Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist
Job Location:
Scott Air Force Base, IL - USA
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Job Summary
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SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Deputy Chief Airfield Operations and Weather Division in the Directorate of Operations at a major command (MAJCOM) sharing with the Division Chief the full scope of responsibility for directing the activities of the Division and in the chiefs absence possesses the same authority and prerogatives.
DUTIES:
- Works with the Division Chief in planning organizing and overseeing the activities of the Division.
- Participates with the Division Chief in the exercise of supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
- Serves as the command focal point for airfield operations management and weather subject matter.
- Analyzes national communications/information technology affecting airfield operations management ATC AM RAWS TERPS. Airfield suitability military special activity airspace sUAS and weather procedures and recommend systems that will interface with existing domestic and international systems/networks.
- Provides direction and execution in the functional areas of airfield operations management ATC AM RAWS TERPS airfield suitability sUAS and weather support to the Air Force Inspection System (AFIS) by exercising responsibility for the evaluation of airfield operations management ATC AM RAWS TERPS military special activity airspace airfield suitability sUAS and weather systems at bases visited; performing pre-analysis surveys; and directing team members to include FAA designated representatives.
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see
- 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: 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
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences meetings or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
- This position is Centrally Managed in the Operations career field.
- Must hold or have held an FAA Air Traffic Control certificate
- This is a Supervisory Position. A 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.
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 Air Traffic Control Series 2152.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONT):
- 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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include- 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 for which application is made. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws rules and regulations. Examples of specialized experience include issuing control instructions and advice to pilots in the vicinity of airports to assure proper separation of aircraft and to expedite their safe and efficient movement. This specialization also requires: ability to act decisively under stressful situations and to maintain alertness over sustained periods of pressure; skill to coordinate plans and actions with pilots and other controllers; and judgment to select and take the safest and most effective course of action from among several available choices.
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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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:
- Mastery knowledge of the policies principles concepts guidance procedures techniques and methodologies pertaining to airfield operations management ATC AM TERPS RAWS and weather.
- Knowledge of the mission roles functions organizational structures and operation of DOD and Air Force organizations to provide command level staff guidance for airfield operations management ATC AM TERPS RAWS sUAS systems and weather.
- Ability to plan organize and direct the functions and supervise mentor motivate and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
- Ability to analyze plan and adjust work operations of subordinate organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing clearly concisely and with technical accuracy.
- Incumbent must hold or have held an FAA Air Traffic Control certificate.
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.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants if determined well qualified and selected will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4 select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Required Experience:
Manager
