Hybrid Air Traffic Control Specialist (TERMINAL) presso Department of the Army

Not Required

Duties

Speak clearly and at an appropriate rate of speed while providing instructions to pilots and/or Controllers.,Provide instructions and guidance to aircraft to ensure safe, expeditious flow of traffic. This can include separation, speed, altitude, weather, vectors, etc.,Coordinate with other ATC Facilities and Aircraft for the Arrival, Departure, in flight status of Aircraft.,Use RADAR equipment to provide guidance to Aircraft, ensure the proper operation of equipment.,Provide timely instructions and/or assistance for aircraft during emergencies, or equipment malfunctions.

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; 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 GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes: Working as an Air Traffic Controller in a Radar Approach Control facility 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; Directing and coordinating the radar control of aircraft in assigned airspace and performing radar air traffic control duties in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules, regulations and radar procedures governing the movement of air traffic; and proficiency in the operation of Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) or similar radar processing ATC equipment and Flight Data Input/Output (FDIO) equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Specialized Experience GS-13: One year of specialized experience which includes: Independently working as an Air Traffic Controller in a Radar Approach Control facility 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; Directing and coordinating the radar control of aircraft in assigned airspace and performing radar air traffic control duties in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules, regulations and radar procedures governing the movement of air traffic; and proficiency in the operation of Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) or similar radar processing ATC equipment and Flight Data Input/Output (FDIO) equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS12). 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-11 / 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.

Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Aviation Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This is a TERM position NTE 13 months. TERM appointments may be extended beyond of 6 years, up to 8 years with DoD approval. Position maybe made permanent without competition.