Air Traffic Control Specialist (T) CPC Level 9
Federal Aviation Administration
Summary
Temporary Assignment not to exceed (NTE) 1 year to provide Critical CPC Staffing Assistance to the Anchorage TRACON. As a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) in a Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility, incumbent is responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic.
NOTE: NTE date may be extended; may be terminated early; but may not be made permanent.
Overview
- Accepting applications
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Open & closing dates
06/04/2025 to 06/24/2025
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Salary
$135,610 - $183,074 per year
Salary range includes 32.36% locality pay. In addition a 1.49% Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) is authorized. Locality & COLA are subject to change.
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Pay scale & grade
AT HI - IH
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Location
- Anchorage, AK Few vacancies
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Telework eligible
No
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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.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Detail - NTE 1 Year
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Bargaining unit status
Yes - This position is represented by NATCA: Air Traffic - Center & Terminal.
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Announcement number
AAL-ATO-25-AKJH-95254
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Control number
838065800
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open to Current Permanent FAA Employees in the Local Commuting Area of Anchorage, AK
Duties
Provides radar control to aircraft arriving or departing the primary airport and adjacent airports, and to aircraft transiting the facility's airspace. Operates radar and communication equipment to apply radar separation standards and vectoring procedures. Detects and adjusts malfunctions and interferences in the equipment. Issues speed, altitude, and directional instructions to pilots to keep aircraft properly separated. Provides air traffic advisory services to pilots including clearances to operate aircraft, weather and field conditions, and safety and traffic alerts.
Provides training to developmental air traffic controllers and other employees in the facility. Performs the technical functions associated with training, briefings, quality assurance, and the technical functions of staff support specialists.
Provides watch supervision for the continuous operation of a facility or area where a supervisor is not available.
Works under direct supervision at the outset of each new assignment. When certified on the required position(s) of operation, the CPC independently performs the described duties under general supervision.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
- Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
- Must maintain medical and security clearances.
- FAA-Form 3330-43-1 need not be rated and no signatures required
Qualifications
Seeking applicants who meet the following criteria: Radar Terminal Facility Level 9 or above. Candidates must show specialized experience, which is defined as: Must have been previously rated/certified 1 year or more at the 9 level or above.
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/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements
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.
Assignment Type: A Temporary ATC assignment not to exceed (NTE) 1 year to provide critical CPC staffing assistance to Anchorage TRACON (TWAN1-A11). Applicants MUST have been previously certified at a Radar Terminal Facility Level 9 or above for at least 1 year. This assignment may be terminated early based on agency needs, it may not be made permanent.
Clearances: Must maintain current medical and obtain/maintain current POS Sen 2 - Secret Clearance
Salary: Pay will be IAW 07/16 NATCA Contract Article 108 Section 7. NOTE: Basic pay cannot be set above the pay band maximum.
Retirement Coverage: This position is covered under Public Law 92-297 for early retirement purposes.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
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.
Required Documents
1. Online application submitted via USAjobs/AVIATOR - Faxed or emailed application will not be accepted.
2. In addition to the online application, please submit a current FAA Form 3330-43-1, Rating of Air Traffic Experience for AT Movement; unsigned and unrated is ok. NOTE: NOT form 3330-43. You may upload or fax this form to our office by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Form must be submitted online in aviator or via facsimile (FAX) to (907) 271-5367. Late or incomplete supporting documentation will not be considered. (Not responsible for incomplete faxed application packages). Include name and announcement number on each page submitted.
3. You must also provide an SF-50 as indicated below.
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
Forms:
- FAA-3330-43-1 : Rating of Air Traffic Experience For AT Movement
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 (optional)
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
- Address
- Federal Aviation Administration
AAL Regional HR Services Division
222 West 7th Ave #14
AHF-N100
Anchorage, AK 99513
US
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.
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