Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) (Standing Register)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for an Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) (Standing Register), Position Description Number D1799000 and is part of the WY 243d Combat Airfield Operations Squadron, Wyoming Air National Guard. This is a Title 32 Excepted Service Dual Status Technician position. Military affiliation is required.

What you will do

• This position is located in the Wyoming Air National Guard (153 ANG), 153d Airlift Wing, 243d Combat Airfield Operations Squadron (243 CAOS).
• The primary purpose of this position is to provide tower, radar, and non-radar air traffic control (ATC) services to military and civilian aircraft operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR), or Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
• Provides terminal ATC services to aircraft operating from primary and/or secondary airports within delegated airspace.
• Performs air traffic control duties in the terminal control tower or radar facility.
• Directs movement of aircraft in flight and on the ground by utilizing pilot and controller reports, visual observation and/or tower and radar facility radar displays, or a combination of methods and in close coordination with other controllers.
• Under restrictive time and space limitations, formulates and issues ATC clearances and instructions to provide for the required separation and/or sequencing of all IFR, SVFR, VFR traffic within delegated airspace.
• Adjust flight paths, assigns arrival and departure routes to various types of aircraft, arrival and departure runways, adjusts speed and issues altitude assignments to accompany multiple types and performance levels of civilian and military aircraft to affect separation and expeditious traffic flow as prescribed in FAAO 7110.65.
• Manages and directs controller actions and functions in Tower and Radar facilities as the primary watch supervisor and/or senior controller.
• (1) Performs air traffic control duties in the control tower and radar facility.
• Directs movement of aircraft in flight and on the ground by utilizing pilot and controller reports, visual observation, and/or tower and radar facility radar displays, or a combination of methods and in close coordination with other controllers.
• (2) Provides assistance to both experienced professional and inexperienced student pilots within the airspace and ensures expeditious traffic flows are maintained.
• (3) Operates, trains, and provides preventative maintenance on a host of automated communications and display hardware and software systems that are integral and vital to the operation of the air traffic control facility.
• (4) Provides direction to all controllers in the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air and ground aircraft and vehicle traffic.
• (5) Conducts and directs aircraft mishap and hazardous air traffic systems reporting. ** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **

Requirements

• Must submit vMPF rip, DVR, STP, ERS, MBS, PDR, or DD-214.
• Must submit DD Form 2992, Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operational Duty (e.g., Civilian Class II Certification) or equivalent.
• Must submit Air Traffic Control/Weather Certification and Rating Record (e.g., AF Form 3622 or equivalent), or FAA license of current ATC certifications.
• Must submit valid ATC and/or CTO certificates with application.
• Must become a member of the Wyoming Air National Guard before appt.
• Contact *** about career opportunities with the Wyoming Air National Guard.
• May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: Technicians are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT).
• Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses.
• Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these military incentives.
• Questions regarding these bonuses/incentives, contact *** for assistance.
• Acceptance of a permanent or indefinite position will cause termination from the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) and TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS).
• Relocation expenses will not be paid by the Government.
• Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a technician.
• Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709(f).
• Be facility-rated in all assigned facilities and maintain proficiency.
• Meet and maintain on a continuing basis, the physical and mental qualification standards established by the USAF or ANG for Air Traffic Control duty.
• Irregular and overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• May be assigned additional ATC related duties.
• Must exercise a high level of judgment and discretion, demonstrate verbal and written skills, and ability to meet and deal with high-ranking military and civilian personnel.
• Possess ability to make rapid and precise judgments in real-time work situations, be able to remain calm under conditions that are stressful, and to coordinate at times many different processes at once, while adjusting rapidly to changes in the traffic pattern and tempo of work activities.

Education

High school or general equivalent degree is mandatory. An undergraduate academic specialization in a technical discipline with courses in administration and management is desirable.

Must be a graduate of a formal DoD/Department of Transportation (DOT) Basic Air Traffic Control course.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. Eligible candidates may be forwarded to the hiring manager to conduct a Panel Review prior to the HR issuing the Certificate of Eligibles.

The purpose of the Panel Review is for Subject Matter Experts an opportunity to review eligible candidates to determine who should move forward to the interview process based on the candidates' received application materials and qualifications. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Technical Competence Technical Credibility Training and Employee Development IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.

WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to reflect your abilities more accurately, or you may lose consideration for this position.

If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job-related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills, and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Resume - Required * Resume length limited to two-pages or less. * Full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached * A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy * Show actual begin and end dates (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted. * List all pertinent civilian and military experiences. * Describe duties (work experience) in your own words.
• Do not submit copies or official position descriptions.
• Current DD Form 2992 (or civilian Class II equivalent), Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operational Duty - Required; or able to obtain as a condition of employment.
• Air Traffic Control/Weather Certification and Rating Record (AF Form 3622 or equivalent), or FAA license(s) of current Air Traffic Control certifications - Required Must show proof of having worked Air Traffic Control within the past 52 weeks.
• ATC credentials must show possession of radar and tower experience.
• FAA/DoD Issued Air Traffic Control/Control Tower Operator Certificate - Required 5.
• Service Branch Personnel Record - Required Air Force: virtual Military Personnel Flight Rip (vMPF Rip) Army: Soldier Talent Profile (STP) or Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) US Navy: Personnel Data Record or Electronic Service Record (PDR/ERS) or equivalent record US Marines: Master Brief Sheet (MBS) or equivalent record US Coast Guard: Personnel Data Record (PDR) or equivalent record Prior Service Members: Submit DD Form 214, Service 2 or Member 4 copy.
• Performance/Evaluation Reports - Optional 7.
• College Transcripts/Certificates (if applicable to position) - Optional 8.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered, or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***) Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the Wyoming National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line via ***

The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs. The Wyoming National Guard works a compressed schedule to include 5 days on, 2 days off, followed by 4 days on and three days off. Need a Copy of Your Prior SF-50 / Federal Records?

Former federal employees separated for at least 30 calendar days can access and download their electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) records through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Document Request Service (DRS) at *** Access Requirements: You must sign in using Login.gov.

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Current federal employees with active eOPF access, third parties, and the general public are not eligible to use this service. Archived / Non-eOPF Records: If your records pre-date electronic conversion or are not available in eOPF, submit a request to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) at ***