This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Safety and Technical Training Service Unit, Safety Directorate, Safety Intelligence & Response Group (AJI-1300). This group is responsible for reacting to significant events in the National Airspace System (NAS) by disseminating timely, accurate, and unbiased information about the events.

Duties

As an Air Traffic Control Specialist, he/she applies knowledge of the NAS to perform complex, specialized air traffic control assignments involving the direction and investigation of significant aviation events. He/she serves as a senior project manager or team leader for large challenging activities to direct national on-site-safety investigations, assess air traffic services and operations and to report findings and recommended actions. These investigations are highly complex and are critical to the safe and efficient operation of the NAS. The reports and recommendations generated by the investigations affect all ATO operational units and the safety of the flying public.

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.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum requirements for this position, applicants must possess experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrates 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-J, FG/GS-14 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 is defined as:Experience separating and controlling air traffic in a terminal or en route air traffic facility to conduct the initial investigation of complex aircraft accidents, near mid-air collision reports, major service disruptions, and incidents which receive significant media interest.Experience preparing analytical reports concerning aviation incidents or events to compile and report results of investigations to senior ATO leadership.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. *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. *

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: Michael Nance
• Phone: 1 (202) 267-8981
• Email: [email protected]