Summary Anchorage ARTCC is seeking a Temporary NTE 1 year, ATCS (TMC) for Level 10 facility. Responsibilities Serves as a Traffic Management Coordinator in a Terminal or En Route facility and is responsible for ensuring that efficient and effective traffic management is maintained. Ensures that traffic management instructions/restrictions are initiated in accordance with established procedures to maintain a safe and expeditious flow of traffic and minimize the impact of heavy flight demands. Assesses the facility's capacity and projects an acceptable level of traffic. Issues appropriate traffic flow restrictions to adjacent facilities, to space, hold, and reroute aircraft to distribute the flow of traffic and equalize workload among positions. Follows agency policy when implementing traffic management initiatives. Maintains awareness of the traffic flow, equipment status, airport/weather conditions, and traffic forecasts to ensure acceptable levels of traffic, mitigate delays, and avoid flights into undesirable atmospheric conditions. Maintains familiarization of all phases of facility operations and aeronautical/meteorological conditions. Maintains currency on required positions of operation. Works under the administrative supervision of the Supervisory Traffic Management Coordinator. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications In conjunction with the qualification requirements outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards for General Schedule positions in the 2152, Air Traffic Control series, the requirements listed below determine the basic qualification requirements for Air Traffic Control Specialists. Please read the qualification requirements described below. Candidates must show specialized experience, which is defined as: Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an Air Traffic Services; ATS/ATO terminal/en route facility. NOTE: An employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS/ATO facility that is upgraded is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position since he or she has been performing the higher-graded work. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: FSS falls under Systems Operations within ATO. FSS Air Traffic Controllers would need to meet the requirements listed above by having experience in Air Traffic Services (ATS) Facilities or as stated above. Education 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 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. Movement between CPC and TMC positions in the same facility will result in no change of pay. Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications will NOT be accepted. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for the position. Type Appointment: This is a temporary position not-to-exceed (NTE) 1 year; it may be extended or terminated early or buy may not be made permanent, depending upon agency need. Incumbent is required to maintain operational currency and medical clearance. Interviews: If the agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed. Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirements for Position Sensitivity 2 Level. Early Retirement: This position is covered by Public Law 92-297 for early retirement purposes. Drug Testing: 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 preemployment or reappointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. Receipt of Applications: To be considered for this announcement, you must complete the on-line application through USAJOBS/AVIATOR systems. Applications must be posted prior to the closing date of the announcement. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA