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Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as Airspace Manager in support of Luke AFB, and advisor to unit commanders on a variety of airspace and encroachment issues. Anticipates, plans and directly supports Commander, 56 Fighter Wing (FW) and Commander, 944 Fighter Wing on all matters pertaining to requirements, justification, acquisition and utilization of all special use airspace. DOD, 56 FW Commander's liaison to 8 Native American Nations (Nations) on all airspace issues that may impact their lands, customs, courtesies, and people Anticipates, plans and directly supports 56 FW/CC, 355 WG/CC, 162 FW/CC and other DOD unit commanders on matters pertaining to Air Force and Higher Headquarters requirements, justification and utilization of SUA required to support DOD missions on the Barry M Goldwater Range (BMGR) Represents the 56 Fighter Wing Commander and the Barry M Goldwater Range Director as the senior executive airspace expert and technical representative on all aviation and airspace issues as a core member of the Major Range Test Facility Base (MRTFB), Range Commander Council (RCC) Senior Airspace Executive on the 56 Fighter Wing Encroachment Team, as the lead expert on aviation and airspace issues being impacted by encroachment at Luke AFB and Aux 1

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Position supervises two subordinate positions
• Temporary duty is required with travel by military and or commercial aircraft or any other mode of transportation determined to be advantageous to the government

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, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the 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. Specialized experience includes knowledge to apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficient and effectiveness of Luke AFB airspace; knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOD and Air Force policies, regulations, pertinent laws and precedents that impact, affect the usage of special use airspace; ability to plan, schedule and conduct work operations and recommend ways to improve the special use airspace. 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: Knowledge to apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficient and effectiveness of Luke Air Force Base airspace Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DoD and Air Force policies, regulations, pertinent laws and precedents that impact, affect the usage of special use airspace Ability to plan, schedule, and conduct work operations and recommend ways to improve the special use airspace Knowledge of conventional fact-finding or investigative techniques and skill in developing review and analyzing and evaluation facts relative to unsatisfactory conditions or trends and preparing documentary report findings Ability to communicate orally and in writing Knowledge and skill to provide staff advisory, planning and reviewing services and make recommendations on issues and problems concerning Luke AFB air traffic and special use airspace 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)).NOTE: ATCs have a mandatory separation age of 56. This position is covered as an Air Traffic Controller under 5 USC 2109. This position is subject to the special retirement provisions for Air Traffic Controllers under CSRS and FERS (5 USC 3382, Involuntary Separation for Retirement; 5 USC 8335(a) and 8425(a), Mandatory Separation; 5 USC 8336(e), Immediate Retirement; 5 USC 8339(3) and 8415(d), Computation of annuity, and 8412(e). 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. REQUIREMENTS: Air traffic control specialists in all specializations must possess or obtain, within uniformly applicable time limits, the facility ratings required for full performance at the facility where the position is located. Applicants must possess or obtain a valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate and/or Control Tower Operator Certificate, if appropriate. These certificates require demonstrating knowledge of basic meteorology, basic air navigation, standard air traffic control and communications procedures, the types and uses of air navigation aids, and regulations governing air traffic. Medical Requirements: In general, air traffic control specialist applicants and employees must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of these positions without risk to themselves or others. The provision of sufficient information about physical capacity for employment requires that before appointment, applicants undergo appropriate pre-employment physical/medical evaluations. 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 Luke AFB 7383 N Litchfield Road Luke AFB, AZ 85309 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]