GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have the experience to (1) control of air traffic to insure the safe, orderly and expeditious movement along air routes and at airports when a knowledge of aircraft separation standards and control techniques, and the ability to apply them properly, often under conditions of great stress, are required; (2) providing preflight and in-flight assistance to aircraft requiring a knowledge of the information pilots need to conduct safe flights and the ability to present that information clearly and concisely; and/or (3) develop, coordinate, and manage air traffic control programs. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform GS-11 level work. Must have experience that has provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations. Must have 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. Must have the 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; and judgment to select and take the safest and most effective course of action from among several available choices? Well Qualified Applicants will have experience in the ATC career field within the last 12 months (1 year). Qualified on Tower and/or RAPCON. Arrives quickly at well-reasoned solutions to complex problems; Adjust quickly to different assignments, changing conditions, and workload fluctuations; Remains calm and controlled during and after long periods of tension and fatigue; and speaks rapidly, clearly, and distinctly. MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: A maximum age for original entry into an identified ATC position is 36. An individual shall NOT be appointed or assigned to an ATC position if that appointment cannot be accomplished prior to the last day of the month in which the individual reaches his/her 36th birthday. Applicants over the age limits must meet re-entry or age waiver requirements accordance with DoD 1400.25-M Change 8, dated 20 Jun 05, Department of Defense Civilian Personnel Manual, Subchapter 331, Civilian Air Traffic Controllers. Any individual who has reached the mandatory separation age (56) is NOT eligible for employment/reemployment as an ATC (5 U.S.C. 3323(a) (reference (b)). Civilian Air Traffic Controllers.