TITLE 5 SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) (MI 127 OSS)
About This Position
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TITLE 5 SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) (MI 127 OSS), Position Description Number NGT5914000 and is part of the MI 127 Wing, National Guard.
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.
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. For Terminal Positions: 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.
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. AND Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
Major Duties
*THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED NATIONAL GUARD POSITION* The primary purpose of this position is: manage and direct Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower and radar approach control (RAPCON) functions. The scope of which includes all manpower, organizations, management, and training activities; provides oversight for the appropriation and use of resources, financial issues, and equipment for ATC operations. Plans and directs, on a multi-year basis, tasks to be performed by ATC personnel.
Determines priorities, assigns tasks, and delegates responsibilities to the shift supervisors. Develops and negotiates written agreements and other matters pertaining to facility operation with management members of FAA facilities, the local airport, and military units. Formulates noise abatement procedures and serves as community focal point concerning noise abatement proposals and procedures.
Ensures ATC services and ATC equipment are provided at optimum operational levels. Constructs and implements facility shift schedules. Evaluates unusual requirements, formulates solutions, and directs development of instruments approach or departure procedures to accommodate local needs.
Ensures Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) are reviewed, directs obstacle evaluations regarding proposed construction, and makes recommendations to the FAA. Ensures optimum staffing levels by anticipating increases in operational demands. Determines staffing requirements, temporary or otherwise, and directs acquisition measures.
Originates and implements facility training agenda, specifies evaluation standards, and ensures compliance with USAF/ANG regulations. Determines standards and evaluation criterion regarding individual employee performance. Manages and directs facility budget preparation and submits budget to ANG/host base support function.
Plans and programs ATC and ATCALS requirements and manages acquisition of equipment or upgrades to ATC facilities. Conducts and directs aircraft accident reporting or ATC incident inquires. Ensures accurate accurate and timely reports to agencies or departments having oversight responsibility.
Serves as focal point for the use of the squadron's mobile tower and/or MPN-14k radar equipment to provide required ATC service. Initiates and composes operating agreements which will facilitate the use of the tactical equipment and ensures the operation will be in accordance with current USAF/ANG/DoD rules, regulations, and policy. Coordinates with the FAA Airways Facility Sector Manager to ensure proper operation and continuity of service of FAA owned equipment at the facility.
This function is responsible for maintenance of all electronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical, communication, weather, and radar equipment assigned these facilities. The proper operation of which is critical to flight safety. The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.
Education
No substitution of education allowed for this position.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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: Any qualified U.S. citizen.
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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Veteran's Preference: Veteran's preference must be validated by formal submissions of necessary supporting documentation.
You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Failure to submit all supporting documentation WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference, and could possibly impact your placement on the certificate sent to the selecting official.
You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" AND required proof as stated on the form.
Documentation is required to award preference of any kind. An SF-50 is NOT sufficient to adjudicate preference. For more information on Veteran's Preference, please visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
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/12917623 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.
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, start and end dates (format must include Month and Year; MM/YY - MM/YY) of employment and a full, complete explanation of job experiences.
- For Veteran's Preference: You must submit all supporting documentation for your preference claims. Which includes, but is not limited to: SF-15, Veterans Administration Preference/Disability memo, DD214(s), Written correspondence from your branch for discharge/release pending. If supporting documentation is not submitted to support your claim, it WILL result in losing your veteran's preference for this announcement and will possibly impact your placement on the certificate sent to the selecting supervisor.
- Other supporting documents: MFAA ATC Specialist Certificate/Control Tower Operator Certificate (CTO) (Required) SF 50 (Required) DD 214 (Optional) Transcripts (Optional)