SummaryThis position is located in the Safety Service Unit, Safety Directorate, Safety Services Group. This Group is responsible for assisting the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) operational service units by supporting audits and evaluations of air traffic operations and incidents and by engaging in safety assurance, quality control and quality assurance activities.
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The Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) applies knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, and procedures governing the movement of air traffic to evaluate non-compliance with prescribed air traffic operations and procedures and to develop Corrective Action Plan (CAP) mitigation efforts. As an expert in air traffic and airspace procedures and processes, the ATCS performs complex, specialized air traffic control assignments. Provides national level expertise to serve as a senior project manager for non-compliance issues identified by the Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service (AOV). Work directly affects the objectives of the Air Traffic Service and the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS).
As a recognized expert in air traffic operations and procedures, the ATCS applies experience separating and controlling air traffic in a terminal or en route air traffic facility to review and analyze the identified hazard or deviation, such as loss of separation, outline the deficiency and then facilitate work groups to mitigate the deficiencies. Applies expert technical knowledge of the Safety Risk Management System (SRMS) to develop relevant safety metrics and processes that measure progress in complying with safety requirements. Provides Safety Risk Management (SRM) panels and senior management with critical safety data to identify trends and to assess the affect of changes in the air traffic operating environment. Identifies and monitors trends in safety data to ensure that identified hazards and risks are monitored according to safety standards. The ATCS serves as the ATO Compliance Verification Tool (CVT) Control Board representative for ensuring that Safety Management System (SMS) processes are adhered to within the Service units.
Uses experience working with the Safety Risk Management Implementation Team (SRMIT) to pro-actively study and analyze broad and complex safety data. Participates in teams that address cross-cutting issues related to the implementation and harmonization of SMS processes throughout the ATO. Interacts with other service units to report safety issues, share ideas and guide safety analysis information to corrective action agreements. Develops safety recommendations, including for Corrective Action Requests, audit findings, Document Change Proposals, and other safety related identified issues. Uses the SRM processes to develop innovative and effective methods to document SRM criteria and guidance. Applies experience gained by participating in safety audit and evaluation committees to support Air Traffic Safety Oversight Services (AOV) and the ATO Audits and Assessment Group efforts, to assess SRM compliance within the ATO and Service Units.
Contacts are internal and external to the Service Unit and include senior management, industry and external stakeholders, vendor representatives and representatives from national labor unions. Represents the FAA as focal point of contact in cross-functional teams concerning ATO programs and projects relating to Service Unit Compliance with the SMS. Recommends organizational positions on major programs and issues to agency management. Prepares responses to Congressional inquires, Office of the Inspector General (OIG), and the Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service, as required. Prepares and reviews reports or policies for internal and external distribution.
The ATCS is responsible for identifying, defining, and organizing work for multiple work activities. Acquires and allocates resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules. Independently commits resources. Agency managers accept work products as technically authoritative, though work is reviewed for success in achieving desired results, effectiveness, and consonance with agency goals and objectives.
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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).
- Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
QualificationsCandidates must have one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-J or FG/GS-14) 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 participating in safety audit and evaluation committees to support and ensure compliance with safety standards; and participating in the development of safety standards and procedures.
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.
To meet the minimum requirements for this position, applicants must posses: 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.
EducationEducation cannot be substituted for experience.
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Additional informationWe 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
NOTES:1) As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant, 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 section, 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 based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate.
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Level 6 (High Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Background Investigation (BI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
3) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm3)
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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