Summary

This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization Safety and Technical Training Service Unit Safety Directorate in either the Central Eastern or Western Service Area Safety Groups (1C00/1E00/1W00). These Groups are responsible for monitoring safety reports and analyzing data and risk indicators to identify root causes of hazards and safety issues...

This job is open to
• Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees.

Duties

As an Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) in one of three Service Area Air Traffic Quality Assurance Teams (1C10/1E10/1W10) the Specialist applies comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control staff programs air traffic procedures and quality assurance to provide regional level expertise to evaluate facility operations and events for risk and to aggregate information necessary to create safety trend data. Performs complex specialized air traffic control assignments. This work contributes directly to the accomplishment of air traffic and other FAA objectives and the efficiency and effectiveness of air traffic operations.

The ATCS applies knowledge of FAA programs regulations and missions to interpret and apply air traffic control quality assurance procedures to coordinate compliance efforts and to assess safety risk in the National Airspace System (NAS). Utilizing NAS reporting tools (e.g. the Comprehensive Electronic Data Analysis and Reporting (CEDAR) system) and the FALCON replay tool the ATCS collects and analyzes safety data identifies safety hazards and recommends actions to mitigate such hazards. Interprets safety management quality control and operational procedures and policies to review and analyze aviation safety data. Identifies effective and ineffective barriers to safety and associated mitigation strategies. Audits air traffic operations and analyzes safety data to identify areas of highest potential risk. The ATCS reviews FAA Search and Rescue support actions.

Participates as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Barrier Analysis Review (BAR). As a technical authority on air traffic operations and procedures the ATCS applies comprehensive knowledge of and experience with facility operations and controller compliance with air traffic separation procedures to engage facility management about risks in their operations and processes. Identifies opportunities for mitigation. Participates in BAR to analyze and identify what operational and procedural barriers are effective. Assists in identifying those barriers which need strengthening.

Contacts are internal and external to the FAA. Often represents AJI as a senior point of contact on aviation quality assurance initiatives and technical evaluations of both Federal and non-Federal facilities and equipment. Contacts include facility managers system users and facility quality control groups (QCG).

As an authority in air traffic quality assurance programs the ATCS works independently although the work is subject to review by program officials and representatives for quality of results compatibility with regional and national goals conformance with established policies and consonance with program objectives. Defines organizes and allocates resources to accomplish important work activities with established schedules. The Team Manager typically reviews work through status reports and at completion.

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.

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.
• Some all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

Qualifications

Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-I or FG/GS-13) 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 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.

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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as:
• Experience with air traffic separation procedures to engage facility management about risks in operations and processes.
• Experience analyzing safety data identifying safety hazards and recommending actions to mitigate hazards.

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.

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.

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.

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Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

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/financialdisclosurerequirements

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity transparency accountability collaboration and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department the traveling public and our nation. As such DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations please consider joining the DOT family.

This position is covered by the Department of Transportations 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.

Dependent on duty location Selectee(s) will be assigned to either: AJI-1C10; AJI-1E10; or AJI-1W10

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 Ability (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.

2) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website:

3) This Level 2 (Non-Critical Sensitive; Secret) position requires favorable adjudication of an Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (ANACI) background investigation prior to appointment unless a waiver is obtained.

.4) This position is not covered by PL 92-267 for early retirement purposes and is therefore not eligible for "good time" credit.

5) Position is ineligible for true time and one half.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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• Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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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• Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether youre a permanent part-time temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits however check with your agency to make sure youre eligible under their policies.

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 scanned on or before the closing date of the announcement. All submitted documents must reference the announcement number.

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

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

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.
• How to Apply

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.

We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
• Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
• Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
• Employers name and address
• Supervisor name and phone number
• Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
• Salary

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide Document Upload Guide for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.

Agency contact information

Krystiana Nelson

Phone

1 (202) ###-####

Fax

1 (202) ###-####

Email

Address

Federal Aviation Administration HQ Employment Services Branch 800 Independence Ave SW Room 523 AHF-110 Washington DC 20591 US

Next steps

Once we receive your complete application the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.

Important - If you make any changes to your application you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it your changes will not be considered part of your application package and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation marital status age disability or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
• Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request

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 scanned on or before the closing date of the announcement. All submitted documents must reference the announcement number.

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

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

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.

How to Apply

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.

We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
• Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
• Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
• Employers name and address
• Supervisor name and phone number
• Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
• Salary

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide Document Upload Guide for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.

Agency contact information

Krystiana Nelson

Phone

1 (202) ###-####

Fax

1 (202) ###-####

Email

Address

Federal Aviation Administration HQ Employment Services Branch 800 Independence Ave SW Room 523 AHF-110 Washington DC 20591 US

Next steps

Once we receive your complete application the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.

Important - If you make any changes to your application you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it your changes will not be considered part of your application package and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation marital status age disability or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request
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