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ATC Spec. in the Terminal option control air traffic at airports and give pilots taxiing & takeoff instructions, air traffic clearances, and advice based on their own observations and information from the National Weather Service, Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC), flight service stations, pilots, and other sources. They transfer control of aircraft to the ARTCC controller when the aircraft leaves assigned airspace and they receive control of aircraft coming into assigned airspace.
Learn more about this agency04/29/2019 to 05/20/2019
$53,820 - $69,155 per year
Above salary does not include locality pay. Range is for ATC-5 to ATC-8 level facilities. Position/facility offered will determine adjusted salary.
AT AG
No
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
No
Temporary - 5 Years
Full-Time
Excepted
NA
No
Yes
ANE-ATO-19-RMC-60905
531983200
OPEN TO RETIRED MILITARY CONTROLLERS WHO ARE ON TERMINAL LEAVE PENDING RETIREMENT FROM ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY SERVICE OR HAVE RETIRED FROM ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY SERVICE WITHIN 5 YEARS OF APPLYING FOR THE APPOINTMENT; AND, WHO HAVE MAINTAINED AT LEAST 52 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS OF ATC EXPERIENCE INVOLVING THE FULL-TIME ACTIVE SEPARATION OF AIR TRAFFIC AFTER RECEIPT OF AN ATC CERTIFICATION OR FACILITY RATING WITHIN 5 YEARS OF APPLICATION WHILE SERVING AT A MILITARY ATC FACILITY.
This is an Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) position responsible for the safe, orderly and expeditious movement of air traffic through the nation's airspace. Additional information regarding these positions is located at: http://www.faa.gov/jobs/job_opportunities/airtraffic_controllers/.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS A MINIMUM OF AT LEAST 52 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL EXPERIENCE INVOLVING THE FULL-TIME ACTIVE SEPARATION OF AIR TRAFFIC AFTER RECEIPT OF AN ATC CERTIFICATION OR FACILITY RATING WITHIN 5 YEARS OF APPLICATION WHILE SERVING AT A MILITARY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FACILITY
This experience must have demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the level of work. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing the movement of air traffic; knowledge of aircraft separation standards and control techniques; and the ability to apply them properly, often under conditions of great stress.
Pre-employment medical clearance: Applicants selected for ATCS positions must pass a medical examination that includes psychological screening prior to appointment. Applicants with prior military service are encouraged to obtain a sealed copy of their military medical records prior to discharge and to retain these records to be provided upon request if selected.
Security Clearance: This position requires an Access National Agency Check and Inquiry with Credit (ANACI) or higher, based on the facility, prior to appointment unless a waiver is obtained.
Requirement of nonstandard duty hours or work week: Incumbent may be required to work irregular duty hours or a nonstandard work week or tour of duty.
There is no educational substitute for the required 52 weeks of specialized experience (52 consecutive, post certified ATC experience within 5 years of application).
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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.
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.
Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.
Entrance on Duty Requirements (EOD): If you are unable to complete all of the pre-employment requirements within 90 days from the date of receiving a tentative offer letter, the FAA may rescind your job offer for this vacancy. You MUST submit a copy of your DD Form-214, or written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
Time Limited Appointment: Individuals selected under this announcement will receive an initial five (5) year time limited appointment. The Air Traffic Organization may request two extensions of two years each, followed by a one-year extension. The total time served on a time-limited appointment MUST NOT exceed 10 years, and is still subject to Age 56 limitations.
Interview: Candidates for ATCS positions may be subject to pre-appointment interviews to determine whether they possess the personal characteristics necessary to perform air traffic control work.
Position Level and Salary: The pay plan and occupational code/series for new appointments will be AT-2152. Pay will be set in accordance with the applicable provisions of the collective bargaining agreement based on the individual's experience and duty station; however the position (career) level will be commensurate with the AG pay band in order to fulfill the requirements for appropriate facility training.
Age 56 Limitations: 5 USC 8335(a) and 5 USC 8425(a) require mandatory separation at age 56 for employees in career controller positions. The not-to-exceed date for appointments and extensions must not exceed the last day of the month in which the Retired Military Controller (RMC) reaches age 56. Under no circumstances will RMC's receive extensions or appointments in covered positions that allow them to remain in, or be appointed to, the positions past the last day of the month that they become 56 years of age.
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.
Radar experience may be used as a quality ranking factor when referring applicants to radar facilities.
Certified ATC experience required; Copies of certifications MUST be submitted. Include copies of both front and back of certifications, if applicable (Ex: Pink card with designated facility or position ratings on the back of card, CTO card with designated facility on the back of card). Military training records may also be utilized if they document the type of facility or position rating earned and the date it was received. These certifications/training records must match up with experience documented in your work history/resume in order to verify the required 52 consecutive weeks of ATC experience involving the full-time active separation of air traffic after receipt of an ATC certification or facility rating within 5 years of application.
Applicants MUST provide either a Member 4 copy of DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or if final DD214 not yet received, official orders or document for terminal leave pending discharge from active duty. Terminal leave documents must include beginning/ending dates of active duty and type of discharge.
Forms:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
APPLICANTS MUST UPLOAD ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AT THE SAME TIME AS SUBMISSION OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. YOU MUST UPLOAD ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IN ORDER FOR YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must have a status of "Received" by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must have a status of "Received" each time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
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Candidates for FAA positions are evaluated using our Automated Vacancy Information Access Tool for Online Referral (AVIATOR) system.
AVIATOR compares your skills and experience as described in your application with the requirements of the position.
If you are found to be an eligible, highly-qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
(In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.)
Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official.
Important - If you make any change to your application, you must resubmit it.
If you change your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and your previous application will be considered.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation,
race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status,
age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations
to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of
the application and hiring process, please notify us. Decisions on granting reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable
accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by
contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/531983200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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