CAMPBELL COUNTY
GILLETTE, WYOMING

Air Traffic Controller

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.  Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job and/or department.

DEFINITION

To control and direct the flow of air traffic coming into, going out of, and within Class D air space of Gillette-Campbell County airport.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Exercise no supervision.

Receive direction from Chief Air Traffic Controller.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Important and essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Control and direct the flow of air traffic.
2. Monitor local weather conditions.
3. Monitor navigational aids.
4. Operate tower equipment to include, but not limited to tape recorder, weather equipment, Navigational Aid (NAVAID) monitor, airfield lighting panel, land-line to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facilities, radios (4 types), crash phone and light gun.
5. Initiate Notices to Airmen (NOTAM's).
6. Notify Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighter (ARFF) personnel of an aircraft incident/accident.
7. Coordinate with mines for blasting schedules.
8. Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
9. Attend and participate in staff meetings and related activities; attend workshops, conferences, and classes to increase professional knowledge; serve on committees as assigned.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Practices, methods, equipment, tools, and materials used in air traffic control.
• Airport Certification Manual; Airport Security Program; Airport Rules and Regulations; FAA advisory circulars; Airport self-inspection program; navigational aids; weather reports; county disaster plans and policies; military training routes; separation minimums; Federal Aviation Regulations (Parts: 91, 97, 121, & 139); FAA handbook 7110.65; National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) 830; NOTAM's; aircraft operations and communications; runway conditions reports and runway lighting systems; flight progress strips; Instrument Flight Rules/Visual Flight Rules (IFR/VFR) holding patterns, and visual reporting points.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of work assigned.
• Principles and practices of working safely.

Skill to:

• Operate tower equipment.

 Ability to:

• Interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations including administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
• Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action.
• Read, understand, apply, and explain technical policies and procedural requirements.
• Use independent judgement, initiative, and good human relations and problem solving skills in the application and follow through on decisions.
• Exercise good judgement, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience:

• Three to four years experience as an Air Traffic Controller.

Education/Training:

• Equivalent to two years of college or trade apprenticeship and/or specialized training.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATE OR REGISTRATIONS:
Must be current or obtained within a specified time frame as defined upon employment.

• Control Tower Operator License.
• Class II Medical Certificate (annual renewal).
• Weather Observer Certification.
• Certification by FAA Examiner.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Essential duties require the following:

Environmental Conditions:

• Minimal exposure to undesirable working conditions or exposure. Work in a confining workspace.

Physical Conditions:

• Essential functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate physical activity such as sitting, standing, walking, crouching/stooping/squatting, crawling, and twisting upper body. Daily climbing to a height of 50'.