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Air Traffic Control Specialist - MSS-1 (Support Specialist)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO DIRECTORATE-WESTERN SERVICE AREA HAWAII-ALASKA DISTRICT, ANCHORAGE, AK - TWHA1-ANC

Summary

Serves as a Staff Support Specialist (MSS- I) Level 8 Facility; TWHA1-ANC; Responsible for tactical, strategic. and administrative support of multiple program areas such as training, quality control, quality assurance, traffic management, airspace and procedures. plans and programs, operational automation, military operations. special and security operations, safety management system, safety reporting and other areas of specialty identified collaboratively at the local level.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$123,955 - $167,340 per year

Salary range includes 32.36% Locality. In addition a 1.49% Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) is authorized. Locality and COLA subject to change.

Pay scale & grade
AT HI
Promotion potential
None
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
Represented by a union
Yes - This position is represented by NATCA: Staff Support Specialists.
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Announcement number
800-ATO-27-AKJH-101291
Control number
891941500

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to current permanent FAA employees, ATO Wide

Duties

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1. Performs daily functions of maintaining and or improving operational material and or resources within the assigned area(s) of specialty.
2. Communicates intra / inter facility as well as among various lines of business and industry.
3. Makes recommendations for new projects/studies. taking into account available resources and the accomplishment of facility goals and objectives.
4. Applies expertise toward the completion of projects/studies and facility reports.
5. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of equipment, facilities, and procedures.
6. Conducts investigations. evaluations, and briefs facility personnel.
7. Develops methods to improve customer service and the quality of support provided.
8. Collaborates freely among facilities, provides feedback and consults with other Staff Support Specialists regardless of duty location.
9. May perform duties outside of the facility commensurate with grade and experience.

Depending upon facility structure, reports to an assigned MSS-2, 3 or 4, who provides administrative direction for facility assignments, in terms of broadly defined missions or functions within areas of specialties. The incumbent is responsible for planning, designing and completing work assignments independently. Results of the work are technically authoritative and are normally accepted without change. Work is evaluated in terms of results achieved and effectiveness in assigned program areas.

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 completed FAA Form 3330-43-1 (not rated) is required - Do not include your SSAN on form - Must provide prior to closing date.
  • Please see "How to Apply" follow instructions to ensure a complete application packet.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is required. Candidates must meet the following:

1. Must have held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks);

OR

2. Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an ATS facility; (NOTE: An employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility that is upgraded is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position, since he/she has been performing the higher-graded work);

OR

3. Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility (see NOTE above).

In addition to the qualifications listed above, the chart on MSS positions will be used to determine which career level applicants are qualified to make application.  IAW with said chart CPC's, MSS-1's through MSS-4's may make application.

NOTE:  FSS falls under Systems Operations within ATO.  FSS Air Traffic Controllers would need to meet the requirements listed above by having experience in Air Traffic Service (ATS) Facilities or experience in ATS as noted in 1 above pertaining to regional or headquarters experience).

QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.


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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.

Assignment: Full-Time Permanent

Early Retirement Coverage: This is not a Mandatory Age 56 Separation and it is NOT covered for "Good Time"

Pay Setting: Pay is set IAW NATCA Integrated CBA dated 01/14/2025 - Article 180b.

Interviews: IAW NATCA Integrated CBA dated 01/14/2025 - Article 42 Section 7.

Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirements, for Moderate Risk Position Sensitivity 5.

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

Joann Hamilton
Phone
1 (907) 271-3572
Fax
1 (907) 271-5367
Email
joann.hamilton@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ATC Staffing CoE - Western and System Operation Division
222 West 7th Ave #14
AHO-800
Anchorage, AK 99513
US

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