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Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to: Serve as airspace management specialist as it relates to airspace management functions for Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and staff advisor to the Director of Operations, Plans, Programs and Requirements and Chief, Operations Division on airspace development and utilization with the objective of meeting Department of Defense (DOD), United States Air Force (USAF), Major Command (MAJCOM) and unit objectives through the safe and efficient use of available airspace. Incumbent in this position reports to the Chief, Airspace Management and is responsible for HQ PACAF airspace management requirements and responsibilities. Duties: Provides technical advice, expertise and staff assistance to the Operations Division, Airfield Operations Flight Commanders, and unit airspace managers on airspace issues. Advocate for USAF and PACAF interest on issues related to temporary or permanent airspace and ensures interests are considered before new/modified action are initiated. Analyzes and evaluates existing, new or revised directives and policies from higher headquarters, FAA, and other agencies pertaining to airspace management issues. Investigates alleged airspace violations, congressional inquires and noise complaints and provides expert advice/testimony to commanders/boards of investigation or inquiry on alleged incidents/violations of Federal Air Rules and Regulations. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• PCS expenses will not be paid.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
• The incumbent must posses substantial resourcefulness, initiative, originality, and judgment in order to successfully represent the USAF and Pacific Air Forces (PACAF).
• Performs temporary duty within and outside the continental United States to conduct staff visits, airspace meetings and attend air traffic control conferences.
• Incumbent may be required to work uncommon duty hours to ensure mission accomplishment.
• Incumbent may be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft to foreign countries and must be able to posses and maintain an official government passport.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Incumbent must hold or have held an FAA Air Traffic Control certificate, highly desirable.
• Incumbent must complete the Airspace Management Course (E30ZR149FFZ) or equivalent, within six months.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

Qualifications

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, Air Traffic Control Series, 2152. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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: 1. Expert knowledge of USAF, DoD, ICAO and FAA airspace management policies and procedures. 2. Wide range of knowledge of aviation principles, practices and techniques of air traffic control; as well as thorough knowledge of strategic, tactical and airlift aircraft characteristics and procedures. 3. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to prepare and present briefings, coordinate planning efforts and manage program activities, and gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy and diplomacy. 4. Ability to gather facts, evaluate and interpret data, identify potential problems, arrive at valid conclusions and offer meaningful recommendations and/or resolution. 5. Ability to make instant decisions and select a course of action under high stress conditions associated with emergency situations. 6. Knowledge of flight safety, altitude reservations and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable rules, regulations, and federal laws. MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: 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 1400.25-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)). 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 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. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam 655 Vickers Avenue JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96853 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]