About the Position: This position is located in the Directorate of Aviation Operations on Fort Cavazos, TX SRC Coverage: 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: https://acpol2.army.mil/chra_dodea/ATC_SRC.pdf This position is obligated. An obligated position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration return rights.

Duties

Provide in-flight assistance to pilots. Responsible for the safe , orderly, and expeditious flow of aircraft traffic. Perform radar approach control duties in all radar and non-radar positions. Assure standard separation between landing and departing aircraft regardless of their flight plan type and/or aircraft type. Inform adjacent sectors or facilities of enroute changes in flights. Operate radar equipment to ensure proper control of air traffic. Issue Air Traffic Control (ATC) clearances and instructions.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to successfully complete a pre-employment Class IV flight physical prior to being placed into this position.
• Incumbent is subject to periodic (e.g. annual) medical examinations following appointment to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position (continue to maintain U.S. Army Class IV medical certification).
• Incumbent must maintain personal physical fitness in accordance with AR 40-501.
• This position is subject to 24/7 rotating shifts.
• This position requires the incumbent must certify in facilities of assignment within the time limits specified in AR 95-2.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program. Must sign DA Form 5019 acknowledging both pre-appointment and periodic random drug testing requirements.
• See Additional Information Section for additional conditions of employment

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 EmployeesInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority 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 for the GS-11 position: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes making weather observations used to control air traffic; making determinations involving the order of departures and arrivals of aircraft in a terminal and/or establishing and maintaining radio or visual contact with aircraft. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10) To qualify for the GS-12 position: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes directing the movement of aircraft in flight and on runways/taxiway; controlling takeoff and landing of a variety of military and/or civilian aircraft utilizing a radar approach control facility. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Certifications: In addition to the above requirements, this position requires that the incumbent possess and maintain the following certifications: FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate (FAA Form 7220-1) and Control Tower Operator's Certificate issued by an agency of the Federal government. You MUST submit a copy of your certifications with your application package. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: FacilitiesOral CommunicationPartneringTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement for the GS-11 position: 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 the GS-12 position: 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 EF-APF-W0VCAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT CAVAZOS HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Cavazos, TX 76544 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk