- Position Title
- SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Army National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- WY-12655589-AR-25-023 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, July 1, 2025 to Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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All federal re-employable eligibles. Are you eligible to be re-employed as a federal employee?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50).
3.
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).
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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Current Army M-Day and current Air DSG members within the state for which you are applying. Are you a current Army M-Day or current Air DSG member within the state for which this position is being advertised?
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All current (nationwide) federal employees. Are you a current federal employee?
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 or 2).
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US Citizens. Are you a US Citizen?
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Are you a current National Guard member within the state for which this position is being advertised?
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Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians: 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 1: 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.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
NOTE 1: 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.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
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Priority Placement Program (PPP) 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 at my retained grade, within my local commuting area.
NOTE 1: 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.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted or declined a job offer for permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
NOTE 1: 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.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted or declined a job offer for permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
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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 1: 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.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
NOTE 1: 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.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
Preferences
1.
Do you currently possess a SECRET or are you able to receive a SECRET security clearance within one year of appointment?
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
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This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed. Are you willing to serve a one year supervisory probation period, if not previously completed?
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Do you currently hold an FAA certification as a control tower operator or an AOV? Must include legible copy of FAA card(s) with application.
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Do you possess a valid, not expired, DD Form 2992, Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operational Duty (e.g., Civilian FAA Class II Certification) or equivalent? Include legible copies with application. Illegible copies will result in disqualification.
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If selected for this position, are you willing to submit to an extensive background investigation to determine suitability (if applicable)?
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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?
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This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health & ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment physical and willing to maintain a level of physical fitness to obtain and maintain employment as required?
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Do you acknowledge that if selected for this position, may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station in military or commercial aircraft?
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Do you possess extensive knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration Order (FAAO) 7110.65, Air Traffic Control?
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This is a Drug Testing position in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 95-2, Air Traffic Control, Airfield/Heliport, and Airspace Operations; AR 40-8, Temporary Flying Restriction Due to Exogenous Factors Affecting Aircrew Efficiency; and AR-600-85, The Army Substance Abuse Program. Personnel must pass drug screening prior to hiring and will be subject to periodic and random drug testing. 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?
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Have you graduated from a formal Department of Defense (DoD)/Department of Transportation (DoT) basic air traffic control course and able to obtain and maintain a facility-rating in an ATC facility (Control Tower Operator (CTO) or Ground Controlled Approach (CGA)? (Must include legible copy of either CTO, AOV and Pink Card) with application).
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Are you willing to occasionally work other than normal duty hours or overtime, if required, to support to support operational requirements or contingencies? (Airfield operating hours range from 16-24 hours per day, 5-7 days per week. All non-supervisory positions work rotating shift work in order to support published operational hours as well as occasional operations outside operating hours.)
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This position requires a physical presence in the work center and is not a permanent remote/telework position. Telework may be authorized on a case-by-case basis due to extenuating circumstances but is not guaranteed. If eligible, do you still want to be considered for this position?
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If selected for this position, do you understand that you must be willing to relocate to the duty station of this position at your own expense?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in completing the Occupational Questionnaire. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in making preliminary screening decisions for this position. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. Particularly, your resume must support the response to the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire. Additional steps in the selections process are designed to verify your stated level of experience and capability.
Respond to all question. For each, choose the response that best describes your experience and/or training. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application.
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Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (e.g., GS-11) which prepared you to work in this position. Specialized experience is defined as:
Experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the level of work of the specialization for which application is made. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations. Issuing control instructions and advice to pilots in the vicinity of airports to assure proper separation of aircraft and to expedite their safe and efficient movement as prescribed in Federal Aviation Administration Order (FAAO) 7110.65.
This specialization also requires: Ability to act decisively under stressful situations and to maintain alertness over sustained periods of pressure; Skill to coordinate plans and actions with pilots and other controllers; and Judgment to select and take the safest and most effective course of action from among several available choices.
Experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the level of work of the specialization for which application is made. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations. Issuing control instructions and advice to pilots in the vicinity of airports to assure proper separation of aircraft and to expedite their safe and efficient movement as prescribed in Federal Aviation Administration Order (FAAO) 7110.65.
This specialization also requires: Ability to act decisively under stressful situations and to maintain alertness over sustained periods of pressure; Skill to coordinate plans and actions with pilots and other controllers; and Judgment to select and take the safest and most effective course of action from among several available choices.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Managing day to day functions of an ATC facility involved with air traffic control and maintenance support for full time ATC operations.
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Serving as the ATC Training Supervisor for tower facilities by establishing training for both developmental and full performance level controllers and materials aimed at qualification, proficiency, and overall standardization of the controller workforce at Army ATC facilities; and setting training performance standards and recommends ways to improve performance of employees on their performance.
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Ensuring all newly assigned personnel receive training in accordance with applicable regulations within prescribed time limits or elimination actions that require documentation of performance deficiencies; and directing controller qualification, proficiency, and remedial training for the Army ATC facility.
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Conducting proficiency training on changes to FAA, Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of the Army (DA) regulations and providing guidance on implementation.
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Providing developmental, proficiency, and remedial classroom or practical training as required; maintaining Air Traffic Controller training records and making entries in accordance with regulations; providing on-the-job training instruction and guidance to trainee controllers involved in qualification training for their FAA CTO and/or ATCS certificate.
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Directing the development of current and long-range plans, ensuring that equipment, facilities, funds, manpower, supplies, and other support requirements are adequate and available.
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Continuously coordinating with officials of FAA and other Army and Air Force units on aviation matters and liaisons with higher headquarters to ensure all command directives are followed.
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Maintaining current knowledge of each functional area within the unit, especially ATC operations.
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Knowledge in the controlling of air traffic to insure the safe, orderly and expeditious movement along air routes and at airports when a knowledge of aircraft separation standards and control techniques, and the ability to apply them properly, often under conditions of great stress, are required.
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Knowledge providing preflight and in-flight assistance to aircraft requiring a knowledge of the information pilots need to conduct safe flights and the ability to present that information clearly and concisely.
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Knowledge in the development, coordination, and management of air traffic control programs.
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Extensive knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing the movement of air traffic.
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Knowledge of Military Aviation Operations and Airspace Management other than ATC.
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Knowledge of facility project management and experience or training with unified facilities criteria to develop and/or evaluate ATC Tower, Airfield Operations Buildings, and Airfield criteria and make recommendations as a Subject Matter Expert to facility managers and/or project managers.
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Experience and/or training with Army ATC navigation and communication equipment (CM300, LMR, IVSR, NVR, PRC, NDB, AAAS/IDS5).
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Experience and/or training on ARNG Training Center range/operations and/or Joint DoD Aviation operations.
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Directing and monitoring the development and implementation of policies and programs to ensure maximum utilization of unit resources.
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Planning, directing and implementing cost effective changes, ensuring the overall effectiveness of the unit in carrying out is mission is not compromised.
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Conducting periodic written and practical evaluations of team members, identifying performance deficiencies, and recommending corrective measures concerning their work.
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Establishing standards to be met, conducting on-site inspections, and ensuring that follow-up training and information is provided to individuals and sections.
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Experience preparing and executing for Army ATC Aviation Resource Management Surveys (ARMS) and Quality Assurance Evaluations.
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Giving advice, counsel, or instruction to incumbents on both work and administrative matters.
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Helping resolve complaints from incumbents, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager.
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Effecting minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other actions in more serious cases.
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Identifying developmental and training needs of incumbents, providing or arranging for needed development and training.
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Finding ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed and develops performance standards.
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Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results; and determining objectives, setting priorities, and delegating work; accepting responsibility for mistakes; and complying with established control systems and rules.
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Anticipating and meeting the needs of both internal and external customers and delivering high-quality products and services; and committed to continuous improvement.
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Making well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data is limited, or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceiving the impact and implications of decisions.
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Open to change and new information; rapidly adapting to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
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Behaving in an honest, fair, and ethical manner and showing consistency in words and actions.
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Modeling high standards of ethics by treating others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect; and considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
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Making clear and convincing oral presentations; listening effectively; and clarifying information as needed.
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Identifying and analyzing problems; weighing relevance and accuracy of information; generating and evaluating alternative solutions; and making recommendations.
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Dealing effectively with pressure; remaining optimistic and persistent, even under adversity; and recovering quickly from setbacks.
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Writing in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
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Mentoring subordinates to perform ATC training specialist duties; and planning work to be accomplished, setting and adjusting short-term priorities, and preparing schedules for completion of work.
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Assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, the capabilities of incumbents; and evaluating work performance of subordinates.
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Interviewing candidates for positions in the unit; recommending appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions.
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Organizational Leadership - previous training and/or experience towards developing leadership skills and increasing levels of leadership positions.
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Organizational Management - previous experience completing administrative tasks, program management, and process improvement.
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Federal Supervisory experience - previous experience and/or training as a Federal supervisor to include managing supervisory programs and processes.
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Teamwork - previous experience or training developing teams and working as a team member to accomplish mutual goals and objectives.
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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 and 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.