This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Safety and Technical Training Service Unit, Safety Directorate, in either the Central, Eastern, or Western Service Area Safety Groups (AJI-1C00/1E00/1W00). These Groups are responsible for monitoring safety reports and analyzing data and risk indicators to identify root causes of hazards and safety issues.

Duties

Serves as an Aviation Technical Systems Specialist (Runway Safety Specialist) in one of three Service Area Runway Safety Teams (AJI-1C30/1E30/1W30). This position applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of National Airspace Systems (NAS) technical systems, operations and procedures to analyze and evaluate data and to develop mitigation strategies to improve runway safety by reducing the risk of runway incursions, excursions, and other surface incidents. Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of the Team Manager. This work is a critical area of safety oversight and directly affects the safe and efficient 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 as:Experience conducting airport surface operations, such as separating and controlling air traffic in a terminal/tower or as an aircraft pilot, to analyze runway incidents and incursions.Experience evaluating, installing or repairing airport technical equipment and systems to assess and evaluate reported event details and 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. *In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position MAY be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment. The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility. Pay retention is not guaranteed.Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. **

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: Krystiana Nelson
• Phone: 1 (202) 267-5860
• Email: [email protected]