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Serves as a Staff Support Specialist at the Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) responsible for tactical and strategic support of multiple program areas such as training, quality control, airspace and procedures, planning and infrastructure and other facility program areas.
Learn more about this agency09/20/2024 to 10/10/2024
$170,619 - $221,900 per year
The salary range cited above includes a locality rate of 33.26%. Pay rate for FAA Employees including locality pay is capped by law at $221,900.
AT LI
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
No
Temporary - 2 years
Full-time
Excepted
NA
No
Yes
Yes - The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. See https://www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements.
Yes - This position is represented by NATCA: Staff Support Specialists.
AEA-AJR-24-DYM-92387
810362900
ATO Wide - Open to current permanent FAA employees
The incumbent provides expert staff assistance, technical analysis and evaluates traffic management directives, policies, procedures, and equipment. Is responsible for evaluating proposed changes to traffic management policy, orders and conducts post-event analysis of system-wide performance and recommends improvements that result in greater efficiencies in the operations of the National Airspace System (NAS). Collects and analyzes all available data as it pertains to traffic capacity, traffic flows, points of congestion, peak hours, etc. Based on this analysis, the incumbent recommends programmatic initiatives that can be used by air traffic facilities to improve traffic flow within the NAS. Develops and recommends improvements to automated systems critical to the operation of the NAS. The incumbent coordinates with designated Service Area office/facility traffic management representatives on plans, procedures, and operations that may affect inter-facility traffic flows. The incumbent ensures that all necessary coordination is accomplished before any new traffic management program or initiative is implemented. He/she conducts investigations, evaluations, and briefs facility personnel. Responsible for briefing ATCSCC management and appropriate levels throughout the FAA and the Department of Transportation on proposed changes to traffic management programs. The incumbent provides on-the-job (OJT) Training as necessary and works under the supervision of first or second-level management, who provides administrative direction for assignments in broadly defined missions or functions. The incumbent will be responsible for independently planning, designing and completing work assignments. Work is evaluated in terms of results achieved and effectiveness in assigned program areas.
Candidates must show Specialized Experience, which is defined as:
1) Must have held an FAA 2152-FG-14 or above, regional or headquarters position for a least one year (52 weeks)
OR
2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least one year (52 weeks) at an ATS facility; NOTE: An employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least one year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility that is upgraded, is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded positions, since the employee has been performing the higher-graded work;
OR
3) Must have held an MSS position for at least one year(52 weeks) in an ATS facility; NOTE: There are no restrictions on who can apply to MSS vacancies at those facilities with 3 or less MSS levels. In addition to the qualifications listed above for MSS positions, the chart on MSS positions will be used to determine which career level applicants are qualified to make application.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
This is a temporary position not-to-exceed 2 years; it may be extended, terminated or become permanent without further competition.
If this position remains temporary, upon completion of this assignment, the selected employee shall return to his/her original permanent position or an equivalent position in the same commuting area.
FAA Form 3330-43-1 must be signed by the applicant in order to receive consideration. Facility representative signature is no longer required. Failure to provide applicant signature will result in loss of consideration and your application will be not accepted.
Interviews will be conducted IAW applicable FAA Policy and/or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by NATCA: Staff Support Specialists.
All bids must be received by the closing date of the vacancy announcement in order to be considered.
Early Retirement Coverage: During this temporary assignment, good time coverage for early retirement purposes will depend on the selectee's current coverage. If you are currently in a covered position good time will continue. If this position is made permanent, the position will not be covered under P.L. 92-297 for early retirement purposes.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
Submit completed form 3330-43-1 must be signed by the applicant in order to receive consideration. Facility representative signature is no longer required. Failure to provide applicant signature will result in loss of consideration and your application will not be accepted. The form must be submitted by uploading as an attachment with the bid package through USAJOBS.GOV
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
Forms:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/810362900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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