About the Position: This position serves as Facility Chief, Air Traffic Control (ATC), which consists of an Airspace Information Center, with responsibility for the safety of aircraft operations within the airspace designated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It is responsible for planning, managing, directing, coordinating, and supervising the activities of ATC and providing liaison with FAA and other Army Air Traffic commands.

Duties

Direct administrative and technical work conducted by Air Traffic Control Specialists assigned to Bicycle Lake Army Airfield. Interpret Air Traffic Control policies, procedures, and practices emanating from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and military authorities to assist in resolving problems. Determine the need for and develop specialized air traffic and navigational procedures to meet local requirements, or to improve techniques and services, and recommend changes to standard procedures. Work as a scheduled controller in all positions within the Air Traffic Control, controlling arriving and departing aircraft by means of radar and two-way radio communications. Control aircraft conducting parachute operations, close air support missions using live ordnance and airmobile troop operations while ground units are conducting artillery live-fire exercises during training rotations. Observe air traffic control specialists, evaluate employee performance; identify training needs, implement disciplinary measures and advise on administrative matters. Conduct personnel management, interviewing applicants to fill positions, and recommend hiring, promotion or reassignments.

Requirements

• Employees hired for the first time (“originally hired”) into covered GS-2152 positions must not exceed the established Maximum Entry Age (MEA) at the time of appointment. The MEA for Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) is 36.
• An employee originally hired into a covered ATC position must be hired by the last day of the month he/she reaches age 36 unless a waiver from Department of Army is approved prior to appointment.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment Class IV flight physical prior to being placed into this position, unless currently occupying a GS-2152 "covered" 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.
• Must be willing and able to submit to and pass a pre-employment urinalysis drug screening and random testing thereafter.
• Must possess and then continue to maintain a valid Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate (FAA Form 7220-1).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Control Tower Operator's Certificate issued by an agency of the Federal government.
• Must be willing and able to support the Facility Training Program and be involved with one-on-one, on-the-job-training
• Must be willing to travel Temporary Duty Travel up to 10% of the time for the purpose of receiving/providing training instructions and/or other mission essential purposes AND travel via military and/or civilian air/ground transportation.
• Must be able to maintain necessary alertness, self-control, and emotional stability and be able to make rapid decisions and use precise judgment under emergency conditions
• Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, be subject to on call status and work overtime
• Must be willing and able to work outside normal duty hours to include nights, weekends and holidays

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)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes reviewing policies issued by relevant authorities to assist in solving specific problems, presenting information to pilots with direction before or during flights, responding rapidly to crisis situations, or leading a team of air traffic controller specialists. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the federal service (GS-10). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Managing Human ResourcesTechnical CompetenceTechnical Credibility 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). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Contacts

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