Air Traffic Control Specialist

Summary

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 which 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 on 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 though 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.

Qualifications

Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-I or FG/GS-13) that is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position successfully. 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 offices/facilities and customers. 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. 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.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

How to apply

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position. You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible. You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.