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Air Traffic Control Specialist, (Integration and Efficiency Specialist)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, System Operations Services, NAS Operations, NAS Operations Group (AJR-1500)
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Summary

This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization, Systems Operations, National Airspace System (NAS) Operations Directorate, Deputy Director of System Operations (DDSOs). This organization serves as the focal point for NAS-wide engagement around system efficiency.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
05/23/2025 to 06/02/2025
Salary
$120,317 to - $186,526 per year

The salary range cited above includes a locality rate of 27.26%.

Pay scale & grade
FV J
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Worth, TX
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
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.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
AEA-AJR-25-DYM-95219
Control number
837463100

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Clarification from the agency

ATO Wide - Open to current permanent FAA employees

Duties

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As an Air Traffic Control Specialist within one of the four regional NAS operations staff, he/she applies full performance level experience gained in a terminal or enroute air traffic control facility to evaluate and integrate data derived from air traffic operations reports, such as aviation accident/incident investigations and Operational Performance Reviews to develop and publish comprehensive analytical reports that address the use of available airspace and to improve the efficiency of the NAS. He/she applies comprehensive knowledge of air traffic staff programs, such as airspace design, procedures, and traffic management, to measure, evaluate and analyze system performance metrics such as weather data, delays, airborne holding, diversions, cancellations etc. He/she furnishes regional expertise in a major air traffic control staff function, such as Traffic Management or airspace procedures to research and develop methods to maximize the use of available airspace. This work contributes directly to the accomplishment of air traffic and other FAA objectives and the efficiency and effectiveness of the NAS.

He/she applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control procedures and operations as well as FAA programs, regulations, and missions to evaluate regional programs such as Mile-in-Trail (MIT) reduction action plans to identify areas where the reduction or elimination of MIT is needed and appropriate. He/she utilizes skill performing quality control functions to track and analyze systems metrics such as Expect Departure Clearance Times (EDCT) to assess compliance and the impacts of non-compliance, including excess vectoring, en route holding, ground stops and diversions.

Uses data analytics tools such as the National Traffic Management Log (NTML) to conduct trend analysis and organize data into actionable information to measure progress and to identify areas to implement corrective actions. Tracks, monitors, and reports on efficiency metrics to improve NAS system performance. Applies skill comparing historical and current airspace flow program data, to participate in the development of software, data sets, analysis tools and programs.

This position has access to national classified information. As such, he/she ensures that classified documents are handled, stored, and safeguarded in accordance with current orders. When appropriate, ensures that these documents are downgraded or destroyed in accordance with current orders. Ensures that appropriate records and files are maintained. These include classified material records, document register, and control point logs. Conducts periodic surveys to ascertain the records are current and documents shown are actually accounted for.

Contacts are internal and external to the Federal Aviation Administration. He/she often represents Systems Operations as a senior point of contact on NAS system metrics and efficiency performance initiatives. Contacts include senior managers, service center personnel, members of the state, local and federal government, other foreign government aviation officials, general public, representatives of the aviation industry and military.

As an authority in system performance metrics, he/she draws on experience and knowledge to solve unusual problems. Most work is performed independently, though work is subject to review by program officials and representatives of external entities for quality of results and compatibility with regional and national goals, conformance with established policies, and consonance with program objectives. Work is typically reviewed through status reports and at completion.

Requirements

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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).
  • Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
  • A recent SF-50 is required (See Required Documents for requirements)

Qualifications

ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 in the Federal Service. 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 may include but not limited to: Experience gained in a terminal or enroute air traffic control facility to evaluate and integrate data derived from air traffic operations reports, such as aviation accident/incident investigations and Operational Performance Reviews.Experience performing work in a major air traffic control staff function, such as Traffic Management or airspace procedures to research and develop methods to maximize the use of available airspace.

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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/financial-disclosure-requirements

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's 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.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, 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.

In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment. The selctee(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.

Interviews: Some, all or none may be interviewed.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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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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