Air Traffic Control Specialist (Staff)

Aviation Career Field Position

Manages all air traffic and airspace assets and provides technical expertise.

Provides direction, evaluation, coordination, and advice on Air Traffic and Airspace operations, management and training.

Develops and recommends policy and plans to support the use of navigable airspace.

Develops plans to meet new airspace mission requirements, for airspace improvements, modifications or expansion.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

One year trial / probationary period may be required.

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Control Program and requires to sign a DA 5019 and must pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.

This position requires the incumbent to report to work or remain as scheduled to support mission operations during the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations.

This position requires to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is available.

Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes experience using regulations on the movement of air traffic and airfield space to assess navigational aids; develop air traffic procedures for operation and management of airspace; coordinate the development of air regulations and procedures to establish uniformity in control, flight assistance, and communication procedures; and provide guidance on air traffic and airspace operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade / level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

This position is not eligible for participation in Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) regardless of whether or not incumbent is currently participating in the program.

Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.

This is an Aviation Career Field position.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

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Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.