THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL), Position Description Number T7070000 and is part of the WY Army Aviation Support Facility, Wyoming Army National Guard.

Duties

This position is located in an Army National Guard (ARNG) Air Traffic Control Tower, located at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming. The primary purpose of this position is to provide tower Air Traffic Control (ATC) services to military and civilian aircraft operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR). Incumbent also functions as an ATC Specialist/ATC Training Specialist with responsibility for guiding and training for Air Traffic Controller trainees. This position works at a non-radar approach control terminal which provides (without the use of radar) approach and departure control services to aircraft operating under instrument flight rules. In addition to handling aircraft operating under visual flight rules, this type of terminal also provides (without the use of radar) approach and departure control services to aircraft operating under instrument flight rules. This type of terminal is located at airports with user categories similar to non-approach control airports. In addition to providing air traffic control for the airport at which the tower is located, this type of terminal frequently controls traffic operating to and from one or more adjacent non-approach control airports.

Requirements

Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: Primary consideration will be made from Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4. If referrals are not made from the target category, subsequent referrals may next be made from Area 7 (if eligible). Area 1: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming Army National Guard T5's employed within Guernsey Airfield. Area 2: All permanent and indefinite WYNG Title 5 and T32 DST employed with the Wyoming Air/Army National Guard. Area 3: All Current Federal employees within the Competitive and Excepted Service, and Competitive Service Reinstatement Eligible employees. Former NG T32 Dual Status employees receiving an Honorable or a General Discharge under Honorable Conditions are eligible for reinstatement provided they have been separated for at least one year before applying for reinstatement and received a rating of record of their most recent permanent position of a least fully successful (or equivalent). Area 4: All currently assigned Active Guard/Reserve (AGR), and M-Day/Drill Status Guard (DSG) members of the Wyoming Air/Army NG. Currently serving and former NG Drill Status and M-Day soldiers and airmen are provided preference eligibility to compete for NG T5 positions. * Veterans' Preference Rules are mandated by law and some applicants may receive priority consideration before other applicants without veterans' preference. * Area 7: U.S. Citizens Upon acceptance to this position, if selected candidate is a competitive employee, they will convert to Excepted Service and be required to sign a memorandum IAW 5 CFR 302.102. Acceptance of the proposed appointment will take the employee out of the competitive service while s/he occupies the position. TITLE 5 POSITION INFORMATION: Type of Appointment: Permanent Tenure: Group 1 or 2 Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts FLSA: Non-Exempt Para/Line: 402A/025 Selecting Official: Mr. Erik Wacker 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. 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. TIME-IN-GRADE: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If you are a current non-temporary GS employee applying for a higher grade than the grade you currently hold, provide an SF-50 that shows the required lower grade was held for at least one year. Some SF-50s effective within the last 52 weeks will not demonstrate the required lower grade was held for at least one year (e.g., General Adjustment SF-50 from this year). In many cases, we may need to see two (2) SF-50s to determine time-in-grade and eligibility for promotion. If you are a DoD employee, you may obtain copies of your SF-50(s) from MyBiz (https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience which prepared you to work in this position. Specialized experience is defined as: 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. 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. NOTE: ATC Certifications, Specialized Experience, and responses to questionnaire will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. Applicants must provide from (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) 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. CERTIFICATE AND RATING REQUIREMENTS: Must possess and provide valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate and/or Control Tower Operator Certificate(s). 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. Facility ratings require demonstration of a knowledge of the kind and location of radio aids to air navigation, the terrain, the landmarks, the communications systems and circuits, and the procedures peculiar to the area covered by the facility. Must submit copy of Control Tower Operator Certificate (CTO) with application. Must submit DD Form 2992, Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operational Duty, Army Class VI Flight Physical (e.g., Civilian Class II Certification) or equivalent with application. DRIVER'S LICENSE: Must possess a valid driver's license. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/07/2023.

Education

High school or general equivalent degree is mandatory. An undergraduate academic specialization in a technical discipline with courses in administration and management is desirable. Must be a graduate of a formal DoD/Department of Transportation (DOT) Basic Air Traffic Control course.

Contacts

• Address WY Army Aviation Support Facility 5410 Bishop Blvd Cheyenne, WY 82009 US
• Name: William Pacheco
• Phone: (307) 772-5289
• Email: [email protected]