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EADS is responsible for the aerospace defense of the eastern United States to include the national capital region
around Washington, D.C., and supports NORAD’s Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment and U.S. Northern Command’s homeland defense missions.
05/14/2025 to 05/19/2025
$111,171 - $172,257 per year
The salary listed is for Rome, New York, without locality.
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.
75% or less - The job may require up to 75% travel.
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Permanent
Full-time
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AWA-AJR-25-8133CM-95060
836889800
Open to current permanent FAA employees - AJR Wide
The Air Traffic Control Specialist serves as the FAA Senior Representative to the Commander,
Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS) located at the Griffiss International Airport, Rome, and New
York. Facilitates FAA's contributions to, especially in terms of Airspace and Air Traffic
Management (ASM/ATM) related services, national defense, homeland defense and Defense Support to
Civil Authorities (DSCA) efforts while advocating the FA/\s interest in sustaining the safety,
security and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS). The Specialist performs complex,
specialized air traffic control assignments. The work often affects major components of the
aviation industry and other external organizations.
Applies experience and expert technical knowledge of air traffic control procedures and operations
as well as expert technical knowledge of air traffic management. Identifies, tracks, analyzes,
reports and resolves military and federal law enforcement operational system problems and provides
resolution on other specified problems to the appropriate military, FAA service areas, headquarters
or service units. Conceives, plans, and directs studies involving complex issues and unique
problems. Works with customers at high organizational levels both inside and outside the FAA to
resolve complex issues to ensure the integrity of the NAS. Works with the Department of Defense,
federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies, concerning classified movements and support of
aircraft in support of special operations and with the United States Secret Service (USSS)
concerning the movement and security of the President of the United States and special security
events identified by Presidential Decision Directive 62 (PDD-62).
Develops and implements procedures for military traffic flow management programs. Develops,
coordinates, monitors and implements operational programs and procedures for executing
sensitive/classified requirements. Coordinates the air traffic role in national defense joint
operational planning for both classified and unclassified emergency war plans and training to
include counter-drug and counterterrorist contingencies. Provides oversight of agreements between
FAA, the military and other federal agencies to ensure operational consistency and compatibility.
Serves as a senior advisor on the staff of the Commander. Recommends organizational positions on
major programs and issues to agency management. Prepares and reviews reports or policies for
internal and external distribution. Advises the Commander of the availability and utilization of
FAA facilities and equipment as well as current air traffic control procedures to effectively
accomplish the mission in the areas of peacetime training, tactical operations, security incidents,
threats of war and actual wartime operations. Also advises the Commander on cooperation with the
FAA for defense support to civil authorities' related matters. In the course of the performance of
duties, it is essential that the specialist maintain a close working relationship with the
appropriate military personnel.Contacts are internal and external. Represent the FAA at the national level in meetings as the
national focal point on major projects/programs with commercial and general aviation
representatives. Conducts outreach to aviation organizations within their area of responsibility to
identify and resolve highly complex problems that often cross organizational boundaries and affect
the accomplishment of agency objectives. Recommends organizational positions on major programs and
issues to agency management. Prepares and reviews reports or policies for internal and external
distribution.
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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; TC/SCI) position requires favorable adjudication of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
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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(1) resume with complete work history; and
(2) a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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