U.S. Department of Defense
Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal)
U.S. Department of Defense, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. For more information follow this link: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol331.pdf
Duties
Initiates deviations to regulations and directives if deemed necessary in the interest of aviation safety.
Assures that any additional training needed is given to personnel assigned, makes checks on progress and gives assistance when problems are encountered in attaining required level of proficiency.
Controls the arriving and departing aircraft operating under VFR (Visual Flight Rules) and IFR by means of two-way radio communications.
Records pertinent data on the approach control flight strips to aid in determining clearances and instructions.
Controls aircraft conducting parachute operations, close air support missions utilizing live ordnance and airmobile troop operations, while simultaneously ground units are conducting artillery live-fire exercises.
Requirements
This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Class IV Aviation Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
Applicants must be able to meet and maintain personal physical fitness/medical qualification standards in accordance with AR 40-501 and AR 40-8 pertaining air traffic control.
Requires an Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) or Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service (AVO) and Control Tower Operator (CTO) certification from an approved DoD or FAA air traffic control school. (Note: Attach certifications for verification.)
Air traffic control specialists must possess or obtain, within uniformly applicable time limits (198 days in accordance with AR 95-2), the facility ratings required for full performance at the facility where the position is located.
Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management’s General Schedule Supervisory Guide. A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
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About the Position This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. For more information follow this link: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol331.pdf
Duties
Initiates deviations to regulations and directives if deemed necessary in the interest of aviation safety.
Assures that any additional training needed is given to personnel assigned, makes checks on progress and gives assistance when problems are encountered in attaining required level of proficiency.
Controls the arriving and departing aircraft operating under VFR (Visual Flight Rules) and IFR by means of two-way radio communications.
Records pertinent data on the approach control flight strips to aid in determining clearances and instructions.
Controls aircraft conducting parachute operations, close air support missions utilizing live ordnance and airmobile troop operations, while simultaneously ground units are conducting artillery live-fire exercises.
Requirements
This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Class IV Aviation Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
Applicants must be able to meet and maintain personal physical fitness/medical qualification standards in accordance with AR 40-501 and AR 40-8 pertaining air traffic control.
Requires an Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) or Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service (AVO) and Control Tower Operator (CTO) certification from an approved DoD or FAA air traffic control school. (Note: Attach certifications for verification.)
Air traffic control specialists must possess or obtain, within uniformly applicable time limits (198 days in accordance with AR 95-2), the facility ratings required for full performance at the facility where the position is located.
Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management’s General Schedule Supervisory Guide. A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
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