SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL)

SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL)

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Meridian, Mississippi

Salary Range: $121534 - $157996 Per Year

Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION WITH NO MILITARY REQUIREMENT. This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL), Position Description Number PDT5914000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.

Major Duties:

• As a SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL), GS-2152-13, you will 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. 1. 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. Ensures integrity of classified programs and operations. Incumbent is the immediate (first-level) supervisor of air traffic controllers who are actively engaged in the separation and control of air traffic. 2. 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. Analyzes and verifies data supporting Airbase Installation Compatibility Use Zone (AICUZ) program requirements and services as operational coordinator regarding AICUZ issues to Environmental Engineering. 3. 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. 4. 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. Originates requests for environmental assessments pertaining to TERPS and airspace modifications, serves as ATC liaison to Environmental Engineering and is attentive to environmental topics. 5. 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. Assesses and authorizes personnel actions, disciplinary measures, and policy changes. Makes determinations on grievances unresolved by subordinates. Originates and/or evaluates employee award nomination packages and approves submission. Grants leave to employees based on facility staffing and operation requirements. Ensures validity of ATC specialist's medical certificates and the integrity of random drug-testing programs. 6. 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. 7. 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. Ensures facility participation on base ATCALS committee. 8. 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. At the direction of the host commander incumbent chairs base Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems Boars. Incumbent represents Air Traffic Services on the Base Safety Board. 9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: A GS-11 and higher Air Traffic Control Specialist is a graduate of a formal DoD/DOT basic air traffic control course and will obtain and maintain facility-ratings in dual ATC facilities (RFC/GCA/Radar Approach Control (RAPCON)/Control Tower). GENERAL EXPERIENCE: All series personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level and must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level. Must have the education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. Experiences, education, or training that demonstrated the ability to follow directions and to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures and that otherwise demonstrates the ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 12 months experience equivalent to at least GS-11 or GS-12, respectively. Experienced in a military or civilian air traffic facility. Experienced Air Traffic Controller leadership roles in multiple ATC facility-rated locations (control tower and radar). Experienced facility chief at low-density towers, radar or airspace information centers or served as a facility chief in tactical towers, GCA radars and AICs. Experienced in managing the administration work of an ATC facility. Formulated and coordinated letters of agreement, operations letters and facility memorandums. Prepared duty rosters and assigned duties to personnel. Knowledgeable in facility flight check requirements for navigational aids, radar and radio communications equipment. Experienced in the planning and organizing ATC activities for tower, GCA radar, airspace information centers and verified facility compliance with Army and FAA standards. Evaluated ATC operations and work performance. Reviewed and prepared reports. Coordinated ATC activities with other facilities. Prepared and updated situation maps. Prepared Standard Instrument Approach, Enroute, and Departure Procedures (TERPS) for assigned facility/NAVAID. Knowledge is mandatory of ATC procedures and techniques; AO planning and programming; aircraft accident and incident reporting and investigation procedures; hazardous air traffic report procedures (HATR); NAS management utilization and planning principles; federal rule-making actions; environmental requirements which apply to AO management; ATC management of mobile assets and unit type code taskings for AO; AMPOS functions; AM functions; principles of meteorology; USAF airfield and airspace criteria; radio interference reporting procedures; flight inspection of navigational aids and AO facilities procedures; theater air control system functions and operations and combat airspace management; International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), FAA, and notice-to-airman (NOTAM) procedures; and radar, navigational aids, and communications maintenance structure and responsibilities. If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager. NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a. 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). b. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. c. 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. d. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement. e. If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements.

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/12847815~ A 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/.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-12