Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 5 Civilian Position - You must be a United States Citizen in order to be eligible for this position. Note: This advertisement will close after receiving 10 qualified applications.

As a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) (Title 5), GS-2152-12, you will perform the below duties:

1. SUPERVISORY DUTIES: Manages day to day functions of an ATC facility involved with air traffic control and maintenance support for full time ATC operations. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of incumbents. Evaluates work performance of subordinates. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to incumbents on both work and administrative matters. Interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions. Helps resolve complaints from incumbents, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other actions in more serious cases. Identifies developmental and training needs of incumbents, providing or arranging for needed development and training. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed and develops performance standards.
2. Incumbent serves as the ATC Training Supervisor for tower facilities. Training is developed for both developmental and full performance level controllers and materials are aimed at qualification, proficiency, and overall standardization of the controller workforce at Army ATC facilities. Incumbent ensures all newly assigned personnel receive training in accordance with applicable regulations. Incumbent directs controller qualification, proficiency, and remedial training for the Army ATC facility. Sets training performance standards and recommends ways to improve performance of employees on their performance. Completion of training results in newly assigned personnel receiving their Control Tower Operator (CTO) and Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Certifications within prescribed time limits or elimination actions that require documentation of performance deficiencies. Conducts proficiency training on changes to FAA, Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of the Army (DA) regulations and provides guidance on implementation. Incumbent provides developmental, proficiency, and remedial classroom or practical training as required; maintains Air Traffic Controller training records and makes entries in accordance with regulations; provides on-the-job training instruction and guidance to trainee controllers involved in qualification training for their FAA CTO and/or ATCS certificate. The incumbent conducts periodic written and practical evaluations of team members, identifies performance deficiencies, and recommends corrective measures concerning their work. Mentors' subordinates to perform ATC training specialist duties.
3. Directs and monitors the development and implementation of policies and programs to ensure maximum utilization of unit resources. Directs the development of current and long-range plans, ensuring that equipment, facilities, funds, manpower, supplies, and other support requirements are adequate and available. Is the liaison with higher headquarters to ensure all command directives are followed. Continuously coordinates with officials of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other Army and Air Force units on aviation matters. Maintains current knowledge of each functional area within the unit, especially ATC operations. Plans, directs and implements cost effective changes, ensuring the overall effectiveness of the unit in carrying out is mission is not compromised. Establishes standards to be met, conducts on-site inspections, and ensures that follow-up training and information is provided to individuals and sections.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• *NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Security Clearance.
• Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for this NG Title5 excepted service position.
• All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)
• This position is not located at a bargaining unit.

Qualifications

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)

WHO CAN APPLY:
GROUP A - All On Board Federal National Guard Employees within VANG.
GROUP B - All current Federal Employees (from any agency), all federal re-employable eligible, and/or current Army M-Day and Air DSG within VANG.
GROUP C - All U.S. Citizens.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience providing, on a rotation basis, non-radar approach control (tower without radar) services to military and civilian aircraft operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 18 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

1. Experience managing day to day functions of an ATC facility involved with air traffic control and maintenance support for full time ATC operations.
2. Experience serving as the ATC Training Supervisor for tower facilities.
3. Experience directing and monitoring the development and implementation of policies and programs to ensure maximum utilization of unit resources.
4. Experience developing, maintaining, and administering standardized ATC training programs for tower facilities in accordance with guidelines established by regulations of the Department of Army (DA), Department of Defense (DoD), and FAA.

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. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing:

• Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.

2. Other supporting documents: SF50 for current Federal Technicians

3.Transcripts: If using education as a substitute for specialized experience.

Priority Placement Program

1. Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and Help National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:
- Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)
- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.

2. Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:
- Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)
-Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.

3. Applicants claiming DOD Military Spouse preference must submit the following documentation:
- Marriage Certificate
- Spouses PCS Orders
- Military Spouse PPP Self Certification Checklist

4. Applicants claiming DOD Retained Grade Preference must submit the following documentation:
-Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist
-RIF change-to-lower-grade notice
-SF-50 reflecting the RIF change to a lower grade???????


Veterans Preference (Applicants must submit documentation for Veterans Preference. If no documents are provided the agency cannot establish Veterans Preference and will not begiven preference.) If you are claiming veterans' preference, please submit the following documents. Please see Feds Hire Vets for detail.

1. Veterans claiming 5-point veterans' preference must submit legible copy of yourDD214(s) that indicates the Character of Service at discharge. 5-point preference will not be granted if appropriate documentation is not submitted with your application.
2. 30% Disabled Veterans must submit legible copy of your DD214(s) that indicates the Character of Service at discharge, and VA Disability Letter with percentage of disability OR documentation of disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
3. Other 10-point Preference Eligible must submit legible copy of your DD214(s) that indicates the Character of Service at discharge and provide documentation of your other10-point preference. If claiming 10 point preference, you must provide required documentation described on the back of theSF-15 which proves that you are entitled to such preference. 10-point preference will not be granted if appropriate documentation is not submitted with your application.
4. If you are a current active-duty military member who does not have a DD214 and is claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel off ices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. These documents must be submitted for your application to be considered complete. If you do not submit all the above referenced documents your application WILL NOT be forwarded to the nominating official. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your application can and will be disqualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your qualifications. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

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