SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) ACCELERATED HIRE TITLE 5

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) ACCELERATED HIRE TITLE 5, Position Description Number T5914000 and is part of the HI 297 CAOS, National Guard. LOCATION: 297th Air Traffic Control Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG), Barbers Point, Hawaii

Duties

Under this Accelerated-Hire announcement, all applicants who meet the minimum requirements at the grade level for which they apply will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. Veteran's Preference and category rating DOES NOT APPLY for this announcement under the Accelerated Hiring Authority. SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The purpose of this position is to manage and direct Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower and radar approach control (RAPCON) functions. The scope of which includes all manpower, organizations, management, and training activities; provides oversight for the appropriation and use of resources, financial issues, and equipment for ATC operations. Performs air traffic control duties in the control tower and radar facility and must be facility-rated in all air traffic control facilities assigned to the location. Plans and directs, on a multi-year basis, tasks to be performed by ATC personnel. Determines priorities, assigns tasks, and delegates responsibilities to the shift supervisors. Provides direction and makes decisions regarding problems. Interprets higher headquarters and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) policy statements and provides specific guidance for ATC personnel. Determines effect and makes recommendations on such issues as policy statements or proposed rules changes presented by higher headquarters or FAA. Services as expert counsel on trends, planning and developments in the National Airspace System (NAS) to ensure operational preparedness. Develops and negotiates written agreements and other matters pertaining to facility operation with management members of FAA facilities, the local airport, and military units. Formulates noise abatement procedures and serves as community focal point concerning noise abatement proposals and procedures. Ensures ATC services and ATC equipment are provided at optimum operational levels. Constructs and implements facility shift schedules. Establishes facility operational and administrative procedures and develops evaluation criteria. Maintains technical and administrative skills relevant to ATC to ensure effective and efficient operation of facilities in accordance with FAA, US Air Force (USAF), Air National Guard (ANG), and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and directives. Evaluates unusual requirements, formulates solutions, and directs development of instruments approach or departure procedures to accommodate local needs. Ensures Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) are reviewed, directs obstacle evaluations regarding proposed construction, and makes recommendations to the FAA. Evaluates airspace requirements, formulates modification, and negotiates proposals with the FAA. Ensures optimum staffing levels by anticipating increases in operational demands. Determines staffing requirements, temporary or otherwise, and directs acquisition measures. Appraises and selects candidates for employment. Renders advice, counsel, and instruction to employees. Evaluates job performances, writes appraisals, and directs remedial measures to correct discrepancies. Performs other duties as assigned. Details of the duties and responsibilities are contained in the applicable position description (T5914000) can be provided to you by HRO.

Qualifications and evaluation

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Education

NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a. Relocation incentives may be granted only after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Hawaii National Guard. b. In addition to your application, documents of last performance appraisal, past civilian performance, letter of recommendations, and or military performance may be submitted. c. The applicant's resume package may include military service experiences and/or civilian experiences; military and/or civilian performance reports; training certificates; and official college transcripts. d. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). e. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. f. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. g.Financial Suitability - It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination. h. Qualified candidates in the second through sixth categories will be referred in order if there are no qualified applicants in the first through fifth categories. i. Security requirements. A technician is subject to the personnel security requirements in accordance with State and NGB Publications. In addition prior to appointment, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law. Items checked include, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility. IAW 5 CFR 302.203, the following, among others, may be included as disqualifying reasons: Dismissal from employment for delinquency or misconduct; Criminal, infamous, dishonest, immoral, or notoriously disgraceful conduct; Intentional false statement or deception or fraud in examination or appointment; Habitual use of intoxicating beverages to excess; Reasonable doubt as to the loyalty of the person involved to the Government of the United States; Any legal or other disqualification which makes the individual unfit for service; Lack of United States Citizenship. j. Training/Certification requirements. All applicants for a position with designated developmental training requirements must be informed in advance that failure to complete the required certifications/course(s) will be cause for removal from the position. An example of required developmental training is proponent course(s) at the National Guard Professional Education Center. The HRO will require the applicant to submit a written statement to the effect that they understand they must either satisfactorily complete the appropriate certification/course(s) or corrective action will be taken. k. Medical/physical requirements IAW DoDI 6055.05-M, paragraph C1.3.3.1, all Federal Wage System (FWS) and identified General Schedule (GS) selectees, prior to appointment, will meet any medical standards or physical requirements designated for the position. l. Cost of living allowances (COLA) vary from island to island. COLA is subject to change without notice. m. Current T32 Technicians/T5 employees who have permanent tenure will occupy this position as a Temporary Promotion Year to Year not to exceed 5 years. Temporary promotion may be converted to a Permanent Promotion without further competition if the position becomes available. Selectee may return to his/her former graded position when the Temporary Promotion is no longer needed and may be effected at any time without adverse action procedures. n. T5 Employees/T32 Technicians with permanent tenure will lose their permanent status if selected and will be converted to T5/T32 Indefinite. If selected Indefinite tenure appointments may be separated when their services are no longer needed or when funding is no longer available via a 30-day termination notice. Indefinite tenure appointments will be eligible for health and life insurance coverage and will be covered under a retirement system. o. New Indefinite appointments may acquire permanent status depending upon future force structure requirements; indefinite tenure appointments do not serve a trial period. Indefinite tenure appointments may be separated when their services are no longer needed or when funding is no longer available via a 30-day termination notice. Indefinite tenure appointments will be eligible for health and life insurance coverage and will be covered under a retirement system.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13080217A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required documents

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Your 2-page resume and other documents must be submitted showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you. Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade. Education, certifications or licensures. If your resume does not meet the above requirements, you will automatically be disqualified for the position. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You may submit supporting documentation (certificates, certifications, transcripts, etc.) with your application. Copy of SF-50 if you are currently or previously a Federal Employee. Transcripts

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in standard administrative and correspondence practices required to manage administrative functions such as; publications, technical orders, operating instructions, filing plans, etc. is required. General knowledge of military; organization, including familiarity with ANG/USAF Major Command hierarchy and internal structure, operational methods, rank, customs, and protocol is needed. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in community relations dealing with sensitive issues, working with the media under normal and emergency conditions, and supervising airshow/concentrated military exercises or similar public/military aviation events. Necessitates routing contact, coordination, and negotiation with managers and staff of Airport Management, military units, and regional FAA ATC facilities. Necessitates occasional contact with area airport operators, public/special interest groups, and members of the civilian flying community. Contact involves: Formal/informal meetings, conferences, public forums, and telephone conversations. 3. Comprehensive experience as a full performance level air traffic controller certified in both tower and radar facilities. Recent ATC facility management experience is mandatory. Extensive knowledge of air traffic control rules and regulations is required. Specific experience required; base-level support for military operations and formulating agreements concerning complex terminal airspace configurations. Working knowledge needed concerning; noise abatement, budget process, ATCALS, MACA, and safety programs. 4. Working knowledge in the development and maintenance of Terminal Instrument Approach Procedures (TERPS) and Airspace designs is desired. 5. Comprehensive knowledge of sound management practice is needed. Comprehensive experience in flying and commercial airport operations, supervising and managing a large staff in support of aviation operations, strategic and long-range planning, providing vision and guidance is highly desired. Requires substantial coordination and integration of work efforts to furnish required services to the flying mission. 6. Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in the FAA Airport Noise Abatement Program, managing large operational and capital budgets, and ground and air accident programs to include bird hazard reduction and national FA incursion programs. 7. Must possess current and valid FAA ATC Specialist Certificate/Control Tower Operator Certificate (CTO).