Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATREP)

Job Description:

Position is located within the ATO, Western Service Center, Operations Support Group (AJV-W200), Tactical Operations Team (AJV-W230). Incumbent will serve as a liaison officer between the military, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and where applicable, civil users.

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The incumbent will perform complex, specialized assignments applying experience and comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control procedures and operations as well as FAA programs, regulations, and missions. Participates in the resolution of local air traffic control (ATC) issues between military and civil users so that both are afforded the maximum service possible. Conducts frequent liaison with FAA, civil, and military personnel to determine adequacy of ATC services rendered.

Serves as technical advisor to the military in all phases of air traffic control in order to improve air traffic control services. Participates in military meetings in which the FAA has an interest. Participates in lecture and training programs for base pilots and civil air user groups. Recommends changes to improve local military air traffic control facility training program.

Ensures administration of certification and rating programs within their assigned military facilities. Coordinates and is signatory to Letters of Agreement between military ATC facilities and FAA ATC facilities. Informs higher level authority and/or manager whenever an agreeable solution cannot be reached at the local level on controversial matters and interpretive issues.

Participates in the near midair collision program. Provides technical advice and assistance on matters concerning airspace allocation and use, Federal Aviation regulations, and air traffic control services provided by the FAA.

Assists in airspace reviews between the military and civil users regarding Special Use Airspace (SUA) and ATC assigned airspace (ATCAA), to achieve maximum compatibility of user requirement and to enhance operational safety.

Reviews and evaluates military airspace proposals for SUA, Military Training Routes (MTR), and airspace needed for special events. Participates in briefings for military personnel on FAA air traffic control procedures and National

Airspace System (NAS) requirements in terms of their applicability to the safe, orderly, and effective conduct of military operational flying within the common NAS.

Conducts ATC, MRU, and SUA evaluations. Reviews Safety Risk Management (SRM) documentation for airspace changes and redesign, and may be called upon to serve on SRM Panels as a Subject Matter Expert (SME). Tracks, monitors, and provides status reporting of assigned program areas. Areas of review include planning, methodology, implementation, scheduling, costs, constraints, risk and issues.

Ensures classified discussions and documents are handled, stored, and safeguarded in accordance with current orders. Ensures appropriate records and files are maintained.

The work contributes directly to the accomplishment of air traffic and other FAA objectives and the efficiency and effectiveness of air traffic operations. Contacts are both internal and external to the agency. Most work is performed independently, though work is subject to review for quality of results and compatibility with goals, and conformance with established policies and program objectives. 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.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

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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.
Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
This position requires up to 50% travel
Specialized experience will be validated prior to selection

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include extensive knowledge and experience of air traffic operations and Special Use Airspace rule making/non-rulemaking actions.

Prior active duty military experience is preferred.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors of omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for this position.

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Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Security Requirements: Critical Sensitive (position sensitivity level 3): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Single Scope Background Investigation (Tier 5) background investigation prior to appointment, unless waiver is obtained.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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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.

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To be considered for this announcement, you must complete the on-line application using the AVIATOR system by the closing date of the announcement. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

Current or Former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee): You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2). Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position.

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/.

Forms:

SF-15 : Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference

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 #: 855148700

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

$95,489 - $148,037

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

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