Job summary

You will serve as a Special Category Facility Watch Supervisor/Control Tower Watch Supervisor on either the day, evening or weekend shift in the Air Traffic Control Facility (ATCF) at NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE.

Major duties

You will operate as a Control Tower Watch Supervisor for the Control Tower as well as in other positions to include Flight Data, Clearance Delivery, Ground control, Local control, Tower Supervisor and Special Category Facility Watch Supervisor. You will be assigned on a rotational basis as Tower Supervisor having responsibility for the overall control tower, class D airspace, and ATC personnel during the assigned shift performing separation and control of air traffic or airspace functions. You will ensure the use of proper control procedures and techniques by assigned personnel, and ensure effective coordination within the facility and between facilities. You will develop training curriculum, course outlines, instructional material, visual aids, simulated control situations, etc., for teaching particular procedures of operations applicable to the control tower. You will administer qualification, rating, proficiency and refresher examinations. You will serve as an ATC Specialist providing ATC services and maintain certification on all operating positions and clearance delivery.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Assuring proper separation of aircraft by providing air traffic control (ATC) and instructions through all Control Tower operating positions - Local Control, Ground Control, Clearance Delivery, and Flight Data - to experienced and student pilots, other Tower and Radar controllers, and ground vehicles; 2) Providing ATC services in complex airspace to a wide range of military and civilian aircraft under both visual and instrument flight rules; 3) Training air traffic controllers in different positions within a Control Tower; and 4) Providing assistance in ensuring ATC operations, methods, and techniques are followed in a safe manner. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/air-traffic-control-series-2152. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT DEVELOPING OTHERS ORAL COMMUNICATION STATION TERMINAL You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.