Job opening: AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST
Salary: $119 502 - 155 357 per year
Published at: Jul 18 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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Duties
The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as the focal point for providing authoritative guidance to 9 AF AFCENT)'s TERPS program. As the 9 AF (AFCENT) Chief, Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) Program manager and the Command's office of primary responsibility for all TERPS issues and liaise with aviation authorities and operators at each of 9 AF (AFCENT) locations.
9 AF (AFCENT's) Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) Program Manager
Makes aeronautical decisions and sets policy on behalf of 9AF (AFCENT) based on a thorough knowledge of air traffic control information from US and foreign information sources
Represents 9 AF (AFCENT) with a variety of installation and functional area organizations
Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities as required
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- 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
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
- Must be able to obtain and continuously maintain appropriate Security Clearance
- This is a Staff Air Traffic Control Specialist position where the incumbent is not actively engaged in the separation and control of air traffic; as such, the physical requirements as set forth in 14 CFR Part 67 do not apply
- Must possess a valid FAA issued Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate
- This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions
Qualifications
This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve").
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), Air Traffic Control Series, 2152.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, 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. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations. Specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of laws, rules, regulations, and executive orders pertaining to the Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) Program; ability to interpret various requirements of oversight agencies and regulations governing various functions, programs, and processes that specify compliance requirements; expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods of air traffic control (ATC), instrument flight procedure (IFP) design and automation, and Department of Defense (DOD) operational and procedural requirements (nationally and internationally) for future development and evolution of programs.
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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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:
Expert knowledge of air traffic control rules and regulations and the application of the same.
Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures
Ability to plan, organize, lead others and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Expert knowledge of Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) design criteria, and the application and use of Global Procedure Design (GPD) software.
Expert knowledge of DoD, ICAO and FAA manuals, handbooks and regulations and other publications pertaining to flight information publications, air traffic control operations and airspace.
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.
Contacts
- Address Shaw AFB
504 Shaw Drive
Shaw AFB, SC 29152
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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