Air Traffic Control Tower Watch Supervisor

Federal government of the United States

  • Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
  • $101,988 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
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Supervisory statusNo Security clearanceDrug testYes Position sensitivity and riskTrust determination process
Financial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberAF-FY24-GS-2152-10-SPLASH Control number 782477300This job is open toVideosDutiesThe United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg Space Force Base (CA) is searching for a Control Tower Watch Supervisor (GS-2152-10).Description:
The primary purpose of this position is: To provide visual flight rules (VFR) air traffic control services to aircraft operating in the vicinity of an airport or on the controlled movement area of the airfield, providing for the safe, orderly, and expeditious air traffic flow.Ideal Candidate:
Ideal candidate will have prior experience as a certified active-duty USAF or USAF Civilian Air Traffic Control Tower Watch Supervisor.Individual must:
1. Provide DD214 copy with Honorable discharge.
2. Provide front and back copies of Federal Aviation Administration Credential card for Air Traffic Control Specialist qualifications and/or Radar Approach Control Pink card copy for all ratings held.
3. Meet medical requirements for Civilian DoD/Federal Air Traffic Control Specialists and obtain and provide a copy of a current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing the movement of air traffic.
2. Knowledge of Terminal Air Traffic Control (ATC) Procedures, including tower procedures.
3. Knowledge of the functional/operational limitations of all ATC equipment, as well as approach lighting, airfield lighting, weather instructions, navigational aids (NAVAIDS), remote status indicators, arresting systems, landlines, and any other equipment pertaining to ATC services.
4. Knowledge of weather phenomena and localized effects.
5. Ability to make rapid and precise judgments in a real-time work situation, remain calm under conditions that are stressful, coordinate many different processes at once, and adjust rapidly to changes in the traffic pattern and tempo of work activity.
6. Ability to communicate effectively (rapidly, clearly, and distinctly) orally and in writing; to act decisively in emergency situations; and to provide appropriate reporting procedures as required.RequirementsConditions of employment
  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • This position is not eligible for telework
  • PCS / Incentive funding is available.
  • Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
  • Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
  • May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
  • May be required to respond to short notice recall to support unscheduled emergency air traffic and/or contingencies/exercises to support the mission.
  • Must complete all training requirements within locally prescribed time limits to obtain and maintain a full facility rating in facility of assignment.
  • The physical requirements of this position.
  • The incumbent must have the ability to meet and maintain on a continuing basis, the physical, mental, and medical standards for ATC duties as specified by the OPM qualification standard for GS-2152.
  • The position may require the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions
  • The incumbent must accomplish local limited weather observer certification requirements administered by base weather flight.
  • IAW DoDI 3020-42 this position has been locally or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity.
  • The incumbent of this position may be required to perform additional duties as related to the administrative management of the Control Tower and Squadron.
  • This position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively.
QualificationsThe 2152 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed .There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.Additional informationCandidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

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