About the Position: This position is located with the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security - Air Traffic Control, Fort Campbell, KY. This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. For more information follow this link: ATC: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol331.pdf

Duties

Provide tower, radar, and non-radar air traffic control (ATC) services to military and civilian aircraft operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR), or Visual Flight Rules (VFR). Direct movement of aircraft in flight and on the ground by utilizing pilot and controller reports, visual observation, and/or tower and approach control radar displays, or a combination of methods. Responsible for sequencing, spacing, and issuing clearances and control instructions to aircraft operating in the Class D airspace. Inform adjacent sectors or facilities via automated messages or telephonically of changes in aircraft routing, destination, altitude, time revisions aircraft equipment malfunctions and changes in navigational aid or radar. Assist in providing on-the-job training of developmental controllers. Obtain and maintain required training/certification and maintains proficiency on current requirements.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to rotational shifts, changes in duty hours and is subject to being on call based on situational requirements.
• This is a Term employment which is subject to a one year trial period.
• This position is designated as a Key Essential Position.
• Must meet and maintain the physical standards set forth in Office of Personnel Management Operating Manual: Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, GS-2152: Air Traffic Control Series.
• The employees Army Class IV ATC Flight Physical fitness qualifications for flight duty status will be determined by a U.S. Army Flight Surgeon.
• This position requires that the incumbent must complete the Campbell Army Radar Approach Control (ARAC) and Tower training programs and attain qualification and certification in each facility to remain employed as GS-2152 (T) at Fort Campbell.
• This position requires the incumbent to have successfully complete a recognized school of Air Traffic Control.
• This position requires the incumbent to have or attain a Control Tower Operator certificate and ATCS Certificate.
• This position is designated as an Inclement Weather Essential position.
• This is a drug testing designated position.

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. Position may be filled as a temporary promotion or temporary reassignment NTE 1 year and 1 day by a current permanent Army employee. Temporary promotions or reassignments may be extended up to a maximum of six years, and may be made permanent without further competition if the incumbent meets the eligibility criteria for specific appointment authorities. Position may be filled as a term appointment NTE 1 year and 1 day, if the candidate is not a current permanent Army employee. Term appointments may be extended up to a maximum of six years. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Modification of Term AppointmentsPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized Experience GS-11 One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Issuing control instructions to aircraft operating under visual or instrument flight rules or combinations of both; and 2) Issuing instructions to aircraft operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), the controller in this position considers such factors as position, speed, and direction of aircraft movement; performance characteristics of the aircraft being controlled; and the runway(s) availability for use. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes:1) 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; 2) Directing and coordinating the radar control of aircraft in assigned airspace and performing radar air traffic control duties in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules, regulations and radar procedures governing the movement of air traffic; and 3) Proficient in the operation of Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) and Flight Data Input/Output (FDIO) equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) This position has been identified by Department of Army as an Air Traffic Controller as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2109(1)(A) and (1)(B) who is actively engaged in the separation and control of air traffic; or in providing preflight, inflight, or airport advisory service aircraft operators; or is the immediate or second-level supervisor of any employee described above. As described under 5 U.S.C. 8401(35)(B), this also includes the immediate supervisor of the person described in 5 U.S.C. 2109(1)(B). As such, this position is covered under special retirement coverage. The individual hired is subject to Special Retirement provisions to include additional contributions to the retirement fund, mandatory separation/retirement at age 56 with 20 years of approved special retirement service, options for early retirement at any age after 25 years of approved special retirement provisions service, or at age 50 with 20 years of approved special retirement provisions service. Maximum Entry Age (MEA) Department of Defense (DoD), in accordance with 5 USC 3307, has determined an individual must be appointed to their first/original appointment into a DoD position that has been identified and approved for special retirement coverage as an Air Traffic Controller no later than the last day of the month in which they become 36. Preference eligible veterans over the age of 36, may apply regardless of the age restriction. If selected, a waiver of the age restriction will be requested by the hiring official for approval by the Department of Army. Maximum Reentry Age An individual who is past the maximum entry age (36) who previously served in an approved Department of Defense Air Traffic Controller position may be reinstated to a covered position provided they meet the applicable qualification requirements AND will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered service as an Air Traffic Controller by the last day of the month in which they become 56. Waivers to Maximum Entry Age Department of Army may approve an exception to the maximum entry age (36) for original entry into a covered Air Traffic controller position. However, any individual who has reached the mandatory separation age (56) is not eligible for employment or reemployment as an Air Traffic Controller. In addition to providing the required eligibility documentation listed elsewhere in this job announcement, you must provide sufficient documentation to determine proof of age. This documentation should be attached under Proof of Age as identified in the Required Documents section. For reentry into a covered position, you must also provide sufficient documentation (SF- 50s) to show length of service in a previously covered Air Traffic Controller position. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Oral CommunicationTechnical CompetenceTechnical Credibility Time in Grade Requirement for GS-11: 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-10). Time in Grade Requirement for GS-12: 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-11).

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 DL-APF-W0U4AA US ARMY GARRISON FT CAMPBELL HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Campbell, KY 42223 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk