This position is located in the Safety and Technical Training Service Unit (AJI), Safety Directorate, Safety Services Group, HQ Quality Assurance (QA) Team (AJI-1540). The Group is responsible for monitoring safety reports and analyzing data and risk indicators to identify root causes of hazards and safety issues. The Group takes risk based decisions and coordinates safety-related activities to influence air traffic, technical operations service areas, and field-based safety mitigations.

Duties

As an Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS), this position applies experience gained in a terminal or en route air traffic control facility to evaluate facility operations and individual events for risk. The ATCS combines information necessary to create safety trend data and performs complex, specialized air traffic control assignments to assess compliance and potential risk in the National Airspace System (NAS). Applies comprehensive knowledge of air traffic staff programs, such as procedures, traffic management, and quality assurance to furnish national-level expertise to identify and analyze data used to identify system-wide safety events. Identifies the areas of highest potential risk, as well as effective and ineffective barriers to safety and associated mitigation strategies. This work directly contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of air traffic operations and is critical to maintaining the safety of the NAS and 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

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 interpreting safety management, quality control, and operational regulations and policies to evaluate current policies and procedures and recommend changes.Experience using performance tools to assist with risk mitigation efforts.Experience analyzing safety data, identifying safety hazards, and recommending actions to mitigate hazards.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) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.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: Michael Nance
• Phone: 1 (202) 267-8981
• Email: [email protected]