Air Traffic Control Specialist (In-Service Management ATCS)

Federal Aviation Administration •

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization, Systems Operations, Flight Service Directorate, In-Service Management Group (AJR-B200). This group is responsible for contract management and lifecycle maintenance of multiple NAS programs and systems that provide services and tools to the general aviation community.

Duties

Provides national-level expertise and experience in flight service programs and operations, such as flight planning, weather, NOTAMs, and airport advisory service to landing and departing aircraft in airports without towers, to support the Future Flight Service Program (FFSP) which is a major national program to modernize flight service facilities and infrastructure.

Identifies and resolves highly complex problems that often cross organizational boundaries between air traffic, flight service, and contract tower facilities and that affect the accomplishment of agency objectives.

Work directly affects the objectives of the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS), general aviation community, and the flying public.

Applies experience and expert technical knowledge of air traffic procedures and operations to analyze and evaluate operational issues concerning the operations and modernization of the FFSP infrastructure through improvements like new voice-over-Internet protocol technologies, stronger system safety requirements, and an upgraded Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) network architecture.

Uses experience to provide pilots with preflight and in-flight weather information, suggested routes, and other aeronautical information.

Evaluates proposed contracts on technical modernization systems, such as visual weather observation equipment that provide pilots with both visual and textual weather observations.

As a senior project manager, applies strategic program/project management principles to lead a matrix-based organization consisting of ATO and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) representatives to monitor and evaluate contractor performance according to specific contract performance measures and levels tied to flight service operational requirements.

Works with the FFSP vendor and other contractor support to execute implementation activities, manage and track schedules, and coordinate and execute site telcons and checkpoints.

Ensures that the appropriate individuals, facility, regional, and personnel are included in site implementation activities.

The position will serve as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), as recommended by management, and when the Contracting Officer delegates.

Uses knowledge of Acquisition Management System (AMS) policies, guidelines, laws, and related policies and procedures to develop strategies and plan for new acquisitions.

Monitors contract management and life-cycle maintenance of multiple NAS systems that provide tools to the general aviation community.

Facilitates development of contract requirements, addresses operational and technical issues, and assists Contracting Officers in developing and administering contracts.

Monitors contracts by identifying and resolving challenging problems and issues.

Represents the FAA at the national level as the focal point for the FFSP.

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

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

Provides general guidance for addressing issues, the ATCS is almost always required to develop new and innovative approaches.

Recommends new policies.

Develops procedures and approaches.

The ATCS is a recognized expert in the FAA and will work independently and exercises broad discretion to ensure that work is integrated with organizational objectives and policies.

The agency manager accepts work products as technically authoritative, though work is reviewed for success in achieving desired results, effectiveness, and consonance with agency goals and objectives.

Conceives plans and directs studies involving complex issues and unique problems.

Uses knowledge of FAA policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize work for multiple work activities.

Acquires and allocates resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN/ATTAIN FAA COR LEVEL III CERTIFICATION WITHIN 6 MONTHS TO RETAIN THE POSITION. PROOF OF CERTIFICATION IS/WILL BE REQUIRED.
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 ineligible for true time and one half.

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 IS DEFINED AS:

- Experience developing and using written reports, oral briefings, presentations, and website administration.
- Experience with collecting, analyzing, managing, and communicating information and data to a diverse audience.

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

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 (202-267-7032) on or before the closing date of the announcement. All submitted documents must reference the announcement number.

All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.

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 #: 794654700

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