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The position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Mission Support Services, Aeronautical Information Services Directorate (AJVA), Obstruction Evaluation Group (AJV-A5) and its teams (AJV-A51, AJV-A52, AJV-A53, and AJV-A54). The group is responsible for evaluating construction notices to determine if they would have adverse impact on the safe and efficient use of airspace, facilities, or equipment.
Learn more about this agency01/20/2023 to 02/03/2023
$88,791 - $137,651 per year
Salary shown does NOT include locality pay. College Park,GA-23.02%,Ft. Worth, TX-26.37%,Des Moines,WA 29.57%,Silver Spring, MD 32.49%,OKC,OK-16.50%
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few vacancies in the following locations:
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Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
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AAC-ATO-23-AJVA500-82562
701050900
Open to current permanent FAA employees - FAA Wide
The Air Traffic Control Specialist is responsible for ensuring the safety of air navigation and the efficient use of navigable airspace by aircraft as stated in Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 77. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control operations and procedures to conduct air traffic studies to identify and evaluate the impact of proposed and existing structures on air traffic management within National Airspace System (NAS). Analyzes cumulative effects of proposed structures, when combined with existing structures, to determine overarching effect on navigable airspace and minimize the impact to aviation while balancing the need for construction. This position is critical to the safety of the flying public.
Collaborates with Obstructions Evaluation Specialist in the evaluation and determination of the impact of existing and proposed structures on airport arrival and departure procedures, and en route and terminal operations. Applies comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control and airspace operations to recommend alternatives to remove or lessen the structure's effects and ensure safety of air navigation and the efficient use of navigable airspace. Applies comprehensive knowledge of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 77 to make recommendations consistent with Agency's regulatory guidance and authority. Analyzes program requirements and accomplishments, and makes or directs adjustments as necessary to address organizational needs and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of air traffic operations. Plans the use of time and resources to accomplish objectives. Defines, organizes, and allocates resources to accomplish important work activities within established schedules.
Reviews proposed obstacles to identify and mitigate potential adverse safety effects by applying experience with data processing systems, such as the FAA Obstruction Evaluation Automation Program. Analyzes and evaluates technical air traffic management data, such as physical and operational data of airports, navigation aids, communications facilities, terminal and en route flight and air traffic procedures. Uses knowledge of FAA Order 7400.2, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters to validate the integrity of data processed as well as adherence to criteria, policy and procedures. Applies knowledge of FAA Order 7110.65, Air Traffic Control, and experience gained by coordinating airspace actions between air traffic control facilities to resolve impacts to public use airports, present and future operations; visual flight rules and instrument flight rules operations; and, effect of ground structures on air traffic operations or navigable airspace.
Contacts are internal and external. Interacts with representatives within the FAA such as, Airports, Flight Standards, Flight Procedures, Service Centers, Facilities, and Technical Operations. External contacts include the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, aviation industry, airport authorities and other external stakeholders to present information and negotiate with the sponsor to resolve any adverse effects on air traffic operations. Represents the organization as a senior point of contact on projects and programs.
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. Most work is performed independently, though subject to review by team manager, organizational leaders, and representatives of external organizations. Work is typically reviewed through status reports and at completion for quality of results, compatibility with organizational/national goals, conformance with established policies and program objectives. Plans own use of the time and resources to accomplish objectives. Allocates resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules.
To qualify for this position at the FV-J (FG/GS-14) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I (FG/GS-13) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Specialized experience includes: Skill gained as a full-performance level controller in an air traffic facility. Experience managing data processing systems e.g., Obstruction Evaluation Automation Programs; identifying airspace obstructions; and coordinating airspace actions between air traffic control facilities. Experience interpreting 49 USC §40103, §44718, and 14 CFR Part 77.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Applicants examples of specialized experience should include the context, actions taken, and results.
KSA Information:
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 initial 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 Leadership and Management Dimensions, 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.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and Selective Factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Leadership and Management Dimensions and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements
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.
Notes:
1) Some, none or all applicants may be interviewed.
2) Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted.
3) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits
4) Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
5) Position (s) may be filled within AJV-A500 (AJV-A51, AJV-A52, AJV-A53, AJV-A54).
6) To confirm receipt of documents, please contact najla.a.wooten@faa.gov
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.
All applicants must submit FAA Form 3330-43 (Rating of Air Traffic Experience). This form must include from and to dates of experience, position title, series and grade/level of all positions held. The rating official's signature is not required. Please redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth.
NOTE: Applicants are reminded that FAA Form 3330-43 is required and NOT FAA Form 3330-43-1.
All supporting documentation must be uploaded to your profile or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-C400@faa.gov by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Please reference the announcement number.
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:
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.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must have a status of "Received" 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 have a status of "Received" each time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with 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:
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.
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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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/701050900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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