAF unmanned aircraft system (UAS) airspace integration subject matter expert.

DUTIES:
1. Directly supports the DoW PBFA Chairman, Executive Director, Secretariat Lead, Subgroup leads, and PBFA senior executive principal members in the execution of their responsibilities outlined in DoW Directive 5030.19, DoW Responsibilities on Federal Aviation.
2. Provides technical advice and recommendations regarding FAA regulations, orders and policies, and
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards to DoW PBFA and the Military Services.
3. Maintains constant awareness of current and proposed Federal and State legislation, Executive Orders
and other Congressional or Executive actions associated with UAS and CNS/ATM integration
programs and modernization activities to evaluate their actual or potential impact on DoW operations
worldwide.
4. Provides HQ AF functional expertise and oversight in all matters pertaining to integration UAS into the
US National Airspace System.

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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate Top Secret security clearance with access to SCI
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Previously acquired and valid DoW or FAA issued Air Traffic Control Specialist certification is highly desired
• A Bachelor's Degree preferably in aviation management or specialized technical training, supplemented by several years' experience working on global air traffic service issues, is highly desired
• This position is Centrally Managed in Operations career

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (cont'd)

• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. The employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

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, Air Traffic Control Series GS-2152.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience in issuing control instructions and advice to pilots in the vicinity of airports to assure proper separation of aircraft and to expedite their safe and efficient movement. This specialized experience also requires the 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.

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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. Knowledge of Air Force structure, missions, programs, policies, and interrelationship between DoW and ICAO, NATO, FAA and other military or civilian aviation authorities.
2. Knowledge of concepts, techniques and procedures used as an air traffic controller in the terminal, enroute and oceanic environments; knowledge of current trends, policies, technological developments, governing legislation, and tactical procedures which influence military aviation operations, civil aircraft operations, national and international.
3. Knowledge of international civil aviation organization policy, Code of Federal Regulations (Aviation), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) handbooks and orders, DoW and Air Force Orders, Instructions, Operational Plans and Requirement Documents and policies pertaining to air traffic control, air operations, airspace management, instrument and visual flight rules and procedures, methodology, and flight standards.
4. Knowledge of various national and international groups chartered to address aviation issues; skill in applying analytical skills required to make timely, accurate decisions to meet tight deadlines, present ideas, gain cooperation.
5. Ability to plan, organize, oversee, and evaluate the complex functions of supporting organizations.
6. Ability in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, the interpersonal and communications skills for Headquarters Air Force staffing and coordination processes.

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.

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