AIR Traffic Control Specialist; Terminal Security Clearance

Position: AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) with Security Clearance
Duties The primary purpose of this position is:
To provide air traffic control (ATC) services to military and civilian aircraft operating in a radar environment using instrument flight rules (IFR) and visual flight rules (VFR) providing for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic. To provide non-radar approach control services in allocated airspace, in the event of radar outages.
* Directs movement of aircraft in flight and on the ground as displayed on radar indicator or pilot reported
* Operates communication and display equipment and provides emergency assistance to aircraft
* Provides instruction and assistance to air traffic control personnel
* Maintains certification requirements. Upon obtaining position and facility certification, recurring training is required to maintain proficiency on current air traffic control requirements, and to ensure continued proficiency in each certified operating position. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:  
* This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
* Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
* Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
* Must possess current and valid FAA/ATC specialist certification and maintain same
* Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate Secret security clearance
* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
* Must complete all training requirements within facility prescribed time limits to obtain and maintain a full facility rating in facility of assignment
* This is a Key Position. Incumbents must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are unavailable
* This position is covered as an Air Traffic Controller under 5 USC 2109
* 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
* 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 OPM qualification standard for GS-2152
* At least 5 years ATC radar controller experience is highly desired
* At least 10 years of ATC experience and experience in the ATC career field within the last 3 years is highly desired
* The position may require the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions
* The incumbent must accomplish local limited weather observer certification requirements administered by base weather flights Qualifications CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (cont'd)
* This position may be entitled to 5% premium pay as authorized by 5

USC 5546a (a)(1)
* 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 rotating shifts and overtime. May be required to respond to short notice recall to support unscheduled emergency air traffic and/or contingencies/exercises to support the mission
* 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 is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions 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-10, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility…