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SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL)
Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
259TH ATC SQ
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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL), Position Description Number NGT5914000 and is part of the LA ANG 259TH AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SQUADRON, National Guard.
This position is located in an Air National Guard, Air Traffic Control Terminal.
DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
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Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL), Position Description Number NGT5914000 and is part of the LA ANG 259TH AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SQUADRON, National Guard.
This position is located in an Air National Guard, Air Traffic Control Terminal.
DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/02/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 2, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Alexandria, LA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $122,749 - $159,575 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Promotion potential 13
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 26LAHRO000012982751 Control number 872873200
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Duties and Responsibilities:
Plans and directs, on a multi-year basis, tasks to be performed by ATC personnel. Determines priorities, assigns tasks, and delegates responsibilities to the shift supervisors.
Develops and negotiates written agreements and other matters pertaining to facility operation with management members of FAA facilities, the local airport, and military units.
Ensures ATC services and ATC equipment are provided at optimum operational levels. Constructs and implements facility shift schedules.
Evaluates unusual requirements, formulates solutions, and directs development of instruments approach or departure procedures to accommodate local needs.
Ensures optimum staffing levels by anticipating increases in operational demands. Determines staffing requirements, temporary or otherwise, and directs acquisition measures.
Originates and implements facility training agenda, specifies evaluation standards, and ensures compliance with USAF/ANG regulations. Determines standards and evaluation criterion regarding individual employee performance.
Manages and directs facility budget preparation and submits budget to ANG/host base support function.
Conducts and directs aircraft accident reporting or ATC incident inquires.
Serves as focal point for the use of the squadrons mobile tower and/or MPN-14k radar equipment to provide required ATC service.
Coordinates with the FAA Airways Facility Sector Manager to ensure proper operation and continuity of service of FAA owned equipment at the facility.
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess the experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the level of work of the specialization for which application is made in accordance with appropriate air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least One (1) year experience at the GS-12 level; AND/OR at least Thirty-Six (36) months experience issuing control instructions and advice to pilots in the vicinity of airports to assure proper separation of aircraft and to expedite their safe and efficient movement, ability to act decisively under stressful situations and to maintain alertness over sustained periods of pressure, skill to coordinate plans and actions with pilots and other controllers, judgment to select and take the safest and most effective course of action from among several available choices, in managing the function of the work to be performed, and experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
Certification Requirement: Must possess a current and valid FAA ATC Specialist Certificate/Control Tower Operator Certification (CTO).
Education
You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.
Additional information
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year trial period (if you claim veterans preference) or 2-year trial period (for non-veterans) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Ability to Lead or Supervise and Ability to Supervise through Subordinate Supervisors
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.- Must indicate your salary for each experience worked in.- Must state whether each experience is full or part-time status.If your resume does not have any of the above requirements, you will automatically be disqualified for the position. OF 612 - "Optional Application for Federal Employment" (Click Link to Download) Submit only if you do not have a resume.
Other supporting documents: OF-306 (MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT) (can be retrieved from https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf)
Security Clearance Form (Please complete this form and submit if you do not have at least a "SECRET" security clearance.)
If you are claiming ICTAP eligibility you will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
If you are claiming Veterans Preference you will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of Veterans Preference eligibility such as SF 15 and DD 214.
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
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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12982751
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Agency contact information
Bruce Phillips
Phone 504-278-8767 Email bruce.a.phillips38.mil@army.mil Address LA ANG 259TH AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SQUADRON
1403 FLOYD W. ROGERS BOULEVARD
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
Help
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.- Must indicate your salary for each experience worked in.- Must state whether each experience is full or part-time status.If your resume does not have any of the above requirements, you will automatically be disqualified for the position. OF 612 - "Optional Application for Federal Employment" (Click Link to Download) Submit only if you do not have a resume.
Other supporting documents: OF-306 (MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT) (can be retrieved from https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf)
Security Clearance Form (Please complete this form and submit if you do not have at least a "SECRET" security clearance.)
If you are claiming ICTAP eligibility you will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
If you are claiming Veterans Preference you will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of Veterans Preference eligibility such as SF 15 and DD 214.
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
Help
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12982751
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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Agency contact information
Bruce Phillips
Phone 504-278-8767 Email bruce.a.phillips38.mil@army.mil Address LA ANG 259TH AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SQUADRON
1403 FLOYD W. ROGERS BOULEVARD
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Expand Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
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Agency contact information
Bruce Phillips
Phone 504-278-8767 Email bruce.a.phillips38.mil@army.mil Address LA ANG 259TH AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SQUADRON
1403 FLOYD W. ROGERS BOULEVARD
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303
US
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Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL), Position Description Number NGT5914000 and is part of the LA ANG 259TH AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SQUADRON, National Guard.
This position is located in an Air National Guard, Air Traffic Control Terminal.
DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/02/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 2, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Alexandria, LA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $122,749 - $159,575 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Promotion potential 13
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 26LAHRO000012982751 Control number 872873200
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