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Air Traffic Control Specialist

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, System Operations Security, Tactical Operations Security, CONR Team, AJR-2440
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Summary

The ATSC is responsible for ensuring appropriate coverage for watch positions on the AOC's operations floor and cooperating with NORAD, specifically CONR-1 AF, on military air missions, which directly affect NAS operations. This watch position is staffed 16/7/365, to the maximum extent practicable, and must be able to deliver no-notice, sustained 24/7
staffing, reflecting the criticality of this position's duties to the Nation's defense.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
08/01/2025 to 08/15/2025
Salary
$110,673 to - $171,576 per year

The salary listed includes the locality rate of 17.06% for Tyndall AF Base, Florida.

Pay scale & grade
FV J
Location
many vacancies in the following location:
Tyndall AFB, FL
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
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
AWA-AJR-25-3964CM-95857
Control number
842102900

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees - FAA-WIDE

Duties

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The Air Traffic Security Coordinator (ATSC) performs complex, specialized air traffic control
assignments. Carries out specialized duties for security events affecting the NAS, including,
President of United States airspace coordination, Vice President of United States TFR management,
Active Air Patrol airspace coordination, Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) violations, and
provide real-time situational awareness to inter-agency partners during NAS security events.

Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control procedures and operations as
well as FAA programs, regulations, and missions. Utilize the FAA's ATM capabilities to provide
real-time NAS insight to inter-agency partners, including the North American Aerospace Defense
Command (NORAD). Provides support to the Continental NORAD Region (CONR) ATSC's by assisting in the
detecting, validating, identifying, and responding to Air Domain threats, particularly potential
airborne threats, while mitigating safety and efficiency impacts on the National Airspace System
(NAS). Mitigates potential safety and efficiency impacts caused by security threats and/or NORAD
activities on NAS operations, translates threat intelligence into actionable airspace security
plans supported by the FAA and provides Air Traffic Control (ATC) related technical advice to
NORAD, particularly CONR-1 AF, on NAS and other ANS issues potentially affecting air defense
planning and operations.

Defines, organizes, and allocates resources to accomplish important work activities within
established schedules. Manages the Domestic Events Network (DEN) and assist HQ DEN when required.
Maintains situational awareness of NAS security events and provide FAA Situational Awareness (SA)
and ATC Subject Matter Expertise to the 601st Air Operations Center Chief of Combat Operations.
Supports operations by redeploying without notice to the 601st AOC's continuity alternate facility,
typically using military transport. Cooperates with CONR-1 AF, other NORAD elements and inter
agency security stakeholders to provide air traffic management (ATM) expertise and capabilities to
facilitate the planning and execution of air defense and other, related security air missions,
particularly those involving NORAD assets.

Contacts are internal and external to the agency. Often represents the organization as a senior
point of contact on projects, programs. Plays an integral to the FAA's operational efforts to
sustain the safety and efficiency of the NAS. As an authority in air traffic management, provides
expertise for the planning and execution of NORAD exercises and responses to conventional military
threats. Supports Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH) Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) and
other disaster response and domestic operations efforts. This position's duties are operationally
critical to the Nation's defense, as well as response to natural disasters and other significant
hazards.

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. The 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.
  • 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, not eligible for "good time" credit. Position is eligible for true time and one half.

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 supporting Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH) Defense Support to Civil Authorities
(DSCA) and other disaster response and domestic operations efforts.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation Plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits.

This is a Level 4 (Special Sensitive; TS/SCI) position requires favorable adjudication of Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.

Management may choose to interview all, some, or none of the referred candidates.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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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