AIR Traffic Control Specialist; Terminal Security Clearance

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

SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is:
To provide visual flight rules (VFR) air traffic control services to aircraft operating in the vicinity of an airport or on the controlled movement area of the airfield, providing for the safe, orderly, and expeditious air traffic flow. DUTIES:
* Controls military and civilian aircraft under visual flight rules (VFR) in a control tower environment.
* Observes and reports airport advisories, critical weather information, and equipment outages.
* 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
* Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
* 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 valid air traffic controller certification and obtain/maintain currency of the same.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.
* 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.
* 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.
* Must complete all training requirements within locally prescribed time limits to obtain and maintain a full facility rating in facility of assignment.
* 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 tower 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 flight. Qualifications CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONT):
* This is a Temporary position NTE 24

MOS. The individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition. Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position using " Reinstatement " eligibility and if selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.
* 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).
* 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.
* Key Position - the duties of this position meets 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 CAN NOT 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.
* The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are:
The incumbent of this position must have the ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time while controlling aircraft in a Tower facility. The incumbent of this position may be required to climb several flights of stairs to reach the Control Tower Cab.

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