THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP. This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL), Position Description Number PDD2251000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL), GS-2152-13, you will direct and supervise staff functions affecting a diverse and very complex Air Traffic Control System. Ensures that the squadron meets all wartime combat readiness standards, domestic operations requirements, and provides guidance and direction to the squadron through planning, coordinating, and directing a variety of functions which include airspace management, airfield operations, air traffic control tower and ATC radar operations, and maintenance support for both fixed Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS) and Deployable Airfield Operations Systems (DAOS), to include Quality Assurance, Materiel Control, Maintenance Control, vehicle and powered support equipment maintenance, human resources development and management, information resource management, and logistics plans and programs. The position is responsible for environmental, safety and physical security programs. 1. Determines Squadron goals that are the foundation for long and short range planning and execution of all programs. Provides the focus for all Squadron functions and activities ensuring operational and organizational plans support the vision and goals of the Squadron and ensures that funds, equipment, manpower, and facilities are properly resourced and utilized to meet the mission. Ensures goals are in consonance with higher headquarters direction and local limitations. Considers factors such as current and future mission needs, political climate, environmental concerns, area demographics, and tactical training location availability. Plans the work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Provides employees with advice, counsel or instruction on both work and administrative matters. Maintains military and full-time strength through recruiting and retention programs. Oversees the accomplishment of the mission training program. Ensures squadron Unit Type Code (UTC) training satisfies established requirements and meets combat readiness objectives and Air Force contingency requirements. Ensures instructor personnel meet and maintain stringent certification and qualification standards. Ensures personnel are trained and exercised in wartime skills. Demonstrates mission capability through a series of extensive Air Force inspections and Unit Effectiveness Inspections (UEI). Ensures required records and documentation of programs are maintained. Maintains an effective leadership career development program. Makes critical judgments and on-the-spot decisions regarding the safety of assigned personnel. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher-level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Creates a work environment free of bias and harassment and ensures Equal Employment Opportunity Program is effective. Establishes channels of communication within the squadron to keep personnel informed and provide feedback. Finds ways to improve or increase the quality of the work directed. Develops performance standards, explains performance expectations, evaluates the work performance of subordinates, and gives special recognition for outstanding performance. 2. Oversees the programs of the Squadron through subordinate supervisors that supervise technical and administrative activities within the organizational units. 4. Responsible for implementing the Environmental Protection Program. Ensures all applicable environmental laws and rules are complied with. Implements a variety of federal, state and local programs to ensure mission effectiveness including the hazard abatement program, fraud waste and abuse program, health and fitness program, community relations program, public affairs program and a disaster response program. Plans and executes emergency response actions as directed by the state wing commander. 5. Ensures that proper and adequate security is maintained for the safeguarding of property, tactical communications-electronics equipment, radar and other sensor equipment, weapons and ammunition, resources, and people. Develops a Resource Protection Plan that identifies high value/ risk assets, evaluates potential threats and sets levels of protection. Ensures classified documents and equipment are accounted for, controlled, stored and safeguarded. 6. Maintains proficiency in air traffic control facilities in. order to maintain Air Traffic Control ratings/ position certifications. 7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). GENERAL EXPERIENCE: All series personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level and must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. Experiences, education, or training that demonstrated the ability to follow directions and to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures and that otherwise demonstrates the ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience equivalent to at least GS-11 or 12, respectively. Experienced in a military or civilian air traffic facility. Experienced Air Traffic Controller leadership roles in multiple ATC facility-rated locations (control tower and radar). Experienced facility chief at low-density towers, radar or airspace information centers or served as a facility chief in tactical towers, GCA radars and AICs. Experienced in managing the administration work of an ATC facility. Formulated and coordinated letters of agreement, operations letters and facility memorandums. Prepared duty rosters and assigned duties to personnel. Knowledgeable in facility flight check requirements for navigational aids, radar and radio communications equipment. Experienced in the planning and organizing ATC activities for tower, GCA radar, airspace information centers and verified facility compliance with Army and FAA standards. Evaluated ATC operations and work performance. Reviewed and prepared reports. Coordinated ATC activities with other facilities. Prepared and updated situation maps. Prepared Standard Instrument Approach, En+route, and Departure Procedures (TERPS) for assigned facility/NAVAID. Knowledge is mandatory of ATC procedures and techniques; AO planning and programming; aircraft accident and incident reporting and investigation procedures; hazardous air traffic report procedures (HATR); NAS management utilization and planning principles; federal rule-making actions; environmental requirements which apply to AO management; ATC management of mobile assets and unit type code taskings for AO; AMPOS functions; AM functions; principles of meteorology; USAF airfield and airspace criteria; radio interference reporting procedures; flight inspection of navigational aids and AO facilities procedures; theater air control system functions and operations and combat airspace management; International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), FAA, and notice-to-airman (NOTAM) procedures; and radar, navigational aids, and communications maintenance structure and responsibilities. Experiences in managing the function of the work to be performed and experiences to include, managing, leading, and directing employees, assigning work and assessing employee performance. If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager. NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a. Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor. b. Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as, but not limited to, military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment. c. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. 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). d. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. e. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. f. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement. g. If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements.

Education

Contacts

• Address MS 248th ATCS 6225 M Street Meridian, MS 39307 US
• Name: Robert Brady
• Phone: 601-484-9727
• Email: [email protected]