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Position Title
Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal)
Agency
Army Installation Management Command
Announcement Number
CHDE247339439112DR Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 to Friday, February 2, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy

• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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3. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.  I am exercising my preferen­ce eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C.  This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation. 

NOTE: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible?

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4. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
 
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

Supporting Documentation:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP, such as PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment and a copy of marriage certificate or license.

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
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5. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement

I am an MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity.  I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area.  I understand that the position for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation. 

NOTE: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement?

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6. Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible

I am currently on retained grade based on receiving a written RIF notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgrade dated within the last 2 years.  I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area. 

NOTE:  By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation:  If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible?
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
This position has additional qualifications which must be met prior to employment and for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements. (limit characters)
1. Incumbent must complete the Campbell Army Radar Approach Control(ARAC) and Tower training programs and attain qualification and certification in each facility to remain employed as GS-2152 (T) at Fort Campbell.  Are you able and willing to complete the training programs? (limit characters)
2. Applicants must be a graduate of a DoD component or FAA approved formal Air Traffic Controller school designed for appointment of Air Traffic Controllers in accordance with AR 95-2. Are you a graduate of an Air Traffic Controller school in accordance with AR 95-2? (limit characters)
3. This position requires an Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS), Control Tower Operator (CTO), and/or Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service (AOV) certification. Do you possess an ATCS, CTO, and/or AOV certification from an approved DoD or FAA air traffic control school, and are willing to maintain your certification for the duration of your employment? (Note: You must attach a copy of your certifications for verification.) (limit characters)
4. The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position? (limit characters)
5. In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively. The incumbent must be exempted from recall to active duty and will receive training to ensure mission accomplishment of sustaining base operations during mobilization. Are you willing and able to accept that you may be required to take part in readiness exercises, that you must be removed from military recall status, and that you may not join a reserve unit during mobilization to obtain and maintain this position? (limit characters)
6. This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. Are you willing and able to report to work or remain at work under adverse conditions to obtain and maintain this position? (limit characters)
7. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 5% of the time? (limit characters)
8. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis. Are you willing and able to work on a rotating shift basis to meet work requirements? (limit characters)
9. Position requires the incumbent to meet physical standards by obtaining and maintaining a current Class IV ATC Flight physical.  Are you able to meet Class IV ATC Flight physical standards? (limit characters)
AMC Resume Length Pilot
1. The Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) states that resumes should be limited to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. (NOTE: You may select either response A or B to acknowledge; this question serves only as a reminder of the notice on the JOA). (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
2. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Employ Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) to track primary and secondary surveillance targets and provide aircraft position information.
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4. Control aircraft operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), to separate arriving and departing Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft.
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5. Coordinate air traffic control flight plan information between air traffic control facilities by operating Flight Data Input/output (FDIO) equipment.
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6. Utilize Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) to perform controller functions.
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7. Observe measured geographic points to ascertain prevailing visibility.
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8. Formulate air traffic control instructions that ensure the required Federal Aviation Administration Order 7110.65 directed radar separation of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) aircraft.
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9. Distribute precise air traffic control instructions in the proper air traffic control format to aircraft conducting instrument and/or Area Navigation approaches.
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10. Interpret requested aviation routine weather reports to pilots in the proper format as mandated by Federal Aviation Administration and National Weather Service directives.
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11. Arrange daily reports and facility activity reports as required by Federal Aviation Administration directives.
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12. Assure the vertical, longitudinal, or lateral separation of aircraft traveling assigned airspace sectors.
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13. Direct radar separation standards while issuing control instructions to multiple Instrument Flight Rules aircraft arriving to the same airport, in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration Order 7110.65.
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14. Assign runways and other departure and arrival areas based on wind direction and speed, separation requirements, and aircraft needs.
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15. Communicate air traffic control duties in a radar approach control facility and in a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Tower.
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16. Communicate to pilots effectively (rapidly, clearly, and distinctly) orally via radio to issue air traffic control instructions and disseminate air traffic control information.
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17. Utilize radar vectors aircraft to intercept final approach courses to airports.
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18. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. (limit characters)