Air Traffic Control Specialist

Job Description:

System Operations Security (AJR-2) leads the Air Traffic Organization’s (ATO) operations-centric
efforts in the national defense, homeland security, law enforcement, disaster response, and other
significant incident management arenas. During an national-scope security event, the SOSC is on
immediate recall in order to provide support to national defense and homeland security. Duties

This position is an Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) who serves as the Air Traffic Security Specialist (ATSS) in the System Operations Support Center (SOSC). He/she is directly involved in the day-to-day operation of the National Airspace System (NAS) and is an independent branch of the Domestic Events Network (DEN) and the Joint Air Traffic Crisis Action Team (JACAT). Applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge of air traffic control procedures and operations in regards to aviation security and national defense issues. Provides support to ensure the NAS operates in a safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of traffic that includes domestic, military, and international air traffic.

Receives, writes, and publishes United States Secret Service (USSS) requests for the issuance of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) for all movements that include the President of the United States of America (POTUS) and Vice President of the United States of America (VPOTUS) travel. Receives, prepares and transmits POTUS, VPOTUS and First Lady of the United States of America (FLOTUS) travel itineraries as received from the White House Military Office (WHMO).

Participates in the development and publishing of national security event TFRs (99.7) and provide quality control of all other issued TFRs and alerts the author(s) of errors and inconsistencies. Serves as the reviewing authority and requests for final approval from officials for the issuance of all national law enforcement TFRs (91.137(A)(l) s. Transmits electronic alerts of highly sensitive TFR/NOTAM to provide operational awareness to AJR-2 management. Maintain the Jeppesen Flite Star program up-to-date information and graphics on the locations of all active TFRs in the U.S.

Possesses knowledge of all Special Flight Rules Areas (SFRAs), Flight Restricted Zones (FRZ), National Security Areas, Prohibited Airspaces, Restricted Use Airspaces for the purpose of identifying permissible flight operations and associated airspace waiver requirements.

Reviews and authorizes prohibited and restricted use airspace requests received via the Airspace Access Programs (AAP) internet-based delivery system. Receives, reviews, analyzes and approve Special Interest Flight (SIF) routing requests to enter, depart or overfly U.S. territorial airspace. Alerts the AJR-24 manager of any suspicious, unusual SIF requests or activity. Provide the DEN Air Traffic Security Coordinators (ATSCs) with SIF information support and suggest courses of action when non-standard activity occurs.

Work is typically reviewed through status reports and at 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).
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position MAY be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression (CE/CP) 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. CE/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, is not eligible for "good time" credit. Position is eligible for true time and one half.
This announcement is also open to current permanent FAA employees assigned to the Air Traffic Organization and to the FAA Academy Air Traffic Division (AMA-500 ).

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-I, FG/GS-13 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 reviewing and analyzing Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) and disseminating NOTAMs to pilots for changes within the National Airspace System, to include procedures, airspace and safety issues domestically and internationally, for civilian and military environments.

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; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping 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.

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.

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. Answer all questions to the best of your ability.

*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.*

**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.

Job Ident #: 835611500

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

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

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Job Info

Location

Warrenton, Virginia, 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