AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-2152, Air Traffic Control Series. SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience in 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. This specialized experience also requires the 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. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in- grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE:
Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of approach procedure flyability and air traffic control policies, procedures, flight inspection requirements, geography, electronic data processing, and navigational aids characteristics in order to certify instrument flight procedures. 2. Knowledge of the principles and concepts or aeronautical navigation, airspace management and air traffic control systems. 3. Expert knowledge of US and foreign terminal instrument procedures (TERPS) criteria and application. 4. Comprehensive knowledge of USAF, FAA, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) manuals, handbooks, regulations, and other publications, pertaining to flight information publication requirements. 5. Comprehensive knowledge of National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) Aeronautical Information Publication Libraries and ability to extract required data from all associated source reference materials. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to prepare and present guidance using tact and diplomacy during interaction with US and foreign aviation authorities. 7. Skill using various computer software and various applications ranging from Air Force (TERPS (AFTERPS) to Microsoft office products. PART-TIME OR UNPAID
Experience:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK
Experience:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Experience:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience in 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. This specialized experience also requires the 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. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in- grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE:
Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of approach procedure flyability and air traffic control policies, procedures, flight inspection requirements, geography, electronic data processing, and navigational aids characteristics in order to certify instrument flight procedures. 2. Knowledge of the principles and concepts or aeronautical navigation, airspace management and air traffic control systems. 3. Expert knowledge of US and foreign terminal instrument procedures (TERPS) criteria and application. 4. Comprehensive knowledge of USAF, FAA, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) manuals, handbooks, regulations, and other publications, pertaining to flight information publication requirements. 5. Comprehensive knowledge of National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) Aeronautical Information Publication Libraries and ability to extract required data from all associated source reference materials. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to prepare and present guidance using tact and diplomacy during interaction with US and foreign aviation authorities. 7. Skill using various computer software and various applications ranging from Air Force (TERPS (AFTERPS) to Microsoft office products. PART-TIME OR UNPAID
Experience:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK
Experience:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- Department:
2152 Air Traffic Control - Salary Range:
$82,709 to $107,526 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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