AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL)

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONT): This position is covered as an Air Traffic Controller under 5 USC 2109.

This position is subject to the special retirement provisions for Air Traffic Controllers under CSRS and FERS (5 USC 3382, Involuntary Separation for Retirement; 5 USC 8335(a) and 8425(a), Mandatory Separation; 5 USC 8336(e) and 8412(e), Immediate Retirement; 5 USC 8339(e) and 8415(d), Computation of annuity).

This position has been locally, or command designated as Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions, IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.

Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release.

The duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively.

This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a member of the Ready Reserve.

(IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,") 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.

May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty, i.e., Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, etc. May be required to work rotating shifts and overtime.

Work demands may not allow for regularly scheduled breaks or meal periods. Supervisors may authorize an on-the-job lunch period of 20 minutes or less spent at or near their workstations.

May be required to respond to short notice recall to support unscheduled emergency air traffic and/or contingencies/exercises to support the mission.

The incumbent of this position must have the ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time while controlling aircraft in a dimly lit IFR room or a Control Tower facility.

The incumbent of this position may be required to climb up to 20 flights of stairs ( 120 feet) to reach the Control Tower Cab.

The incumbent must have the ability to meet and maintain on a continuing basis, the physical, mental, and medical standards for ATC duties as specified by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualification standard for GS-2152.

Must meet and maintain applicable FAA medical standards necessary to perform ATC duties.

Must complete all training requirements within facility prescribed time limits to obtain and maintain full facility certification in all ATC facilities.

Thereafter, recurring training is required to maintain proficiency on the most current air traffic control requirements.

This proficiency may be in the form of examinations which may be written, verbal, or require operational demonstration in live or simulated air traffic environments.

Full facility certification includes ATCS rating in GCA; CTO rating in Tower; completion of the Watch Supervisor (WS) Qualification Training Package (QTP), within the period of time proscribed by the Air Traffic Manager, to perform CIC duties; and, completion of the Trainer QTP, within 45 days, to perform OJT instructor duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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.

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. QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUED IN EDUCATION SECTION. Major Duties:

SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is: To provide air traffic control (ATC) services to military and civilian aircraft operating in a terminal radar environment using instrument flight rules (IFR), visual flight rules (VFR), and special VFR (SVFR); to provide terminal non-radar approach control services in allocated airspace in the event of radar outages; and, to provide VFR and SVFR ATC services to aircraft operating in the vicinity of March Air Reserve Base (MARB) or within the Controlled Movement Area (CMA) of the airfield providing for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic.

DUTIES: Performs duties as Ground Controlled Approach (GCA) Radar Controller. Performs duties as Tower Controller.

Performs and serves as Controller-in-Charge (CIC) when no official supervisory personnel are available. Performs on-the-job training (OJT) for developmental controllers.

Performs other duties as assigned.