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Air Traffic Control Specialist

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO - Central Service Area - Great Lakes Region - Chicago District - Elgin, IL (C90 TRACON)
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Summary

Serves as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) in an ATC-12 level Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
02/03/2023 to 02/02/2024
Salary
$158,716 to - $212,100 per year

Salary listed above includes a locality pay adjustment of 29.79%.

Pay scale & grade
AT LH
Location
10 vacancies in the following location:
Elgin, IL
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— - Fixed Rate PCS - Permanent Change of Station (Current Federal Employee) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
AGL-AT-23-0080-82824
Control number
704346600

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees ATO wide

Duties

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Responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic.

Provides radar control to aircraft arriving or departing the primary airport and adjacent airports, and to aircraft transiting the facility's airspace. Operates radar and communication equipment to apply radar separation standards and vectoring procedures. Detects and adjusts malfunctions and interferences in the equipment. Issues speed, altitude, and directional instructions to pilots to keep aircraft properly separated. Provides air traffic advisory services to pilots including clearances to operate aircraft, weather and field conditions, and safety and traffic alerts.

Provides training to developmental air traffic controllers and other employees in the facility. Performs the technical functions associated with training, briefings, quality assurance, and the technical functions of staff support specialists.

Provides watch supervision for the continuous operation of a facility or area where a supervisor is not available.

Works under direct supervision at the outset of each new assignment. When certified on the required position(s) of operation, the CPC independently performs the described duties under general supervision.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
  • Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
  • Current medical is required.
  • Successful completion of a security investigation will be required.

Qualifications

Must have been facility rated or area certified in an ATO terminal/en route facility.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

1. FAA Form 3330-43-1 must be signed by the applicant in order to receive consideration. Failure to provide applicant signature will result in loss of consideration and your application will be not accepted.

2. If one qualified applicant is interviewed, then all qualified applicants must be interviewed.

3. In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding C90/N90 Return Rights and Priority Release, employees who do not achieve full certification, other than those that have an approved hardship with an available vacancy, will be transferred back to their prior facility and will not be processed in accordance with EMP 1.14a.



This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by NATCA: Air Traffic - Center & Terminal.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

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