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Administrative Officer

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Air Traffic Organization, Tech Ops, Engineering Services, Engineering Support Group (AJW-2C16)

Summary

Incumbent serves as an Administrative Officer for the Engineering Support Group.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/17/2026 to 04/21/2026
Salary
$68,120 - $105,595 per year

Above salary includes 27.26% locality pay.

Pay scale & grade
FV G
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Worth, TX
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Announcement number
ASW-ATO-26-EL147-98233
Control number
865563500

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to Current Permanent FAA employees-within the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Logistics Center (AML) and FAA Academy (AMA-400)

Duties

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Performs a combination of routine, multiple, and varying assignments under the general direction of a manager, project/program manager, team lead or more experienced personnel. Applies experience and detailed knowledge of a variety of administrative programs such as REGIS, PRISM and PCard, Government Vehicles, Teleworking Agreements, AITS, Castle and E2. Articulates and communicates assignments to the administrative staff within the assigned organization.

Articulates the projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones and/or program issues under review and deadlines and time frames for completion. Incumbent ensures continuous support coverage for all ES administrative programs within the assigned organization. Identifies inconsistencies, inefficiencies, lack of processes, and makes recommendations for solutions. Identifies the need for and develops instructions or procedures for administrative support within assigned tasks. Provides training and support to administrative team within assigned group to ensure implementation of the organization's administrative programs, policies, and procedures.

Identifies potential problems and reports them to appropriate managerial level with recommended solutions. Performs the full range of administrative functions, implementing the organization's administrative programs, policies and procedures. Refers to managers and professionals, who are more experienced, with problems that require their attention. May help develop and recommend solutions.

Provides assistance to support project management accuracy of the Corporate Work Plan (CWP) for assigned group. Provides reports, analysis and recommendations utilizing various automation software programs, tools and techniques used in support of the CWP such as the CWP Portal, Excel and Tableau.

Work is reviewed periodically, typically at major milestones and at completion, for policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities. Work activities typically support and may be vital to the success of projects and/or activities for one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB/SOs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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).

Qualifications

To qualify at the FV-G level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level FV-F (FG/GS-5-9). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

Specialized experience: Analyzing data, conducting research and applying policies or procedures; identifying problems and offering solutions in the areas of administrative management.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability (KSAs): 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 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. 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.

Education

Not applicable.

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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

Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirements. For Low-Risk (1), this position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.

Interviews: The Agency may choose to interview some, none or all of the candidates on the list.

Incomplete Applications: 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.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

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.

Federal Aviation Administration

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Agency contact information

Eric Larson, HR Specialist
Phone
1 (817) 222-4457
Fax
1 (817) 222-5852
Email
eric.r.larson@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ASW Regional HR Services Branch
10101 Hillwood Parkway
AHF-S410
Fort Worth, TX 76177
US

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