AIR Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) with Security Clearance

Position: AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) with Security Clearance
Duties

SUMMARY:

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. DUTIES:
* 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. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
* 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.
* 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.
* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
* 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.
* Must complete all training requirements within facility prescribed time limits to obtain and maintain a full facility rating in facility of assignment.
* 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 flight
5. Qualifications CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONT):
* This position may be entitled to 5% premium pay as authorized by 5 USC 5546a (a)(1)
* 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).
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.

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…