THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL), Position Description Number D1454000 and is part of the WY 243rd Air Traffic Control Squadron, National Guard.
Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL), Position Description Number D1454000 and is part of the WY 243rd Air Traffic Control Squadron, National Guard.
The purpose of this position is to manage and direct Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower and Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) functions. The scope includes all manpower, organizations, management, and training activities; and provides oversight for the appropriation and use of resources, financial issues, and equipment for ATC operations.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Must submit vMPF Rip/Data Verification Rip with application
Must possess AFSC 1C1X1 (Air Traffic Control).
Must have completed AFOQT prior to or upon notification of selection to position and received qualifying scores for Commissioning Opportunity.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
Indefinite position may convert to Perm if funding/position is available.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
Technicians are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT).
Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses.
Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these military incentives.
Acceptance of a permanent or indefinite position will cause termination from the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) and TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS).
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, if eligible. Subject to funding and TAG approval.
PCS is not authorized in lieu of incentives.
Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a Technician.
Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709(f).
Indefinite employees may be terminated or displaced at management's discretion with a 30-day written notice.
Qualifications
AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: Primary consideration will be made from Area 4. If referrals are not made from either of the target categories, subsequent referrals may next be made from Area 6 (if eligible).
Area 4: All current military members of the Wyoming Air National Guard. Area 6: Current and prior service military members to include the US Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and other states' Air National Guard units. Must be willing/eligible to join the Wyoming Air National Guard as a military member prior to appointment to position.
TECHNICIAN INFO
Type of Appointment: Indefinite, Temporary
Tenure: Group 3
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
FLSA: Exempt
Telework: The duties of this position require primary physical presence. Situational telework may be considered on a case by case basis.
Position #: 0079853734
Selecting Official: Capt Hochhalter
MILITARY GRADE
Min: E-3/A1C
Max: E-9/CMSgt
Applicants' under-grade of what is listed will not be considered for this vacancy.
This is a Commissioning Opportunity. Those applicants seeking commissioning opportunity must possess AFSC 1C1X1, Air Traffic Control.
Refer to Education section below for more information regarding Commissioning.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Air Traffic Controller duties and responsibilities. Dependent on career levels, applicant must have experiences, certifications, and capabilities in the following:
The ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective two-way radio communication; and must have the ability to write English in reports and presentation formats;
Air Traffic Control (ATC) Specialists must be capable of obtaining and maintaining, within upgrade training time thresholds, all position certifications and/or facility-ratings required to perform ATC duties in a specific air traffic control facility;
Must possess a valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate (FAA Form 7220-1)/Control Tower Operator (CTO) or Appropriate Federal Credentialing certification and authorized to perform air traffic control duties in ANG/ARNG facilities, or proof of partial OJT training;
Air Traffic Control Tower Operators, control tower personnel must possess a valid Control Tower Operator (CTO) certificate. This applies to any issuance of air traffic control instructions to airborne aircraft and aircraft on the ground, unless under direct supervision by a qualified air traffic controller. These certificates demonstrate knowledge and skill in meteorology, basic air navigation, standard ATC communications procedures, types and use of navigational aids (NAVAIDS), and directives, regulations, and instructions that regulate air traffic control;
Position certifications/facility-ratings require practical and academic knowledge of the local air traffic control system and operating intra/inter facility coordination. It also includes communication systems, ATC radios, Local Area Information (LAI) and specific procedures associated with the facility; and,
A GS-11 and higher Air Traffic Control Specialist is a graduate of a formal DoD/DOT basic air traffic control course and will obtain and maintain facility-ratings in dual ATC facilities (Radar Final Control/Ground Controlled Approach/Radar Approach Control (RAPCON)/Control Tower). This level includes a variety of assignments and work situations in the terminals. A GS-11 is typically the first full performance level of control work in radar approach control terminals. Also included at this level are full performance level control positions in non-approach control and non-radar approach control terminals where the performance requirements are substantially higher than at the GS-10 level.
Applicants must possess valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate and/or Control Tower Operator Certificate.
Applicants for positions that have duties of an arduous nature must meet the medical standards.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 12 months experience equivalent to at least GS-11 or GS-12, respectively, to include upgrade training time. Experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility; 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.
NOTE: Education, Specialized Experience, and Certifications will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. Applicants must provide from (e.g. 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar - 2017) dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.
COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: Must possess AFSC 1C1X1, Airfield Operations
This is a Commissioning Opportunity. Refer to Education section below for more information.
Enlisted members seeking commissioning opportunity must possess AFSC 1C1X1, Air Traffic Control.
DRIVER'S LICENSE:
Must possess a valid driver's license.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have normal color vision; must meet the physical demands rating for heavy lifting work; and, must qualify physically in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD)/Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical standards.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must not have any disciplinary action (Article 15 or court-martial) for engaging in an unprofessional or inappropriate relationship as defined in applicable DoD Instructions concerning Army and Air Force Professional and Unprofessional Relationships.
Applicants must successfully complete a medical physical and pass a drug test prior to appointment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES (KSAs)
Plans and directs, on a multi-year basis, tasks to be performed by ATC personnel.
Serves as expert counsel on trends, planning, and developments in the National Airspace System (NAS) to ensure operational preparedness.
Ensures ATC services and ATC equipment are provided at optimum operational levels.
Make determinations on grievances unresolved by subordinates. Originates and/or evaluates employee award nomination packages and approves submission.
Manages and directs facility budget preparation and submits budget to ANG/host base support function.
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.
Must be capable of performing ATC duties IAW AFI 13-204V3_ANG Supplement, Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs.
Education
NO SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EDUCATION TO REPLACE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL POSITIONS.
In order to be considered for a commissioning opportunity, the following is required:
a. Completion of high school and college are mandatory. An undergraduate academic specialization in a technical discipline with courses in administration and management is preferred. An undergraduate degree specializing in physical sciences and mathematics is also desirable. (Include college transcripts with application)
b. Must be a graduate of a formal DoD/Department of Transportation (DOT) Basic Air Traffic Control course. (Provide proof with application)
AND
c. Applicants must have been administered the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) and qualifying scores received. (Provide proof with application)
OR
d. Upon notification of selection, applicant must be administered the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) and successfully gained into the 153 ANG as an officer/officer candidate prior to starting as a Federal Technician.
Attendance and successful completion of Officer Training School (OTS) and Airfield Operations Officer (13M) training is required and failure to successfully complete the requirements may result in termination. Prior experience in airfield management and supervisory experience is desired, but not a prerequisite.
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 (www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx)
Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the Wyoming National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line via www.USAJOBS.gov. The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs.
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.
TENURE: GROUP III - INDEFINITE
Purpose: To fill a position that may last for more than 1 year where the need for an employee's services is not permanent or management expects the position to potentially become permanent (career or career-conditional) at some time in the future.
Often used to backfill positions left vacant by employees entering Title 10 or Title 32 military orders with reemployment rights. An employee with statutory reemployment rights (USERRA) is protected for five years.
Indefinite employees may be terminated or displaced at management's discretion with a 30-day written notice when the position and/or employee's services are no longer needed.
The potential exists for non-competitive conversion to career-conditional or career appointment within the Excepted Service under the following conditions:
Incumbent was appointed under open, competitive procedures to the indefinite position;
Incumbent completes at least 1 year of current continuous service under an indefinite appointment;
Incumbent's performance under an indefinite appointment is a least "fully successful" or equivalent;
Outplacement program requirements have been met, and
Similarly situated employees (in the same title, pay plan, series and grade) within the organization, hired under the same appointment conversion provision, have been considered under internal competition procedures.
Employees serving a T32 Indefinite appointment are entitled to the following employee benefits:
Accrual of annual, sick, and military leave
Health and life insurance benefits
Enrollment in the Thrift Savings Plan, and
Enrollment in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
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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):
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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume
* Full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached
* A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy
* Show actual begin and end dates (e.g. 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted.
* List all pertinent civilian and military experiences.
* Describe duties (work experience) in your own words. Do not submit copies or official position descriptions.
2. Records Review
* Must submit virtual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF) Report of Individual Personnel data (RIP) (All pages)
3. Performance Reports - Optional ** Current technicians - Provide last three Performance Appraisals ** Drill Status Members - Provide last three Enlisted Performance Reports (EPR)
*** If less than three appraisals or evaluations, include a Letter of Recommendation from a military supervisor.
NOTE: Do not include a Letter of Recommendation from anyone involved in the hiring decision for this position.
4. ATC/CTO Certificates
* Valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate (FAA Form 7220-1)/Controlled Tower Operator (CTO) certificates (submit legible Front and Back copies) or copies of training records.
5. College transcripts
* Must be submitted with application.
6. Cover Letter - Optional
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 below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11499795
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. 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/.
WY 243rd Air Traffic Control Squadron
217 Dell Range Blvd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
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.
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. Resume
* Full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached
* A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy
* Show actual begin and end dates (e.g. 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted.
* List all pertinent civilian and military experiences.
* Describe duties (work experience) in your own words. Do not submit copies or official position descriptions.
2. Records Review
* Must submit virtual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF) Report of Individual Personnel data (RIP) (All pages)
3. Performance Reports - Optional ** Current technicians - Provide last three Performance Appraisals ** Drill Status Members - Provide last three Enlisted Performance Reports (EPR)
*** If less than three appraisals or evaluations, include a Letter of Recommendation from a military supervisor.
NOTE: Do not include a Letter of Recommendation from anyone involved in the hiring decision for this position.
4. ATC/CTO Certificates
* Valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate (FAA Form 7220-1)/Controlled Tower Operator (CTO) certificates (submit legible Front and Back copies) or copies of training records.
5. College transcripts
* Must be submitted with application.
6. Cover Letter - Optional
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 below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11499795
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. 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/.
WY 243rd Air Traffic Control Squadron
217 Dell Range Blvd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
