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Administrative Officer

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Air Traffic Organization, Technical Services, Technical Services OSS (AJW-C23)

Summary

The position is located within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Technical Operations.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 06/29/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 29, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$59,596 - $89,398 per year

Salary includes Fort Worth, TX locality rate of 27.26%.

Pay scale & grade
FV F
Promotion potential
G
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
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.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Announcement number
ASW-ATO-26-BRO225-99181
Control number
873444100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to Current Permanent Employees ATO-WIDE

Duties

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Performs basic (but progressively more difficult) administrative assignments under the close direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Typically acts as a member of a team for projects/programs within a defined area of responsibility. Performs, monitors and tracks a variety of administrative tasks in implementing an office's administrative programs, policies, and procedures.

Applies basic knowledge of administrative processes and procedures to accomplish assignments and provides District/Technical Services/Engineering Services Manager and Group Manager, information on the operation of assigned programs and the interrelationships of such programs. Typical assignments may include collecting and recording data/information; conducting research; identifying problems; and assisting higher level professionals in day-to-day operations. Follows guidelines, directives and polices for assigned projects/programs. Coordinates, monitors, and executes actions required to manage the District/Technical Services/Engineering Services with regards to management of personnel requests, employee position actions, pay and leave administration, performance management, incentive awards, special employment programs.

The incumbent manages basic but varying administrative processes and programs. Incumbent provides routine procedural information and guidance to management for assigned areas. Interprets guidelines, directives and polices for assigned projects/programs. Provides regular status updates to management.

Serves as the office¿s focal point for internal human capital activities. Coordinates with Human Resources and generates requests for personnel and administrative actions involving recruitment, transfer, temporary assignments, promotions, awards, and various other personnel actions. Monitors and manages internal organizational processes for other areas such as travel management, time and attendance, records management, training, and employee performance.

Contacts are primarily internal to the organizational unit with a manager and other employees to share information, provide data and/or written analyses, and discuss the statuses of assignments. In some specialties, may have contacts with customers and other external parties on routine matters such as gathering information, explaining regulations, and discussing customers¿ situations. May have contacts with customers and other external parties on routine matters such as gathering information, explaining regulations, and discussing the customer's situation. Serves as liaison between the OSS/District/Technical Services/Engineering Services and SSC/Team/Center organizations and regional office or service center.

Established policies/procedures provide detailed guidance for almost all assignments, with little or no room for discretion. Works under detailed instructions provided by a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. The supervisor or higher-level Administrative Officer makes assignments by defining objectives, priorities, and deadlines.

Regularly refers problems and work issues to a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional for guidance.

Work is reviewed regularly during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness and all aspects of quality.

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).
  • Award SF-50 and SF-52 will not be accepted.
  • Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
  • 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.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements for FV-F (FG/GS 5-9)

To qualify for this position at the FV-F (FG/GS-5-9) level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least three years of progressively responsible general experience that demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, recognize solutions, plan and organize work and convey information, with at least one year equivalent to the FV-E (FG/GS-4) level. Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) necessary to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

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Education Substitution: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.

OR

Combination education and experience may be qualifying for this position. Refer to OPM's Operating Manual Qualification Standards at, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/group-stds/Gs-admin.asp for more information. To qualify based on education you must submit a copy of your high school or college transcripts or certificates.

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

Special Note Concerning Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (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, 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.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) 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.

Education

Education Substitution for FV-F: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, gained from an accredited college or university.

Combination of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.

To qualify based on education, applicants MUST submit a copy of your college or university transcripts at time of application. Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to (817) 222-5852 (please include announcement number on each page). If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. Educational Institution in terms of equivalency to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included in your application package. If you do not include a copy of the evaluation as part of your application package, your foreign education will not be considered.

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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

APPLICANTS THAT DO NOT SUBMIT FORMS SF-50 WILL LOSE CONSIDERATION DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE BID PACKAGE.

FORMS SF-50 SENT VIA EMAIL WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION. FORMS SF-50 MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.

Form(s) may be uploaded to your on-line application or submitted by mail or fax. If you choose to submit the form via fax, we cannot guarantee timely receipt or assume responsibility for the quality or legibility of the form. Illegible forms will result in loss of consideration. Mailed or faxed forms should be addressed to the agency point of contact listed in this vacancy announcement.

Incomplete Applications: Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Your application/resume MUST have your official title, grade and series on your work history.

Interviews: If the agency decides to interview any qualified applicants on the selection list, then some, all or none of the applicants will be interviewed.

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

FAA¿s Core Compensation Position: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation Plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://employees.faa.gov/employee_services/pay_perf/pay/core_comp_plan/

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

At the FAA, the sky is not the limit—it is just the beginning. Exciting new opportunities are emerging in aviation and aerospace. Significant investments are advancing the research and development of autonomous vehicles, environmentally friendly electric aircraft, high-speed and long-endurance solar-powered aircraft, and new types of space vehicles. Success with these new technologies and vehicle types will introduce new ways to transport people and goods expanding aviation's footprint in transportation. People are our strength. We are a diverse workforce of over 44,000 located nationwide and spanning over 120 occupations to include air traffic control specialists, aviation safety inspectors, engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals. Join us in our mission to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.

Agency contact information

Bridget R. O'Neal - HR Specialist
Phone
1 (817) 222-4935
Fax
1 (817) 222-5852
Email
bridget.r.o'neal@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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