TITLE 5 SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) (MI CRTC)

Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the dates of each period of employment (from MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY) and the number of hours worked per week. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

For additional information see: What to include in your resume. NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Progressively responsible experience that demonstrated the potential for learning and performing air traffic control work.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 36 months 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.

For Terminal Positions: 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 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.

DOD PRIORITY PLACEMENT PROGRAM Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade

THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED NATIONAL GUARD POSITION The primary purpose of this position is: 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

Originates and implements facility training agenda, specifies evaluation standards, and ensures compliance with USAF/ANG regulations. Determines standards and evaluation criterion regarding individual employee performance. Manages and directs facility budget preparation and submits budget to ANG/host base support function. Plans and programs ATC and ATCALS requirements and manages acquisition of equipment or upgrades to ATC facilities.

Provides insight concerning revisions of USAF/ANG fiscal policy or acquisition procedures. Conducts and directs aircraft accident reporting or ATC incident inquires. Ensures accurate accurate and timely reports to agencies or departments having oversight responsibility. Implements and ensures compliance with operational and occupational safety programs. Serves as focal point for the use of the squadron's mobile tower and/or MPN-14k radar equipment to provide required ATC service.

Initiates and composes operating agreements which will facilitate the use of the tactical equipment and ensures the operation will be in accordance with current USAF/ANG/DoD rules, regulations, and policy. Coordinates with the FAA Airways Facility Sector Manager to ensure proper operation and continuity of service of FAA owned equipment at the facility.

This function is responsible for maintenance of all electronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical, communication, weather, and radar equipment assigned these facilities. The proper operation of which is critical to flight safety. The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.