Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce. SRC Coverage: This position is a Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. For more information follow this link: https://acpol2.army.mil/chra_dodea/ATC_SRC.pdf

Duties

Perform radar approach control duties in all radar and non-radar positions. Utilize more than (20) instrument approach procedures and numerous specialized vectors and procedures to sequence/ separate airborne aircraft into/out of the terminal area. Operate radar and communications equipment to assure proper alignment, usability, and satisfactory status for control of air traffic. Responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of aircraft traffic in the Robert Gray Tower area of responsibility, Airport Traffic Area. Serve as a flight following controller in Cavazos Radio. Duties include flight following, staff advisories, weather warnings, range information, and safety advisories.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment Class IV flight physical prior to being placed into this position.
• This position is subject to periodic (e.g. annual) medical examinations following appointment to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position.
• Must maintain personal physical fitness in accordance with AR 40-501.
• This position is subject to 24/7 rotating shifts.
• Must certify in facilities of assignment within the time limits specified in AR 95-2.
• Mission Essential position: Incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations and may be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends.
• Must maintain a functioning telephone at their residence to aid in contact during recall/emergency situations.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Specialized Experience to Qualify for the GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes making weather observations used to control air traffic; making determinations involving the order of departures and arrivals of aircraft in a terminal and/or establishing and maintaining radio or visual contact with aircraft. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Specialized Experience to Qualify for the GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes directing the movement of aircraft in flight and on runways/taxiway; controlling takeoff and landing of a variety of military and/or civilian aircraft utilizing a radar approach control facility. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Certifications: In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must possess and continue to maintain a valid Control Tower Operator Certificate or FAA/DOD Credentialing and a valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate or FAA/DOD Approach Control credentialing. (Note: In order to receive consideration for this position you MUST submit a copy of your Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) and Control Tower Operator certification.)

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address FU-W0VCAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT CAVAZOS DO NOT MAIL Fort Cavazos, TX 76544 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk