Air Traffic Control Specialist

Job Description:

This position is located in the Standards and Procedures Group (AJV-P3) within the Policy Directorate (AJV-P), in Mission Support Services (AJV-0). The Standards and Procedures Group is responsible for providing operations support and policy/procedures development, implementation, and approval. They also serve as the primary point of contact for the service area/centers and field facilities for standards and procedures issues. Duties

He/she serves as the principal support to whom all organizations, service areas, and field facilities, including Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs), come for guidance on matters involving en route standards and procedures. Applies knowledge of en route air traffic control automation, communication, navigation, and surveillance systems. He/she reviews, analyzes, and documents the development and implementation of new or revised procedures and separation standards, equipment, software, and other operations-related activities. Participates in workgroups for the development of changes to policies and procedures and develops reports. He/she represents Mission Support Services as a senior point of contact with internal and external organizations and agencies on ATC projects, programs, research, and acquisition.

Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of en route air traffic control procedures and operations as well as FAA programs, regulations, and missions. He/she evaluates National Airspace System (NAS) operational needs and supports the development of innovative solutions to address them. Performs complex, specialized air traffic control assignments, including leading confirmation and prioritization activities; shortfall identification; development, analysis, evaluation, simulation and demonstrations of air traffic concepts of operation; and support the prioritization and validation of program requirements. Defines, organizes, and allocates resources to accomplish important work activities within established schedules.

He/she collaborates with contacts that are internal and external to the Directorate. These include other directorates within Mission Support Services, including service center representatives, other directorates within the ATO, other lines of business within the FAA, national labor organizations and representatives of the aviation industry as well as other federal agencies. Contacts may also include representatives of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and member states.

Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for completing work objectives but allow considerable discretion to develop new or innovative approaches. Draws on experience and knowledge to solve unusual problems. He/she reports to the ATC Procedures En Route Team Manager, who typically review the work through status reports and at project completion. Work contributes directly to the accomplishment of air traffic and other FAA objectives and the efficiency and effectiveness of air traffic operations.

Job Requirements:

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).

Qualifications

To qualify for the position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the (FV-I or FG/GS-13). This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Specialized Experience is defined as:

Experience collaborating across organizations internal and external to the ATO to gather technical data and develop procedural guidance.

Experience preparing technical reports and/or issue papers pertaining to air traffic operations.

Experience in applying risk-based decision-making principles in the development of new or revision to Air Traffic policy and procedures. Or
Experience in applying the ATO SMS Manual in the development of new or revision to Air Traffic policy and procedures.

Experience in conducting assessments of terminal and/or en route operations to provide a complete synopsis to superiors, peers, field

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. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations.

You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.

Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*

Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration

Education

No Education requirement.

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

· Only supplemental documentation (e.g. transcript, certifications, SF-50, and/or veterans’ documentation) will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to 202-267-7032 or 1-866-291-3009 on or before the closing date of the announcement. All submitted documents must reference the announcement number.

ALL applicants MUST submit the following:

(1) resume with complete work history; and

(2) a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

· For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf

· Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, illegible or missing documents.

· Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.

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/.

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.

Job Ident #: 836692000

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs

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Job Info

Location

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Type

Contractor

Salary Range

$126,632 - $196,317

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs