AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER I

Full Job Description

The Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has four major operational divisions: Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize state and federal resources to provide our communities, state, and nation with a ready military force for national defense and State emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado veterans.

DMVA offers a comprehensive benefits program to its State work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life, disability plans, flexible spending accounts, and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering compressed work weeks, on-site fitness facilities, free parking, and a variety of training opportunities.

Requirements

This position is part of our Air National Guard division and is located on Buckley Air Force Base. This position will start at the mid-level until all military air base certifications are obtained that will allow progression to the fully operational level to include a slight pay increase at that time. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• ensuring standards and procedures are adhered to in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard directives, and local directives and regulations;
• assuming responsibility for air traffic control services during scheduled shift;
• performing separation, control, and sequencing of aircraft within the Class DELTA and ECHO airspace;
• continuously assessing the operating condition and status of tower equipment, logging and tracking all maintenance, utilizing back-up and alternate equipment during primary equipment outages, and approve equipment operability prior to bringing equipment back in service;
• utilizing the tower radar display to aid in visually locating aircraft or determining their special relationship to known geographical points, providing traffic advisories, assisting with landing sequence, and providing surveillance of Class DELTA airspace;
• planning and directing tasks performed by subordinates during shift;
• providing emergency assistance to aircraft in distress;
• activating the primary crash phone for local emergencies and relaying aircraft emergency information to emergency response teams; and
• monitoring, relaying, and recording on Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) weather observations, forecasts, and advisories in accordance with the National Weather Service and facility directives.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification from an air traffic control facility where previous or current rating was/is held (please attach a copy of certificate to your on-line application to be considered).
• Must possess or be able to obtain a FAA Form 8500-9, Class II Medical Certificate and drug test, or military equivalent, conducted at pre-employment and on a continuous basis thereafter.
• Must be able to gain a certification for air-traffic-controller on a military base within six months of employment.

• Must have controlled “air traffic” within the past three years. (Make certain this is clearly notated on your application)

• Must have two years Controller-in-Charge experience. (Make certain this is clearly notated on your application)

• May be required to obtain a secret security clearance.
• Must be willing to submit to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Employment is conditional upon passing a military background check and obtaining a national security clearance within six months of employment.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts.

• Previous experience controlling military aircraft and fighter aircraft to include high performance jet traffic.
• Working knowledge of the Airfield Automation System (AFAS) up to and including Administrator training, etc.

Application Requirements:
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete and accurate on-line application form.
All applicants must attach an Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification to their applications in order to be considered.

Additional Information

Appeal Rights:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative.

This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Diversity:

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

The State of Colorado and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Accommodations:

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at 720-250-1538.