About the Position: Serves as Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) at Godman Army Airfield Tower. Responsible for the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of aircraft operating In Godman Tower area of responsibility (5 miles radius).

Duties

Handle aircraft operating under visual flight rules (see and be seen). Prepare flight progress strips. Issue ground control instructions to aircraft and vehicles. Provide instructions and guidance to trainee controllers (civilian and military).

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position is covered by civilian drug testing program.
• Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, "Condition of employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing program," or a memorandum of understanding.
• The incumbent of this position must be able to meet a Class IV Aviation flight physical.
• Must possess or be able to 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.
• This position is subject to rotational shifts, changes in duty hours and is subject to being on call based on situational requirements.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes military or civilian air traffic facility experience to include radiocontact with pilots; assure that departing/arriving flights are in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration and State regulations; document incoming and outgoing air traffic according to regulatory compliance; and follow guidance concerning aircraft and vehicles on all parts of the runway in and out of use You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityDeveloping OthersIncident ManagementOral CommunicationTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted

Contacts

• Address DM-APF-W6CDAA US ARMY GARRISON FT KNOX DO NOT MAIL Fort Knox, KY 40121 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk