Duties
***THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POISITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP***
The purpose of this position is to provide, on a rotation basis, tower and radar control services to military and civilian aircraft operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or Visual Flight Rules (VFR). Provides terminal Air Traffic Control, (ATC) services within the delegated airspace. Operates ATC equipment ensuring proper alignment of such equipment, which will result in a satisfactory usability status for control of aircraft.
Directs movement of aircraft in flight and on the ground as displayed on radar indicator, pilot reported, or observed visually from the tower. Issues instructions to provide for movement and required separation/sequencing of all IFR and VFR traffic operating under control of the facility.
Initiates /relays and issues air traffic control clearances and instructions in facility of assignment for aircraft operating IFR and/or VFR. Formulates clearance and control instructions based on detailed mental picture of three dimensional dynamic air traffic situations derived from pilot reports, radar presentations, flight progress strips, and information from adjacent ATC facilities.
Required to possess skills/training to provide On-the-Job Training (OJT) to newly assigned controllers in live/simulated traffic situations in accordance with USAF, ANG, and local directives. While training other personnel, is responsible for actual control of traffic in addition to providing instruction to the trainee and providing periodic evaluation of the trainee's progress.
Incumbent must be capable of performing ATC duties IAW AFI 13-203, ANG Supplement.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Michigan Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Michigan Air National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
- Applicants who are not currently a member of the Michigan Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Michigan Air National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a trial period
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
- Must have a valid civilian driver's license.
Qualifications
In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
Military Grades: E4-E6
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
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.
- 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.
- Arrive quickly at well-reasoned solutions to complex problems;
- Adjust quickly to different assignments, changing conditions, and workload fluctuations;
- Remain calm and controlled during and after long periods of tension and fatigue; and
- Speak rapidly, clearly, and distinctly.
Education
No substitution of education allowed for this position.
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.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.
Resume MUST include the following:
- Job Title
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and contact information
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Area of Consideration Explanation:
- Area 1: Current Federal Technicians of the Michigan National Guard
- Area 2: Current military member of the Michigan National Guard.
- Area 3: Open to all applicants who are willing and eligible to join Michigan National Guard.
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/12791060
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/.
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.