Career Field Administrator

Air Education and Training Command • Randolph AFB, TX

5d

About The Position

Serves as a senior-level air traffic control specialist and technical 2152 Career Field Advisor for the Department of the Air Force and the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC). Applies expertise in functional/technical air traffic control systems and programs to analyze, research, and develop communications procedures, and evaluate plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned AFPC programs. This includes applying expert knowledge of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations at Radar Approach Control Systems (RAPCONS) and Tower locations, including combined facilities. The role involves documenting traffic counts, activity reports, and planning/programming decisions to meet AFPC and Air Force requirements. Additionally, the position requires preparing and delivering oral presentations, such as technical and strategic briefings, training sessions, and consultations with various governmental and international aviation organizations to secure cooperation and resolve issues. The incumbent will represent AFPC in working groups and meetings, potentially chairing them, and host discussions with Air Force and MAJCOM representatives to resolve classification concepts and other issues. The role also involves representing AFPC in meetings with delegates from the Air Force, sister services, FAA, and ICAO, and preparing recommendations concerning program criteria, position types, functional coverage, and exceptions to policies.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A SECRET security clearance may be required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Knowledge of military, ICAO, Air Traffic Control (ATC) regulations and operating procedures; and working knowledge of fixed and deployable air traffic control equipment and technology is critical to the successful performance of the work.
• At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.
• Comprehensive knowledge of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and ATC aviation rules, regulations, equipment and operating procedures to analyze, develop, and evaluate plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned AFFSA and AFPC DP2ZS.
• Traffic count programs and specific IFR and VFR operations performed at RAPCON and Towers (ATARS), mastery of all aspects of airspace and air traffic control concepts, methodology, operations, functions and management as they apply to airspace management required in performing the technical and administrative duties of this position and knowledge of test and evaluation methodologies to develop and implement advanced or innovative modifications to standard accepted methods, necessitated by unique limitations and requirements of operational testing.
• One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
• Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of FOA level plans and programs described in FAA, DoD, and Air Force publications for conducting major operations such as Agency consistency reviews, SCPD/CPD development, airspace matters, or similar technical air traffic control IFR/VFR operations.
• Knowledge of FOA program goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various FAA, DoD, federal, and international entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations concerning 2152 air traffic control.
• Knowledge of the application of air traffic control operations and training as it applies to assigned FAA, DoD and Air Force programs which include knowledge in RAPCON and Tower facilities.
• Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies; and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of air traffic control operations in a FOA, MAJCOM, and Unit level programs.
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.
• Ability to explain concepts involving sequence and separating, traffic count categories and complexity factors that are utilized and considered when performing classification reviews. This ability is needed to communicate/explain technical and strategic RAPCON and Tower type of work to HR personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or training in writing plans for air traffic control equipment and procedures is desirable
• At least 10 years of ATC experience and experience in the ATC career field within the last 3 years is highly desired.
• Valid air traffic controller certification is highly recommended.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with OPM, DoD and Air Force level HR, Classification, Air traffic control tactical and strategic control instructions is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Applies expert/extensive and technical knowledge of air traffic control systems to analyze, research, and develop communications procedures, and evaluate plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned AFPC programs.
• Applies expert and technical knowledge of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) work performed at Radar Approach Control System (RAPCONS) and Tower locations to include combined facilities.
• Documents GS-2152 traffic count, activity reports and SCPD/CPD planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet AFPC and Air Force level requirements.
• Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as technical and strategic GS-2152 briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with Air Force, Sister Services, FAA, and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to secure cooperation, resolve controversial issues, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned program(s).
• Represents AFPC in working groups, steering groups, or other meetings, conferences, seminars, etc.
• May chair such groups or meetings when the meeting is in the incumbent's area of assignment.
• Hosts meetings with HAF and MAJCOM representatives to discuss/resolve 2152 classification concepts and/or other issues of common interest.
• Represents AFPC in meetings and conferences with delegates from Air Force, the sister services, FAA, and/or ICAO.
• Prepares, analyzes, and makes recommendations concerning program criteria, types of positions to be included, functional coverage within assigned occupational groups and exceptions or waivers to existing policies and procedures.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed