The Senior Technical Operations Watch Officer (STOWO) serves as Technical Operations Services representative for all National Airspace System (NAS) systems and services. Provides operational awareness and advisement to senior leadership for Technical Operations Services at the national level and rep
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The Senior Technical Operations Watch Officer (STOWO) serves as Technical Operations Services representative for all National Airspace System (NAS) systems and services. Provides operational awareness and advisement to senior leadership for Technical Operations Services at the national level and reports directly to the National Operations Group, AJW-B300.
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Serves as the Senior Technical Operations Watch Officer (STOWO) in the Joint Air Traffic Operations Command (JATOC) at the Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC). Provides operational awareness and advisement to senior leadership for Technical Operations Services at the national level. As a recognized expert within FAA, work usually includes leadership for highly complex and challenging activities based on the objectives of the major subdivision/LOB/SO under the minimal direction of a manager or executive.

Provides support to the JATOC ATO Watch Officer (AWO) and collaborates with all other JATOC team elements within the FAA ATCSCC to provide timely, clear and concise information needed for effective management of real-time events.
Applies advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work, advanced knowledge of the administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the organization. Work is typically governed by broad policies and objectives which provide general guidance for addressing issues but almost always require the development of new and innovative approaches. Develops innovative approaches to attain organizational objectives and optimize resource utilization. Conceives, plans, and conducts studies involving complex issues and unique problems. Provides advisement to the Technical Operations (AJW) facility personnel with complex decision making as requested/required, and provides guidance for the formulation of clear, concise and comprehensive messaging related to event notifications and event management. Possesses awareness and knowledge of planned Technical Operations activities; performs Operations Risk Management (ORM) processes to ensure all internal stakeholders are informed at the national level.

Serves as a consultant on all issues immediately affecting AJW facility operations and provides rapid responses to all operationally related inquiries, requests and real time issues. Resolves all but unique problems independently without the intervention of higher level management. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution. He/she will be required to make recommendations on a national level during 24/7 operations for critical NAS services. Actively monitors current operating status of the NAS infrastructure and makes positive contact with Technical Operations Control Centers or Management when situation occurs where information is conflicting in order to gain clarity of the reported events and provide the
improved situational awareness to the ATO Watch Officer and/or Technical Operations Executive leadership.

Provide near real time situational awareness to the ATO Watch Officer and the FAA ATO Executive Leadership team. Synchronize critical information requirements; incident, situation, operation, all source summaries, personnel, resource status, planned courses of action, briefs, weather forecasts, and other data as required in regards to Technical Operations responsibilities. Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, AJW and the ATO peers and higher level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. In some areas, may have frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and other external parties to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes. He/she is a single point of contact (POC) for incoming and outgoing Requests for Information (RFls) for Technical Operations Services at the national level.

Responsible for the collection, readability and publishing of the daily ATO AM Report to Executive Leadership. Provide assistance and advice to the Technical Operations leadership in the execution of all operational matters and procedures. Incumbent must remain ready and trained to assume the additional responsibilities required in response to contingencies and crises.

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Conditions of employment
  • 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 qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J, FG/GS-13.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Experience includes: Experience identifying problem areas, developing, and recommending new policies and procedures for resolution during operations for critical NAS services.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Interviews: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

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Additional information

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 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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

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.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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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.

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You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

To qualify based on education, you must upload or fax a copy of your high school or college transcripts or certificates at time of application. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment.

Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), upon request.

Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to 609-485-8995 on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.



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/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

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Location
Warrenton, Virginia, United States
Type
Contractor
Salary Range
$148,902 - $225,700
Company Details
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs
33 Open Jobs Available
Our continuing mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. We strive to reach the next level of safety, efficiency, environmental responsibility and global leadership. We are accountable to the American public and ...

Benefits:
TBD

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