About the Position: his position conducts enroute air traffic control duties and advisory instructions for Fort Irwin Restricted Areas R2502 North, R2502 East R2502 Alpha, Bicycle Lake Army Airfield, Goldstone Airstrip, and Freedom Field Landing Site. The position works on a rotating eight-hour shift, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, in Desert Radio Airspace Information Center, integrating nonparticipating live fire activities, airborne and close air support operations.

Duties

Provide control and separation of air traffic for National Training Center and Fort Irwin Restricted Areas (R-2502N/E/A). Issue FAA assigned transponder codes for tracking aircraft, issues altitude and direction to be flown as necessary to integrate aircraft into areas ground units are firing through. Assist pilots planning flights and file flight plans and maintain, verify and post Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs). Act as Shift Leader (SL) or Controller in Charge (CIC) on a rotating basis.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• If you are an applicant not currently occupying a GS-2152 covered position, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment Class IV flight physical prior to being placed into this position.
• Must be able to maintain personal physical fitness in accordance with AR 40-501.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This position is subject to periodic and random urinalysis drug testing.
• This position will support the Facility Training Program and be involved with one-on-one, on-the-job-training.
• Temporary Duty travel (TDY) away from primary duty station may be required (up to 10% of the time).
• Incumbent may be required to work overtime to complete the mission.

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)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Modification of Term AppointmentsNon-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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. Certificate Requirement: The certification requirement for this position is to have an FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate (FAA Form 7220-1). Specialized Experience: Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service which includes the following. Provide control and separation of air traffic also controls the arriving and departing aircraft by means of radar and two-way radio communications. Issue FAA assigned transponder codes for tracking aircraft, issues altitude and direction to be flown as necessary to keep aircraft in designated areas. Assist pilots planning flights and filing flight plans. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailDecisivenessPlanning and EvaluatingTechnical 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-09).

Education

Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address SC-W6DJAA USA FORSCOM NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER DO NOT MAIL Fort Irwin, CA 92310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]