Air Traffic Assistant

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Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Conditions of Employment Continued: Possess a prior 5-skill level in Air Force Airfield Management or possess a certification of completion from the Basic Airport Safety and Operations Specialist school (ASOS) or Advanced Airport Safety and Operations Specialist (ASOS) is highly desired. Able to handle firearms and non-lethal munitions, while responding and collaborating during bird and wildlife responses. Position requires access to firearms and employee must sign DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence may not occupy this position in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended 30 Sep 96. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. IAW AFMAN 44-198, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. May be required to respond to short notice recall supporting unscheduled landings, takeoff, contingencies, or exercises. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station in government vehicles, or on military or commercial aircraft. The duties of this position meet all requirements as a Factor 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. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CANNOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,"). Must have verified normal color and nights vision, and licensed/skilled/abled to safely drive a range of general-purpose vehicles necessary to conduct airfield inspections and checks, as well as respond to airfield events in all weather conditions. "The duties of this position meet 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. This position is emergency essential. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Emergency-Essential duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an Emergency-Essential position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Air Traffic Assistance Series 2154. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Qualifying specialized experience may have been gained in work such as: Civilian or military aircraft operations work, such as flight instructor, instrument rated pilot, flight engineer, or air transport pilot; FAA certified dispatcher for an air carrier; Flight information expediter involved in determining flight times of airplanes and transmitting information to flight operations and command centers; Civilian or military air traffic controller; Flight data processor. Examples of specialized experience includes: Knowledge of the principles, concepts, programs, and methodology of a professional military airfield industry, operations, command and control, Department of Defense standards, and Air Force airfield categorization, airfield management operations, practices, procedures, and established unified facility and service regulations, requirements, and techniques related to the airfields and airfield management programs Practical knowledge of airfields and inspection methodologies, such as condition of runways, taxiways, aprons, operational status of airfield support facilities (airfield lighting, barriers, navigational aids, etc.) and fixed and mobile obstacles that are violations to airfield standards and safety issues that may restrict aircraft operations and issuance of NOTAMs; Knowledge of airfield regulations, procedures, and programs to analyze and resolve problems of a procedural or factual nature, understands and can comply with airfield driving and training program requirements. OR EDUCATION/TRAINING: Successful completion of

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