Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL), Position Description Number T7070000 and is part of the WY Army Aviation Support Facility, Wyoming Army National Guard.
This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is not required.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Refer to applicable Areas of Consideration below for hiring consideration.
Duties
This position is located in an Army National Guard (ARNG) Air Traffic Control Tower, located at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming. The primary purpose of this position is to provide tower Air Traffic Control (ATC) services to military and civilian aircraft operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR). Incumbent also functions as an ATC Specialist/ATC Training Specialist with responsibility for guiding and training for Air Traffic Controller trainees. This position works at a non-radar approach control terminal which provides (without the use of radar) approach and departure control services to aircraft operating under instrument flight rules. In addition to handling aircraft operating under visual flight rules, this type of terminal also provides (without the use of radar) approach and departure control services to aircraft operating under instrument flight rules. This type of terminal is located at airports with user categories similar to non-approach control airports. In addition to providing air traffic control for the airport at which the tower is located, this type of terminal frequently controls traffic operating to and from one or more adjacent non-approach control airports.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
U.S. Citizenship Required.
May require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance.
Subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
Paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT).
May be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
Veterans' Preference may apply (if applicable) to this advertisement.
Submit legible copies of Control Tower Operator (CTO) or FAA AVO certificate.
Submit DD Form 2992, Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operational Duty (e.g., Civilian Class II Certification) or equivalent.
Must meet and maintain on a continuing basis, the physical and mental qualification standards established for Air Traffic Control duty.
Must meet and maintain on a continuing basis, the physical and mental qualification standards established by the FAA, US Army, and NGB for Air Traffic Control duty.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, if eligible. Subject to funding and approval.
PCS is not authorized in lieu of Incentives.
Indefinite position may convert to Permanent if funding/position is available
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; and 5 USC 8339(e) and 8415(d), Computation of Annuity, unless a waiver is approved.
Meets the definition for premium pay as stated in 5 USC 5546a(a)1. It also meets US OPM definition for Special Rate Table Number 0566 (non-radar approach control duties).
Mission Essential: May be required to remain on duty or report for duty during contingency operations or other emergency situations. Commensurate with mission requirements, can be required to work overtime and other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Drug Screening designated position. Personnel must pass drug screening prior to hiring and will be subject to periodic and random drug testing, thereafter, in accordance with AR600-85 and Department of Defense Directive 2010.9.
Annual Class IV Physical: This position requires a pre-employment physical, and annually thereafter.
Qualifications
AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
Primary consideration will be made from Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4. If referrals are not made from the target category, subsequent referrals may next be made from Area 7 (if eligible).
Area 1: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming Army National Guard T5's employed within Guernsey Airfield.
Area 2: All permanent and indefinite WYNG Title 5 and T32 DST employed with the Wyoming Air/Army National Guard.
Area 3: All Current Federal employees within the Competitive and Excepted Service, and Competitive Service Reinstatement Eligible employees. Former NG T32 Dual Status employees receiving an Honorable or a General Discharge under Honorable Conditions are eligible for reinstatement provided they have been separated for at least one year before applying for reinstatement and received a rating of record of their most recent permanent position of a least fully successful (or equivalent).
Area 4: All currently assigned Active Guard/Reserve (AGR), and M-Day/Drill Status Guard (DSG) members of the Wyoming Air/Army NG. Currently serving and former NG Drill Status and M-Day soldiers and airmen are provided preference eligibility to compete for NG T5 positions.
* Veterans' Preference Rules are mandated by law and some applicants may receive priority consideration before other applicants without veterans' preference.
* Area 7: U.S. Citizens
Upon acceptance to this position, if selected candidate is a competitive employee, they will convert to Excepted Service and be required to sign a memorandum IAW 5 CFR 302.102. Acceptance of the proposed appointment will take the employee out of the competitive service while s/he occupies the position.
TITLE 5 POSITION INFORMATION:
Type of Appointment: Temporary Indefinite
Tenure: Group 3
Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Para/Line: 402A/030
Selecting Official: Mr. Erik Wacker
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
TIME-IN-GRADE: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.
If you are a current non-temporary GS employee applying for a higher grade than the grade you currently hold, provide an SF-50 that shows the required lower grade was held for at least one year. Some SF-50s effective within the last 52 weeks will not demonstrate the required lower grade was held for at least one year (e.g., General Adjustment SF-50 from this year). In many cases, we may need to see two (2) SF-50s to determine time-in-grade and eligibility for promotion. If you are a DoD employee, you may obtain copies of your SF-50(s) from MyBiz (https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/)
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience which prepared you to work in this position. Specialized experience is defined as:
Experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the level of work of the specialization for which application is made. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations. Issuing control instructions and advice to pilots in the vicinity of airports to assure proper separation of aircraft and to expedite their safe and efficient movement as prescribed in Federal Aviation Administration Order (FAAO) 7110.65.
NOTE: ATC Certifications, Specialized Experience, and responses to questionnaire will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. Applicants must provide from (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
This specialization also requires:
Ability to act decisively under stressful situations and to maintain alertness over sustained periods of pressure.
Skill to coordinate plans and actions with pilots and other controllers; and
Judgment to select and take the safest and most effective course of action from among several available choices.
CERTIFICATE AND RATING REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess and provide valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate, Control Tower Operator, or FAA AOV certificate(s). These certificates require demonstrating knowledge of basic meteorology, basic air navigation, standard air traffic control and communications procedures, the types and uses of air navigation aids, and regulations governing air traffic.
Facility ratings require demonstration of a knowledge of the kind and location of radio aids to air navigation, the terrain, the landmarks, the communications systems and circuits, and the procedures peculiar to the area covered by the facility.
Must submit copy of Control Tower Operator (CTO) or FAA AVO certificates with application.
Must submit DD Form 2992, Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operational Duty, Army Class VI Flight Physical (e.g., Civilian Class II Certification) or equivalent with application.
DRIVER'S LICENSE:
Must possess a valid driver's license.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/25/2024.
Education
High school or general equivalent degree is mandatory. An undergraduate academic specialization in a technical discipline with courses in administration and management is desirable. Must be a graduate of a formal DoD/Department of Transportation (DOT) Basic Air Traffic Control course. (Must include a legible copy of either CTO, FAA AOV, or pink card with application.)
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this advertisement. If minimally qualified, resume and supporting documentation will be compared to responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
NUMERIC CATEGORY
Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be placed in a numeric group based upon ranking factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors as reflected in their application package. The quality categories are:
a. Highly Qualified: To be highly qualified, an applicant substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and are fully competent to effectively perform all the job requirements in the position almost immediately with minimum training or orientation.
b. Well-Qualified: To be well qualified, an applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in most, but not all, of the requirements of the position. May require some training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.
c. Qualified: To be qualified, an applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in some, but not all, of the position's requirements. Will require extensive training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
- Facilities
- Incident Management
- Oral Communication
- Technical Competence
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position.
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job-related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume - Required
* Full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached
* A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy
* Show actual begin and end dates (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted.
* List all pertinent civilian and military experiences.
* Describe duties (work experience) in your own words. Do not submit copies or official position descriptions.
Although there is no limit on the number of pages your resume may contain, hiring managers will not review experience on the document beyond the first 5 pages. Recommend uploading a resume of 5 pages or less in PDF format. You may apply with other resume formats, but system conversion issues can expand the document beyond intended length.
2. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if applicable:Current or former non-temporary federal employees within the previous 52 weeks must submit an SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, tenure, and appointment type.
3. Performance Appraisals: Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable.
4. Transcripts and/or Certifications (if applicable to the position being hired).
5. Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate, Control Tower Operator Certificate, and/or FAA AOV Credential - Required
* Include legible copies of certificates.
6. DD Form 2992, Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operational Duty (e.g., Civilian Class II Certification) or equivalent with application - Required
7. Cover Letter - Optional
8. *** IF CLAIMING VETERANS' PREFERENCE - Refer to the How to Apply section for more information
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12428933
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
*** IF CLAIMING VETERANS' PREFERENCE
ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active-duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active-duty member applies for a position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active-duty members applying for a position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
· Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
· Branch of Armed Forces
· Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s))
· Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
· Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
· Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e., separation or retirement)
· Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge.
· Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLES:
Provide supporting documentation for all Veterans' Preference claims e.g., DD 214, SF-15, VA Disability Ratings, etc. (if applicable)
Applicant MUST submit appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in loss of veteran's preference.
Legible copy of DD-214, Member-4, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.
Obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA Call Center or online.
NOTE: Prior to appointment, agency will require veteran to provide a copy of the DD-214.
a. CPS - 10-Point 30 Percent Compensable Disability Preference based on a service-connected disability of 30% or more.
b. CP - 10-Point Compensable Disability Preference based on a service-connected disability of 10% or more, but less than 30%.
c. XP - 10-Point Disability Preference; granted to recipients of the Purple Heart, persons with a non-compensable service-connected disability (less than 10%).
d. XP - 10-Point Derived Preference; granted to widow/widower or mother of a deceased veteran, or spouse or mother of a disabled veteran.
e. TP - 5-point preference.
f. SSP - 0-point Preference
If claiming 10-point preference, submit a Standard Form (SF-15) "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference." (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf)
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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