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Air Traffic Control Specialist

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Eastern Region, ATO, Eastern Service Area, Washington District, Washington National Tower (DCA)
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Summary

Serves as a Staff Support Specialist (MSS- I) at Terminal facilities.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
06/19/2025 to 07/09/2025
Salary
$137,229 to - $185,259 per year

The salary range cited above includes a locality rate of 33.94%. Pay rate for FAA employees, including locality pay is capped by law at $225,700.

Pay scale & grade
AT II
Location
Arlington, VA
1 vacancy
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
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
AEA-ATO-25-CCD-95457
Control number
839082800

Duties

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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.

The work requires a comprehensive knowledge of the ATC field and familiarization with the many integral components of the industry which comprise the National Airspace System. Specialists must have the ability to apply this knowledge to the analysis, evaluation and development of new methods, studies, approaches, and procedures. The Staff Support Specialist must be knowledgeable of agency wide programs, facility goals and objectives. Must be able to communicate clearly and tailor their message to the target audience. While not required, hardware/software experience is desirable. Some travel will be required.

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 must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement
  • APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON-LINE THROUGH AVIATOR

Qualifications

Candidates must show Specialized Experience, which is defined as:

1) Must have held an FAA 2152-FG-14 or above, regional or headquarters position for a least one year (52 weeks)

OR

2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least one year (52 weeks) at an ATS facility.

NOTE: An employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least one year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility that is upgraded, is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded positions, since the employee has been performing the higher-graded work;

OR

3) Must have held an MSS position for at least one year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.

NOTE: There are no restrictions on who can apply to MSS vacancies at those facilities with 3 or less MSS levels. In addition to the qualifications listed above for MSS positions, the chart on MSS positions will be used to determine which career level applicants are qualified to make application.

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Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

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


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

Interview Policy: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.

Early Retirement: Position is not covered under P.L. 92-297 for early retirement purposes.

Requirements for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement. This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of an Access National Agency Check with Inquiry (ANACI) prior to appointment unless a waiver is obtained and subject to ten-year period re-investigation.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

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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