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AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) at Air Combat Command in Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, United States Job Description Summary Click on 'Learn more about this agency' button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities 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. Controls military and civilian aircraft under visual flight rules (VFR) in a control tower environment Observes and reports airport advisories, critical weather information, and equipment outages Provides instruction and assistance to air traffic control personnel Maintains certification requirements Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This position may be entitled to 5% premium pay as authorized by 5USC 5546a (a)(1) 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. The duties of 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. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, 'Screening the Ready Reserve,') This position is subject to the special retirement provisions for Air Traffic Controllers under CSRS and FERS (5 USC 3382, Involuntary Separation for Retirement; 5 USC 8335(a) and 8425(a), Mandatory Separation; 5 USC 8336(e) and 8412(e), Immediate Retirement; 5 USC 8339(e) and 8415(d), Computation of annuity). The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: The incumbent of this position must have the ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time while controlling aircraft in a Tower facility. The incumbent of this position may be required to climb several flights of stairs to reach the Control Tower Cab. 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 Control Serie To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account

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