Permanent - NOTE: Individual selected will receive an Indefinite Appointment and may be converted to permanent based on availability of funds or position no longer being encumbered.
This position is located at Picacho Stagefield in Picacho, Arizona, and is an extension of the Western ARNG Aviation Training Site (WAATS) based at Silverbell Army Heliport, Red Rock, Arizona. The primary purpose of the position is to provide, 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). Provide terminal Air Traffic Control (ATC) services to aircraft operating within delegated airspace. Functions will be performed at a regional airport which services varying types of aircraft ranging from general aviation to corporate and military aircraft. Incumbent is responsible for supervising and managing all ATC activities. Incumbent will also develop, maintain, and administer 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.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Incumbent must possess and maintain a current state driver?s license.
Newly hired employees and employees of the Arizona National Guard are required to be fully vaccinated by 22 November 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the agency, if after 22 November, per Executive Order 14043.
The incumbent can be required to work overtime and other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within 6 months of appointment.
Applicant must possess either the Control Tower Operator (CTO) or Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Certificate.
Applicants must successfully complete a medical physical and pass a drug test prior to appointment.
Qualifications
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: Must have at least 12 months experience equivalent to at least GS-11 or GS-12, respectively. Experienced in a military or civilian air traffic facility. Experienced Air Traffic Controller leadership roles in multiple ATC facility-rated locations (control tower and radar). Experienced facility chief at low-density towers, radar or airspace information centers or served as a facility chief in tactical towers, GCA radars and AICs. Experienced in managing the administration work of an ATC facility. Formulated and coordinated letters of agreement, operations letters and facility memorandums. Prepared duty rosters and assigned duties to personnel. Knowledgeable in facility flight check requirements for navigational aids, radar and radio communications equipment. Experienced in the planning and organizing ATC activities for tower, GCA radar, airspace information centers and verified facility compliance with Army and FAA standards. Evaluated ATC operations and work performance. Reviewed and prepared reports. Coordinated ATC activities with other facilities. Prepared and updated situation maps. Prepared Standard Instrument Approach, Enroute, and Departure Procedures (TERPS) for assigned facility/NAVAID. Knowledge is mandatory of ATC procedures and techniques; AO planning and programming; aircraft accident and incident reporting and investigation procedures; hazardous air traffic report procedures (HATR); NAS management utilization and planning principles; federal rule-making actions; environmental requirements which apply to AO management; ATC management of mobile assets and unit type code taskings for AO; AMPOS functions; AM functions; principles of meteorology; USAF airfield and airspace criteria; radio interference reporting procedures; flight inspection of navigational aids and AO facilities procedures; theater air control system functions and operations and combat airspace management; International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), FAA, and notice-to-airman (NOTAM) procedures; and radar, navigational aids, and communications maintenance structure and responsibilities. Experiences in managing the function of the work to be performed and experiences to include, managing, leading, and directing employees, assigning work and assessing employee performance.
Education
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Additional information
In accordance with 5 CFR §335.106, Veteran's Preference will be considered for vacancies under merit promotion when an agency accepts applications from individuals outside its own workforce.
Eligible veterans must claim their veterans' preference on their resume and during the application process for federal positions using the proper documentation. To receive the 5 point preference (TP) rating the individual must provide member copy 4 of their Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD 214) for verification. To receive the 10 point preference the Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference form (SF-15) must accompany application and additional documentation detailing characterization of service.
Veterans Preference will be considered for this Job Announcement under the Category Rating method QUALIFIED and NOT QUALIFIED.
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).
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 windowLearn more about federal 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.
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):
1. Ability to manage day to day functions of an ATC facility involved with air traffic control and maintenance support for full time ATC operations.
2. Knowledge to serve as the ATC Training Supervisor for tower facilities.
3. Skilled to direct and monitor the development and implementation of policies and programs to ensure maximum utilization of unit resources.
4. Ability to plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
5. Ability to direct the development of current and long range plans, ensuring that equipment, facilities, funds, manpower, supplies, and other support requirements are adequate and available.
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 windowLearn more about federal 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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume or Optional Form 612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment) showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including
Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents if required and/or applicable: DD-214, SF-15, Transcripts, etc.
3. Control Tower Operator (CTO) or Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Certificate
4. Please submit the DoD Civilian Employee Certification of Vaccination (DD Form 3175). Include your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card, if applicable. Applicants may submit the Request for a Medical Exemption or Delay to the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement (DD Form 3176), and/or Request for a Religious Exemption to the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement (DD Form 3177).
Veteran' Preference Codes:
TP - Tentative preference - 5 points (Required document DD 214 and DD 215 (as applicable))
CP - Compensable disability preference - 10 points (10%-29% disability) (Required documents DD 214 and DD 215 and disability letter from the VA (as applicable))
CPS - 30 Percent Compensable disability preference - 10 points (30% or more disability (Required documents DD 214 and DD 215 and disability letter from the VA (as applicable))
XP - disability preference 10 points (has service-connected disability or received Purple Heart, but does not qualify for CP or CPS.) (Required document DD 214 and DD 215 (as applicable))
XP - 10 Points-Derived preference for deceased relatives (spouse, widowers, parents of deceased veterans)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11357962A 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/.
AZ WAATS
22440 East Pinal Air Park Road
Marana, AZ 85653
US
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.
Note: Open until fill applications will be reviewed every 30 days for consideration for hire until 9 December 2022.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume or Optional Form 612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment) showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including
Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents if required and/or applicable: DD-214, SF-15, Transcripts, etc.
3. Control Tower Operator (CTO) or Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Certificate
4. Please submit the DoD Civilian Employee Certification of Vaccination (DD Form 3175). Include your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card, if applicable. Applicants may submit the Request for a Medical Exemption or Delay to the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement (DD Form 3176), and/or Request for a Religious Exemption to the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement (DD Form 3177).
Veteran' Preference Codes:
TP - Tentative preference - 5 points (Required document DD 214 and DD 215 (as applicable))
CP - Compensable disability preference - 10 points (10%-29% disability) (Required documents DD 214 and DD 215 and disability letter from the VA (as applicable))
CPS - 30 Percent Compensable disability preference - 10 points (30% or more disability (Required documents DD 214 and DD 215 and disability letter from the VA (as applicable))
XP - disability preference 10 points (has service-connected disability or received Purple Heart, but does not qualify for CP or CPS.) (Required document DD 214 and DD 215 (as applicable))
XP - 10 Points-Derived preference for deceased relatives (spouse, widowers, parents of deceased veterans)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11357962A 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/.
AZ WAATS
22440 East Pinal Air Park Road
Marana, AZ 85653
US
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.
Note: Open until fill applications will be reviewed every 30 days for consideration for hire until 9 December 2022.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
