TITLE 5 SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) (MI 127th OSS)

Air National Guard Units•Selfridge ANG Base, MI

About The Position

This National Guard Title 5 excepted-service position with the Michigan 127th Wing manages and directs Air Traffic Control Tower and Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) functions. The role oversees manpower, organizations, management, training, resources, finances, and equipment for air traffic control operations, and provides technical and administrative supervision to subordinate personnel. The position plans and directs air traffic control work over multiple years; develops and negotiates written operating agreements with FAA facilities, the local airport, and military units; and serves as the community focal point for noise-abatement proposals and procedures. It evaluates unusual operational requirements, develops solutions, and directs the development of instrument approach or departure procedures to address local needs. It ensures Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) are reviewed, oversees obstacle evaluations for proposed construction, and makes recommendations to the FAA. The role anticipates operational demand and determines staffing needs, including temporary staffing, directing acquisition measures as needed. It manages facility budget preparation and submits budgets to the ANG or host-base support function. It plans and programs air traffic control and air traffic control and landing systems (ATCALS) requirements, manages equipment acquisition or facility upgrades, and coordinates use of the squadron’s mobile tower and/or MPN-14k radar equipment. It initiates and prepares operating agreements to support tactical equipment use in accordance with current USAF, ANG, and DOD rules, regulations, and policy. The position is designated as essential personnel and may be required to serve in preparation for or response to a state emergency or disaster declaration. Irregular, overtime, or other-than-normal duty hours may be required, and temporary duty travel by military or commercial aircraft or vehicle may be necessary. The employee must maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities associated with the job.

Requirements

42 months of specialized experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the applicable specialization, including comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations.
For terminal positions, experience issuing control instructions and advice to pilots near airports to ensure aircraft separation and safe, efficient movement.
Ability to act decisively under stressful situations and maintain alertness over sustained periods of pressure.
Skill in coordinating plans and actions with pilots and other controllers.
Judgment to choose the safest and most effective course of action among available options.
Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate and/or Control Tower Operator Certificate.
Valid flight physical.
U.S. citizenship.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the position’s appropriate security clearance.
Valid civilian driver’s license.
Must be eligible to perform the duties under the Lautenberg Amendment; an individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform this position’s duties.
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Must participate in direct deposit.
May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft or vehicle for temporary duty assignments.
Must provide employment dates and hours worked per week in the resume; resumes are limited to two pages for this announcement.
If applicable, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct Air Traffic Control Tower and Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) functions.
Oversee staffing, organizations, management, training activities, resources, financial matters, and equipment for air traffic control operations.
Provide technical and administrative supervision to subordinate personnel.
Plan and direct air traffic control personnel tasks on a multi-year basis.
Develop and negotiate written agreements and other facility-operation matters with FAA facilities, the local airport, and military units.
Formulate noise-abatement procedures and serve as the community focal point for noise-abatement proposals and procedures.
Evaluate unusual requirements, formulate solutions, and direct the development of instrument approach or departure procedures for local needs.
Ensure Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) are reviewed; direct obstacle evaluations for proposed construction and make recommendations to the FAA.
Anticipate increased operational demands, determine staffing requirements, and direct measures to acquire temporary or other staffing.
Manage facility budget preparation and submit the budget to ANG or host-base support functions.
Plan and program air traffic control and ATCALS requirements; manage acquisition of equipment and upgrades to air traffic control facilities.
Serve as the focal point for use of the squadron’s mobile tower and/or MPN-14k radar equipment to provide air traffic control service.
Initiate and prepare operating agreements for tactical equipment use and ensure operations comply with current USAF, ANG, and DOD rules, regulations, and policy.
Maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities as required by legal and regulatory requirements, the organization, and its mission.
Perform essential-personnel duties in preparation for or response to a state emergency or disaster declaration, as required.