Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. 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

Duties

Perform radar approach control duties in all radar and non-radar positions. Utilize more than (20) instrument approach procedures and numerous specialized vectors and procedures to sequence/ separate airborne aircraft into/out of the terminal area. Operate radar and communications equipment to assure proper alignment, usability, and satisfactory status for control of air traffic. Responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of aircraft traffic in the Robert Gray Tower area of responsibility, Airport Traffic Area. Serves as a flight following controller in Cavazos Radio. Duties include flight following, staff advisories, weather warnings, range information, and safety advisories.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program.
• 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.
• Incumbent must maintain personal physical fitness in accordance with AR 40-501.
• Incumbent is subject to 24/7 rotating shifts.
• Incumbent must certify in facilities of assignment within the time limits specified in AR 95-2.
• Mission Essential position: Incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations and may be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends.
• Incumbent must maintain a functioning telephone at their residence to aid in contact during recall/emergency situations.
• This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by human resources within 30 calendar days after the Entrance on Duty (i.e., start date).
• Selectees inability to successfully pass or refusal to conduct the drug test may result in the job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process or being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
• You may be required to sign a Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this 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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) EmployeeCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementUnited States Citizen Applying to a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Position In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 to Qualify for the GS-11: 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 second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Specialized Experience to Qualify for the GS-12: 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 second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Certifications: In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must possess and continue to maintain a valid Control Tower Operator Certificate or FAA/DOD Credentialing and a valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate or FAA/DOD Approach Control credentialing. (Note: In order to receive consideration for this position you MUST submit a copy of your Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) and Control Tower Operator certification.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: FacilitiesOral CommunicationPartneringTechnical 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-10 for the GS-11 position and GS-11 for the GS-12 position).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address EF-APF-W0VCAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT CAVAZOS HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Cavazos, TX 76544 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk