Air Traffic Control Specialist - Homestead, FL, United States - Department of the Air Force

Department of the Air Force Homestead, FL, United States

4 weeks ago

Description

Duties The primary purpose of this position is: To provide air traffic control (ATC) services to military and civilian aircraft operating in a radar environment using instrument flight rules (IFR) and visual flight rules (VFR) providing for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic.

Directs movement of aircraft on the ground and in flight within the delegated airspace in both Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) facilities as displayed on the Terminal Control Workstation, by visual means (Control Tower) and pilot reported
Operates communication and display equipment and provides emergency assistance to aircraft
Provides instruction and assistance to air traffic control personnel
Maintains certification requirements Requirements Conditions of Employment
U.S

Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
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:

This position 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
Gaining unit will pay for PCS expenses
Retention incentives may be authorized for this position
Must possess current and valid FAA/ATC specialist certification and maintain same
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate designated Secret security clearance
May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty, i.e., Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, etc

May be required 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.
Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
This is a Key Position

Incumbents must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are unavailable

Must complete all training requirements within facility prescribed time limits to obtain and maintain a full facility rating in facility of assignment
The incumbent of this position must have the ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time while controlling aircraft in a dimly lit IFR room Qualifications This position may be entitled to 5% premium pay as authorized by 5USC 5546a (a)(1) This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program

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
This position is covered as an Air Traffic Controller under 5 USC 2109 This position is subject to the special retirement provisions for Air Traffic Controllers under CSRS and FERS (5 USC 3382, Involuntary Separation for Retirement; 5 USC 8335(a) and 8425(a), Mandatory Separation; 5 USC 8336(e) and 8412(e), Immediate Retirement; 5 USC 8339(e) and 8415(d), Computation of annuity The incumbent must have the ability to meet and maintain on a continuing basis, the physical, mental, and medical standards for ATC duties as specified by the OPM qualification standard for GS-2152
The incumbent must have previous experience working in a radar control environment as a journeyman level ATC Specialist; or have completed all agency requirements to be a fully certified RAPCON ATC Specialist in order to fully qualify for the GS-11 grade of this position
The Tower ATC work of this position is at the GS-10 level
At least 5 years ATC radar controller experience is highly desired
At least 10 years of ATC experience and experience in the ATC career field within the last 3 years is highly desired
The position may require the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions
The incumbent must accomplish local limited weather observer certification requirements administered by base weather flight 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) for the GS-2152, Air Traffic Control Series

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems
Examples of specialized experience includes 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
Examples of specialized experience include 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 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
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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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 the laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing the movement of air traffic.
Knowledge of Terminal Air Traffic Control (ATC) Procedures, including tower and radar procedures.
Knowledge of the functional/operational limitations of all ATC equipment, as well as approach lighting, airfield lighting, weather instructions, navigational aids (NAVAIDS), remote status indicators, arresting systems, landlines, and any other equipment pertaining to ATC services.
Knowledge of weather phenomena and localized effects.
Ability to make rapid and precise judgments in a real-time work situation, remain calm under conditions that are stressful, coordinate many different processes at once, adjust rapidly to changes in the traffic pattern and tempo of work activity.
Ability to communicate effectively (rapidly, clearly, and distinctly) orally and in writing; to act decisively in emergency situations; and to provide appropriate reporting procedures as required

MAXIMUM
ENTRYAGE:
The maximum age for original entry into an identified ATC position is 36 years
An individual shall NOT be appointed or assigned to an ATC position if that appointment cannot be completed prior to the last day of the month in which the individual reaches his/her 36th birthday
Applicants over the age limit must meet re-entry or age waiver requirements in accordance with DoDI V331 dated 26 Jan 15, Department of Defense Civilian Personnel Manual, Subchapter 331, Civilian Air Traffic Controllers

Any individual who has reached the mandatory separation age (56) is NOT eligible for employment/reemployment as an ATC (5 U.S.

C
3323(a) (reference (b))

NOTE:
ATCs have a mandatory separation age of 56
This position is covered as an Air Traffic Controller under 5 USC 2109
This position is subject to the special retirement provisions for Air Traffic Controllers under CSRS and FERS (5 USC 3382, Involuntary Separation for Retirement; 5 USC 8335(a) and 8425(a), Mandatory Separation; 5 USC 8336(e), Immediate Retirement; 5 USC and 8415(d), Computation of annuity, and 8412(e)
RE-

ENTRY

REQUIREMENTS:
ATC Specialist in receipt of a refund, of retirement contributions for the years of service covered under special retirement, will not receive service credit towards the 20 years required to retire under special retirement coverage, unless the redeposit is paid in full prior to date of retirement

REQUIREMENTS:
Air traffic control specialists in all specializations must possess or obtain, within uniformly applicable time limits, the facility ratings required for full performance at the facility where the position is located
Applicants must possess or obtain a valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate and/or Control Tower Operator Certificate, if appropriate
These certificates require demonstrating knowledge of basic meteorology, basic air navigation, standard air traffic control and communications procedures, the types and uses of air navigation aids, and regulations governing air traffic

Medical Requirements:
In general, air traffic control specialist applicants and employees must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of these positions without risk to themselves or others
The provision of sufficient information about physical capacity for employment requires that before appointment, applicants undergo appropriate pre-employment physical/me

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