This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Safety and Technical Training, Safety Directorate, Safety Services Group (AJI-1500). This Group is responsible for analyzing reports and data to formulate corrective actions for continuous improvement and serves as a collaborative liaison between different lines of businesses.

Duties

As an Airway Transportation Systems Specialist, he/she applies experience and expert technical knowledge of National Airspace System (NAS) technical systems, operations and procedures used for airport and air traffic control and/or power, communication, surveillance, automation and/or other types of air navigation services to develop policies, processes and training that identify and mitigate operational non-compliance, safety risks, and fatigue issues. He/she serves as a senior project manager for large, challenging work activities to develop new concepts, systems, or innovative approaches. He/she develops solutions to resolve unprecedented situations that adversely affect crucial components of the NAS by modifying existing or emerging technologies. He/she identifies and resolves highly complex problems or issues that often overlap programs in other lines of business and that affect strategic Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs. This work directly supports the objectives of the ATO the FAA and the safe and continued operation of the NAS.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
• Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

Qualifications

Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-I or FG/GS-13) that is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Experience installing and maintaining aviation electronic equipment such as radars, communication and weather system equipment in a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) terminal or en route air traffic facilities.Experience analyzing and evaluating data to identify risks and to provide recommendations to mitigate risks.You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position. *Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) category grouping; or (2) alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

Education

No Education requirement.

Contacts

• Address Federal Aviation Administration HQ Employment Services Branch 800 Independence Ave, SW, Room 523 AHF-110 Washington, DC 20591 US
• Name: Krystiana Nelson
• Phone: 1 (202) 267-5860
• Email: [email protected]