AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (STATION) (TITLE 32) WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Duties This position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters-State, Operations Directorate (J-3), Army National Guard (ARNG) Training Center, Army Air Field (AAF). The purpose of this position is to provide independent preflight briefings, assistance, and in-flight advisory services to pilots flying into and out of, or in proximity of, the AAF. The incumbent provides a variety of weather, navigational, and other information to assist pilots in planning safe flights; provides current weather briefings and other useful information during flight; receives and coordinates aircraft flight plans with other air traffic facilities; and initiates search and rescue action when the aircraft fails to arrive within stated time limits. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides first level preflight assistance to aircrews by assisting in the preparation of flight plans and passenger manifests. Collects and reviews flight plans to insure that all pertinent information is entered in accordance with governing DA, ARNG, FAA publications, and local rules and regulations. Processes flight plans, clears them in accordance with appropriate regulations, and forwards them to the Control Tower and the FAA Flight Service Station. Briefs aircrews on Standard Instrument Departures (SID) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) departures and on weather advisories as required. Briefs aviators in flight with current and forecast weather information, AAF condition advisories, and data affecting safety of flight. Processes enroute administrative requests, changes to flight plans, and AAF service support requests made by aviators in flight. Operates weather data, teletype, and facsimile machines and posts and maintains the information obtained on charts and status boards. Posts information concerning hazards to aviation, notices to air personnel and other pertinent data, and transmits the information to other appropriate locations in the operations area. Maintains required stock level of maps, charts, forms, and other necessary publications in the flight planning room. Maintains flight following dispatch board, AAF status boards, and files, ensuring that they reflect current information. Performs administrative duties as required. Initiates Search and Rescue operations to locate aircraft operating under VFR, which fail to report their arrival within prescribed time limits. Requirements Conditions of Employment * This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's 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. * 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 probationary period. * Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. * Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. * This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. * Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. * Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. * The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. * You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. Qualifications Military Grades: E4 through E8 GENERAL EXPERIENCE : All series personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level and must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level. Must have the education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. Experiences, education, or training that demonstrated the ability to follow directions and to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures and that otherwise demonstrates the ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Your resume must reflect or show at least 12 months experience equivalent to the GS-07 or Trainee Controller not rated in any ATC facility, but gaining experience in the trade. The GS-09 terminal controllers, under close supervision and guidance, assist controllers of higher grades in the performance of their duties. Must have terminal controller experiences in issuing instructions to aircraft and vehicles on all parts of the airport including the runways in use. Experiences in issuing taxi instructions and relaying departure clearances from the center to the terminal controller and to the pilot. Experiences in determining when aircraft and ground vehicles may safely cross active runways and issue instructions to avoid collision between vehicles and aircraft. Experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility. Operated fixed and tactical ATC towers, Ground Control Approach GCA radars or airspace information centers (AICs). Initiated and issued air traffic control clearances, instructions and advisories to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic under instrument and visual flight rules.Operated and maintained vehicles, tactical/fixed base ATC equipment and navigational aids (NAVAIDs). Assisted in the installation and relocation of tactical ATC facilities. Applied air traffic control rules, procedures and regulations. Processed flight plan data. Formulated and issued ATC clearances, advisories and control information. Maintained logs, records, files and recordings of voice communications. Interpreted and relayed Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) information. Reads and interprets DoD Flight Information Publications (FLIPS) and aeronautical charts. Analyzed air traffic to identify and resolve potential conflicts. Controlled airborne and ground traffic on and in the vicinity of the airport. Updated Automated Terminal Information Service (ATIS) and performs radarscope alignments. 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. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov) ). This position may be eligible for Union Membership. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. 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): Technical Competence * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume: * Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. * If your re