AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: to provide authoritative advice and guidance on aeronautical information and air traffic control procedures. Serves as a command focal point for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) development through development, evaluation, and validation of US and host nation source information.

DUTIES:

• Develops, maintains, reviews, and revises instrument flight procedures evaluating such factors as facility performance, the nature and extent of interference from physical obstructions, and controlled airspace using US and foreign Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) criteria.
• Acquires and collects broad range aeronautical information from US and foreign information sources.
• Recommends changes to policy and regulations based on expertise in TERPS criteria and aeronautical information.
• Makes aeronautical decisions on behalf of the command, based on a thorough knowledge of regulations, aviation procedures, and needs of the command throughout the world.
• Performs staff assistance and conducts annual review of instrument procedures for assigned command bases and areas of responsibility to ensure adherence to host nation sources and waiver requirements.

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
• 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.
• Incumbent must possess or qualify for a SECRET security clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Incumbent must hold or have held an FAA Air Traffic Control certificate.
• Incumbent may be required to work uncommon duty hours to ensure mission accomplishment.
• Incumbent may be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft to foreign countries and must be able to possess and maintain an official government passport.

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (cont'd)

• This position is designated by Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the AirForce Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TPD, the incumbent is (a) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and(b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TPD.

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, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR), Air Traffic Control Series, 2152.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of approach procedure fly ability and air traffic control policies, procedures, flight inspection requirements, geography, electronic data processing, and navigational aids characteristics in order to certify instrument flight procedures; knowledge of the principles and concepts or aeronautical navigation, airspace management and air traffic control systems; expert knowledge of US and foreign terminal procedures (TERPS) criteria and application; comprehensive knowledge of USAF, FAA, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) manuals, handbooks, regulations, and other publications, pertaining to flight information publication requirements.

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. 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:

• 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 verify instrument flight procedures
• Knowledge of the principles and concepts or aeronautical navigation, airspace management and air traffic control systems
• Expert knowledge of US and foreign terminal instrument procedures (TERPS) criteria and application
• Comprehensive knowledge of USAF, FAA, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) manuals, handbooks, regulations, and other publications, pertaining to flight information publication requirements
• Comprehensive knowledge of National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) Aeronautical Information Publication Libraries and ability to extract required data from all associated source reference materials
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to prepare and present guidance using tact and diplomacy during interaction with US and foreign aviation authorities; skill using various computer software and various applications ranging from Air Force TERPS (AFTERPS) to Microsoft office products

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.

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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