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Air Traffic Control Specialist Trainee for Flight Service Stations in the State of Alaska.

The State of Alaska has the only Federal Flight Service Stations.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

11/07/2023 to 11/05/2024

* Salary

$42,491 - $42,491 per year

Salary range includes 31.32% locality pay. In addition, 2.01% Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) is authorized. Locality and COLA are subject to change.

* Pay scale & grade

AT AQ

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Locations

Many vacancies in the following locations:

* Juneau, AK

* Fairbanks, AK

* Kenai, AK

* Telework eligible

No

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Temporary - 13 months

* Work schedule

Full-time -

* Service

Excepted

* Promotion potential

NA

* Job family (Series)

2152 Air Traffic Control

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Other

* Drug test

Yes

* Announcement number

AAL-FAA-24-PUB NOT-87054

* Control number

759198200

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This job is open to

* Individuals with disabilities

Clarification from the agency

Public Announcement for Individuals With Disabilities and Individuals with Targeted Disabilities

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Duties

This is a public announcement to apply to a FAA position open to Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and Persons with Targeted Disabilities (PWTD). Individuals seeking to apply to this job opportunity should visit the following site for additional information about the PWD/PWTD eligibility criteria: https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/hrpm/emp/emp_sup/emp-1-26h/

* This is a developmental Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) position responsible for providing preflight briefings and inflight assistance to pilots, requiring knowledge of the information needed to conduct safe flights. Developmental controllers receive a wide range of training in FSS processes as well as weather, communication, navigational and other equipment. As an ATCS, you will receive pay increases as you successfully complete the progressive phases (benchmarks) of controller training at your assigned facility.

* Prior experience or training in air traffic control is not required. If a candidate applies for and is selected under this temporary trainee announcement, all of the employment conditions associated with this AT-AQ position will apply.

* As a new ATCS, you will spend your first several weeks of employment in an intensive training program. While attending academy training, you will be on a temporary appointment. Academy students receive basic air traffic control training through the FAA Academy in a virtual environment, which includes complete occupational indoctrination including highlights of Federal employment and basic air traffic training in both a classroom and laboratory environment.

* Upon successful completion of the FAA Air Traffic Basics Course, continued training will be held at the FAA Alaska Flight Service Station Academy (AFSTA) in Kenai, AK. While attending academy training, you will remain on a temporary appointment. Academy students will receive basic air traffic control training that includes familiarization with the FSS organizational structure and functions, and basic air traffic training in both a classroom and laboratory environment that simulates actual FSS job functions.

* Individuals who do not successfully complete training at the FAA Academy, AFSTA and all other necessary requirements will have their employment terminated.

* Prior failure of FAA Academy or AFSTA training or prior declination of permanent facility placement offer after completing Academy training may constitute a basis for non-selection and/or veterans' preference pass over.

* ATCS's will be paid long-term expense rate (per diem) while attending the AFSTA in Kenai, AK, to help offset daily cost of living expenses.

* Upon successful completion of the AFSTA initial training program & other employment requirements, newly hired ATCS's will be offered a permanent appointment at an FAA FSS facility with a basic salary of $57,422, which includes 31.32% locality pay. A cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be based on facility assignment and is subject to change. Applicants with prior ATC experience will have their salary set in accordance with the ATCS Collective Bargaining Agreement.

* Age Requirement: Applicants must not have reached their 56th birthday in order to be considered.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* US Citizenship is required.

* Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

* Designated or Random Drug Testing required.

* Position sensitivity is Moderate Risk; may be required to complete a background investigation.

* A one-year probationary period may be required.

* All applicants must pass the Air Traffic Skills Assessment (ATSA) Exam

Qualifications

ALL CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE 5 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OUTLINED IN THIS SECTION. ADDITIONAL POOL ELIGIBILITIES ARE REQUIRED BASED ON SPECIFIC POOL ELECTION. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND CONTACT THE ALASKA HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE PRIOR TO ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSE DATE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

You may qualify in 1 of the following 5 ways:

* TO QUALIFY BASED ON PROGRESSIVELY RESPONSIBLE WORK EXPERIENCE: applicants must document 3 years of full time (40 hours per week) progressively responsible experience. Most types of paid or unpaid employment will provide progressively responsible experience as the individual doing the work learns about the organization, gains knowledge about the work, and demonstrates responsibility. OR

* TO QUALIFY BASED UPON EDUCATION: applicants must document a full 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If qualifying based on education, applicants must submit a copy of the transcript which includes the name of the institution, quarter or semester hours earned and/or confer date. (CTI to be eligible for Pool 1, the transcript must reflect the confer date and you must also provide appropriate CTI recommendation) OR

* TO QUALIFY BASED UPON THE COMBINATION OF BOTH WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: The applicant's total qualifying experience is converted to a percentage of the experience required then the applicant's education is converted to a percentage of the education required. The combined percentages must equal 100%. At the undergraduate level, successfully completed education that has not led to possession of a degree is credited based on its relationship to 120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours. For example, 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours is comparable to 1 year of undergraduate education. For study at a business or technical school, 36 weeks of study (20 classroom hours per week) is comparable to 1 academic year above high school. OR

* TO QUALIFY BASED ON SPECIALIZED WORK EXPERIENCE AS AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST: applicants qualifying based on specialized experience must provide supporting documentation that verifies this requirement has been met (e.g., FAA certificate, military certificate or training record). OR

* TO QUALIFY BASED ON ALTERNATIVE REQUIREMENTS: applicants must provide supporting documentation that verifies at least one of the following alternative requirements being met: a. Do you hold or have held an appropriate facility rating and have actively controlled air traffic in civilian or military air traffic control terminals or centers? b. Do you hold or have held an FAA certificate as a dispatcher for an air carrier? c. Do you hold or have held an instrument flight rating? d. Do you hold or have held an FAA certificate as a navigator or have been fully qualified as a Navigator/Bombardier in the Armed Forces? e. Do you have 350 hours of flight time as a copilot or higher and hold or have held a private certificate or equivalent Armed Forces rating? f. Have you served as a rated Aerospace Defense Command Intercept Director?

* Successful candidates must be able to speak English clearly enough to be understood over radios, intercoms, and similar communications equipment.

Education

Applicants who are using education as a qualifier must submit a copy of the official/unofficial transcripts to substantiate all credit hours and/or confer date.

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Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.

Position may be subject to a background investigation.

A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

All applicants found qualified for the position will be required to complete the Air Traffic Skills Assessment (AT-SA). Travel to & from testing locations will be at the expense of the applicant. Most recent ATSA results will be utilized for referral, regardless if they are higher or lower than previous score.

Requirement for pre-employment medical clearance: Applicants selected for ATCS positions must pass a medical examination that includes psychological screening prior to appointment. Applicants with prior military service are encouraged to obtain a sealed copy of their military medical records prior to discharge and to retain these records to be provided upon request if selected.

Requirement for security clearance: This position has been designated as Moderate Risk and will require a Public Trust background investigation or higher prior to appointment unless a waiver is obtained.

Training Requirements: After successful completion of Academy training, the ATCS will enter the appropriate phase of field training as determined by the assigned facility to prepare for advancement to the Certified Professional Controller (CPC) level. They must learn the skills needed for operation at higher levels of responsibility.

Successful certification at assigned FAA facility is required. Failure to certify will result in separation, demotion or reassignment.

This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by NATCA: Air Traffic - Flight Service.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

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* Required Documents

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Transcripts and other documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded in USAJobs or faxed to 907-271-5367 on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number. You must provide proof of disability, i.e. Schedule A Letter. This letter should be on official stationery/letterhead with an official signature. The letter should state the candidates name. The letter should clearly state you are a person with a disability or targeted disability and are eligible for appointment under Schedule A hiring authority as outlined in 5 CFR Section 213.3102(u). Please note that the letter does not need to detail the specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation. OPM has provided sample Schedule A Letters for both Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals and Licensed Medical Practitioners at this link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/getting-a-job/sampleschedaletters.pdf

Forms:

* SF-15 : Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference

* SF-256 : Self-identification of Disability

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

* How to Apply

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.

We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

* Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)

* Duties (be specific in describing your duties)

* Employer's name and address

* Supervisor name and phone number

* Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

* Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

* Salary

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.

Agency contact information

Paul Bauer

Phone

1 (907) 271-5473

Fax

1 (907) 271-5367

Email

paul.n.bauer@faa.gov

Address

Federal Aviation Administration

AAL Regional HR Services Division

222 West 7th Ave #14

AHF-N100

Anchorage, AK 99513

US

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Next steps

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.

Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

* Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

* Reasonable accommodation policy

* Financial suitability

* Selective Service

* New employee probationary period

* Signature and false statements

* Privacy Act

* Social security number request

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Required Documents

Transcripts and other documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded in USAJobs or faxed to 907-271-5367 on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number. You must provide proof of disability, i.e. Schedule A Letter. This letter should be on official stationery/letterhead with an official signature. The letter should state the candidates name. The letter should clearly state you are a person with a disability or targeted disability and are eligible for appointment under Schedule A hiring authority as outlined in 5 CFR Section 213.3102(u). Please note that the letter does not need to detail the specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation. OPM has provided sample Schedule A Letters for both Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals and Licensed Medical Practitioners at this link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/getting-a-job/sampleschedaletters.pdf

Forms:

* SF-15 : Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference

* SF-256 : Self-identification of Disability

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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How to Apply

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.

We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

* Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)

* Duties (be specific in describing your duties)

* Employer's name and address

* Supervisor name and phone number

* Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

* Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

* Salary

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.

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Agency contact information

Paul Bauer

Phone

1 (907) 271-5473

Fax

1 (907) 271-5367

Email

paul.n.bauer@faa.gov

Address

Federal Aviation Administration

AAL Regional HR Services Division

222 West 7th Ave #14

AHF-N100

Anchorage, AK 99513

US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.

Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

* Reasonable accommodation policy

* Financial suitability

* Selective Service

* New employee probationary period

* Signature and false statements

* Privacy Act

* Social security number request

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

11/07/2023 to 11/05/2024

* Salary

$42,491 - $42,491 per year

Salary range includes 31.32% locality pay. In addition, 2.01% Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) is authorized. Locality and COLA are subject to change.

* Pay scale & grade

AT AQ

* Locations

Many vacancies in the following locations:

* Juneau, AK

* Fairbanks, AK

* Kenai, AK

* Telework eligible

No

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Temporary - 13 months

* Work schedule

Full-time -

* Service

Excepted

* Promotion potential

NA

* Job family (Series)

2152 Air Traffic Control

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Other

* Drug test

Yes

* Announcement number

AAL-FAA-24-PUB NOT-87054

* Control number

759198200

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/759198200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.