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Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

$78K - $101K/yr

At least 5 years ATC tower controller experience is highly desired. * At least 10 years of ATC ... This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the ...

US Department of the Air Force

$78K/yr

This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the ... Knowledge of Terminal Air Traffic Control (ATC) Procedures, including tower procedures. * Knowledge ...

Department of the Air Force Headquarters

$78K - $101K/yr

At least 5 years ATC tower controller experience is highly desired. * At least 10 years of ATC ... This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the ...

US Department of the Air Force

$78K/yr

This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the ... Knowledge of Terminal Air Traffic Control (ATC) Procedures, including tower procedures. * Knowledge ...

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Air Traffic Controller, Supervisory

Anchorage, AK • On-site

The Air Force Civilian Service
Public Administration • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Air Force Civilian Service rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 98 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time Air Traffic Controller (Supervisory), GS-2152-11, located at the Airfield Operations Flight (OSA), Pacific Air Force's Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK.
NO 180-DAY WAIVER NEEDED!
Special Salary Rate:103,000 - 117,000
Recruitment incentives may be available based on eligibility.
In this role, you will serve as a first-level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and control over non-supervisory employees. The incumbent provides watch supervisory Air Traffic Control duties for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Control Tower and Precision Approach Radar (PAR) operations, and functions as a senior controller to issue control instructions to aircraft operating under visual and instrument flight rules.
US citizenship is required
Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance
Must possess valid air traffic controller certification and obtain/maintain currency of the same
This is a designated drug testing position
Supervisory experience is highly desired
Knowledge of Terminal Air Traffic Control Procedures, including Tower and Precision Approach Radar (PAR) within TRSA and Class D airspace, as well as the overarching laws, rules, regulations, and procedures governing air traffic movement
Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures, as well as the functional and operational limitations of all ATC equipment, airfield/approach lighting, ATCALS, arresting systems, and related support systems
Knowledge of weather phenomena, localized meteorological effects, and appropriate reporting and dissemination procedures
Skill in planning, organizing, and directing the operational functions, resources, and personnel of a small to medium-sized organization
Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions
Required Documents:
Provide front and back copies of Federal Aviation Administration Credential card for Air Traffic Control Specialist qualifications
Meet medical requirements for Civilian DoD/Federal Air Traffic Control Specialists and obtain and provide a copy of a current FAA Medical Certificate
Requirements:
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
Must possess current and valid FAA/ATC specialist certification and maintain same
At least 3-5 years ATC tower experience is highly desired
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."
AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required.

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