AIR Traffic Control Specialist; Terminal) Security Clearance

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

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).
* 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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* 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.
* This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
* Must complete all training requirements within facility prescribed time limits to obtain and maintain a full facility rating in facility of assignment.
* 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.
* 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.
* The position may require the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions.
* 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. 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).
* This position is designated by the USAF as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. The employee is subject to random drug testing. As a mandatory requirement for employment in the TDP, the incumbent is to refrain from use of illegal drugs and, if requested, must submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.

* 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: OoOO 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,")
* The incumbent must accomplish local limited weather observer certification requirements administered by base weather flights. Use this entry and additional entries as needed Key, Emergency Essential, Mission Essential, and any other required statements as applicable. See Notes to Users.

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, 2152 Series. 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…