Air Traffic Control Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration •

Warrenton, Virginia, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

Serve as an Air Traffic Security Coordinator (ATSC) in the Domestic Events Network (DEN) located at the Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC), Directly involved in the day to day operation of the National Airspace System (NAS) and is responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of domestic, military and international air traffic.

Duties

Performs complex, specialized air traffic control assignments.

Responsible for planning and coordinating with counterparts in the Federal, state, local, military, public and private organizations exchanging information on real-time aviation security-related issues.

Coordinates intelligence reporting and its nexus to the operational aspects of the NAS.

Maintains close liaison with homeland security/national defense at operations decision-making levels.

Applies experience and expert technical knowledge of air traffic control procedures and operations; as well, as technical knowledge of the aviation security and military operations related to national security and operational events and or issues.

The ATCS is the subject matter expert regarding air traffic control procedures and requirements.

Serves as the focal point for all active security measures and adjustments in the NAS.

Develops, coordinates, and executes detailed plans for security of air traffic and air navigation aids.

Implements and integrates national security measures on a tactical dynamic basis taking action to cancel or modify as appropriate.

Monitors and analyzes active security measures, optimizing timely coordination to ensure minimal impact to the NAS.

Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but almost always require the development of new and innovative approaches.

Develops alternate security measures when national initiatives are not appropriate or sufficient.

Identifies and resolves highly complex issues and problems related to the security of the NAS.

Reviews operational security initiatives and provides recommendations to the Director, System Operations Security.

Maintains an active awareness of the presidential airspace security initiatives.

Uses expertise at the national level in a major air traffic control staff function or major national program as a senior project manager or team leader for large, challenging activities.

Provides real-time coordination of the President of the United States (POTUS), Vice President of the United States (VPOTUS), First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS), or USSS-supported VIP movements; and real-time coordination for prohibited area access and the monitoring of special interest flights identified by the FAA, the Department of Defense, Department of State, Homeland Security or other national security agencies.

Coordinates and implements agency continuity of Operations (COOP)/Continuity of Government (COG) initiatives upon activation.

Serves as the final authority regarding NAS operations involving COOP/COG activities; as such, provides tactical coordination of classified operations in the NAS.

Provides advice and technical guidance on interdiction issues and law enforcement air operations in order to ensure compliance with air traffic control plans, policies and procedures.

Provides guidance on operational capabilities and limitations of the FAA.

Addresses air traffic control procedures to effectively accomplish the global mission, both in peacetime training and actual tactical operations incident to war or threats of war.

Provides expert guidance on aviation security and air traffic control techniques, procedures and processes as well as developing complex reports and presentations on operational issues.

Represents the FAA at the national level as the agency focal point for major projects or programs.

Recommends organizational positions on major programs and issues to agency management.

Prepares and reviews reports or policies for internal and external distribution.

Recommends organizational positions on major programs and issues to agency management.

Prepares and reviews reports or policies for internal and external distribution.

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).
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
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.
In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position MAY be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment. The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention.
Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility. Pay retention is not guaranteed.
This position is not covered by PL 92-267 for early retirement purposes, and is therefore, not eligible for "good time" credit. Position is eligible for Overtime true time and one half.
Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J, FG/GS-14 level. This experience 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 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 at the next lower level, FV-J:

--Experience with air traffic management including the separating and controlling of air traffic in an air traffic facility/specialty, specifically Terminal or En Route radar.

OR

--Experience in aviation security operations in support of national defense and homeland security.
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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.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

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

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.

Salary Range: $145,671 - $221,900

Job Ident #: 796296600

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