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Position Title
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL)
Agency
Air National Guard Units
Announcement Number
MS-12596423-AF-24-092 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, October 31, 2024 to Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. All on-board federal employees/technicians within the state for which you are applying (Title 32 and Title 5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite).  Are you a current on-board federal employee or technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1, 2,or 3).
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Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s). NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. You must submit proof of eligibility for veteran's preference. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Are you are a CURRENT Federal Technician employed by the Mississippi National Guard? (limit characters)
2. Do you have 12 months of documented 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? The only way to prove this experience is by listing your salaries for EACH job, month and dates of experience and hours worked per week on your resume. You will be disqualified if your resume does not have these 3 things.
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3. Do you have at least 12 months experience equivalent to at least GS-9 or GS-10? Must be a graduate of a formal DoD/DOT basic air traffic control course and be able to obtain and maintain a facility-rating in a single ATC facility (Radar Final Control (RFC)/Ground Controlled Approach (GCA)/Control Tower). Under general supervision, the GS-11 terminal controller performs regular duties in terminal operations, issuing control instructions to aircraft operating under visual or instrument flight rules or combinations of both. Have some experiences in a military or civilian as an Air Traffic Controller in a single ATC facility-rated control tower air traffic facility. Initiated and issued air traffic control clearances, instructions and advisories to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic under instrument and visual flight rules. Experienced in conducting ATC facility training. Experienced in briefing shift personnel on runway utilization, airfield conditions and weather/ground activities. Prepared and updated flight following maps. Performed some shift supervision duties in a tactical or fixed tower, radar, or AIC. Experienced work as a tactical air control team (TACT) leader in a tactical terminal control system (TTCS) or have experiences on deployed teams to remote areas to secure and set- up forward area refueling and rearming points (FARPS), LZs, HLZs, DZs and PZs. Maintained current DoD and DOT/FAA publications, ATC facility logs, forms, records and situation maps. Assisted in the preparation of TERPS. If you are claiming Federal employee experience, you MUST include copies of your SF-50's to receive consideration for this experience. (limit characters)
4. Please list the dates on your resume that support this response.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
5. Do you understand that failure to provide hours worked per week along with dates of employment (month/year or month/year to present) salary and job duties performed on your resume will disqualify your application?
EXAMPLE:
ABC ENTERPRISES: $55,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2001-July 2009 or January 2001-present........DETAILED description of your experience and qualifications
NOTE: UPDATE YOUR RESUME TO INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION. RESUME MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PDF DOCUMENT FORMAT.

Simply writing: ATC, April 2001-present; is not sufficient to qualify your resume. Your resume must be detailed.
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6. Only those personnel who possess a valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate (FAA Form 7220-1)/Control Tower Operator (CTO) or Appropriate Federal Credentialing certification are authorized to perform air traffic control duties in ANG/ARNG facilities. If you do not upload your certificate with your application, you will be found ineligible. Do you understand this requirement?
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7. Applicants must possess or be able to obtain a National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit (NACLC) according to applicable DoD Instructions, Army or Air Force regulations, upon appointment. All air traffic control positions require a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) and the applicant must possess or be able to obtain the proper clearance within one year of appointment. Please acknowledge that you understand that failure to obtain the required security clearance will result in immediate termination. (limit characters)
8. Do you have a valid driver's license in the state you primarily work or live in? You will be required to present your current Drivers' license if you are selected for an interview.

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9. Applicants must successfully complete a medical physical and pass a drug test prior to appointment. Do you agree to this accomplish this requirement in a timely manner?
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10. Irregular and overtime (COMPENSATORY) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies. Can you support these requirements? (limit characters)
INSTRUCTIONS: For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. Your answers will be verified with your resume.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
11. Comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control training and certification program rules, regulations, and directives necessary to develop and manage a multifaceted program in accordance with FAA/USAF/ANG directives and guidelines. Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of full range of ATC procedures, principles, concepts, and methodology sufficient enough to be considered local authoritative consultant/subject matter expert. Mastery of ATC quality assurance functional programs and considerable skill and ability in applying this knowledge in the planning and accomplishment of a variety of difficult and complex work assignments. (limit characters)
12. Extensive knowledge and skill in applying instructional design, analytical and evaluative policies, methods and techniques required to develop and plan ATC training program with enough breadth and depth to provide controllers with the knowledge, skills, and aptitude to meet minimum certification requirements. Thorough understanding of emerging learning technologies and the ability to implement innovative and effective training solutions into the ATC training program. (limit characters)
13. Extensive knowledge of FAA/USAF/ANG air traffic control procedures and training methodologies for both the control tower and radar operation. Detailed and comprehensive knowledge of local operating procedures including knowledge of the standard operating procedures for adjacent facilities. Ability to work with adjacent ATC facilities and possess wide-ranging familiarity with the surrounding geographic area, airway routes, type, capabilities, and location of navigational aids, and type, capabilities, and availability of alternate communications systems. (limit characters)
14. Highly skilled in the use and operation of computer-based instructional programs, automation systems, and air traffic control simulator equipment to include; Knowledge of and skill in applying backup and recovery procedures sufficient enough to maintain database operations and assist in returning disrupted database systems to normal operations; Knowledge of operating systems and platforms used sufficient enough to create reports and manipulate data as necessary; Knowledge of, and skill in applying systems administration methods and procedures sufficient enough to monitor and troubleshoot systems availability; Knowledge of, and skill in applying software distribution tools and mechanisms sufficient enough to ensure supported software is updated as necessary. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
15. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application or its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 C.F.R Part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)