The Flight Service manages program objectives, strategies, and plans for providing flight planning, advisory, operations, and search and rescue coordination services. The Flight Service Directorate also provides oversight of flight service performance, costs, and customer satisfaction within the National Airspace System (NAS).

Duties

The Air Traffic Control Specialist performs complex, specialized air traffic control assignments to support of Flight Service program objectives, strategies and plans for providing flight planning, advisory, operations, and search and rescue coordination services. Possesses automation expertise and/or previous air traffic control experience to support FAA contracts or acquisitions. The work contributes directly to the accomplishment of air traffic and other FAA objectives and the efficiency and effectiveness of air traffic operations.

Requirements

• 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.
• This position is not covered by PL 92-267 for early retirement purposes, and is therefore, not eligible for "good time" credit.
• Position is ineligible for true time and one half.
• Position may become permanent without further competition.
• This is a temporary assignment NTE 2 years; however, it may be extended or terminated at any time, at management discretion.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the level of work of the specialization for which the application is made. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations.Additionally, to qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. This experience 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: Experience assessing potential safety issues through reviews of reports and the performance of data analysis. AND Experience recommending solutions to organizational positions on programs and issues to management.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.SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR:In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Must have experience working in an Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS), Flight Service Station (FSS), or Federal Contract Flight Service Station (FCFSS) with a full facility rating. [NOTE: This experience must be specified in the resume along with a certificate of Federal Contract Flight Service Station (FCFSS) experience.]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. *Applicants may be asked to verify information on their application for employment with the FAA.**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. **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) score order; (2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.AFSCME Interview Criteria: Article 42, Section 13 states: If the selecting official decides to interview any employee on the selection list for a vacancy, then all who remain under consideration for the position at that point in the process must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best-qualified list through a comparative process, then the best-qualified list shall be considered to be the selection list. If it is determined that interviews are required and telephone interviews are not utilized, travel expenses incidental to these interviews will be paid in accordance with the Agency's travel regulations and this Agreement.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address Federal Aviation Administration HQ Employment Services Branch 800 Independence Ave, SW, Room 523 AHF-110 Washington, DC 20591 US
• Name: Christine Mcneil
• Phone: 1 (202) 267-3722
• Email: [email protected]