About the Position: This position is located at Ft. Rucker, Alabama, home of the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence. Fort Rucker is located in the "Wiregrass" area in Southeast Alabama, surrounded by Enterprise, Ozark and Daleville. The geography and climate are ideal for year round military training. Recreation activities are abundant in the immediate and surrounding areas for family and fun.

Duties

Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for air traffic services (ATS) training initiatives and provides advice and assistance to the Command and staff on air space research and development. Assists in the development of Air Traffic Control (ATC) policy and procedures applicable to organizations, facilities, and personnel throughout the Army, and reserve components. Provides technical assistance, advice, and guidance to team members to ensure that the training products developed meet the high and complex standards required for worldwide application. Coordinates with outside organizations in the development and implementation of future air traffic control evaluation and proficiency training requirements for terminals, centers programs. Evaluates knowledge of the flight and performance characteristics of aircraft, aircraft separation standards, and the skill and ability to keep air traffic properly separated on the runways and in the air. Develops a wide range of briefings and information papers for presentation at air traffic control forums and meetings concerning terminal and radar airspace training. Establishes policy and procedures, reviews proficiency or remedial training procedures, and develops facility training programs. Tracks the position qualification of trainees, reviews training allocated for rating and certification programs.

Requirements

• Must obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is designated a drug testing position.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 50% of the time.
• This position requires incumbent to perform mission that may include deployment to locations categorized as hostile environment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Control Tower Operator's Certificate or Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate.

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 Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People 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 EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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: One year of specialized experience which includes; providing technical interpretation of rules and regulatory requirements for civilian and military air traffic controllers; understanding of the laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing the movement of air traffic, training issues, programs, and requirements; developing training programs and providing guidance and technical assistance on operational training and program requirements for Air Traffic Controllers; and implementing plans related to air traffic control evaluation and proficiency training. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You MUST submit a copy of your Control Tower Operator's Certificate or Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. Note: This position does not meet the criteria for Special Retirement Coverage (SRC). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Planning and EvaluatingTechnical CompetenceTraining and Education AnalysisWritten Communication 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-12).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address SC-W6EGAA US ARMY AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Novosel, AL 36362 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk