Air Traffic Control Specialist, Staff Support Specialist

Job Description:

Serves as a Service Center Staff Support Specialist (MSS- 1).

Duties

Responsible for tactical, strategic, and administrative support of multiple program areas such as training, quality control, quality assurance, traffic management, airspace and procedures, plans and programs, operational automation, military operations, special and security operations, safety management system, safety reporting and other areas of specialty identified collaboratively at the local level.

The work requires a comprehensive knowledge of the ATC field and familiarization with the many integral components of the industry which comprise the National Airspace System. Specialists must have the ability to apply this knowledge to the analysis, evaluation and development of new methods, studies, approaches, and procedures. The Staff Support Specialist must be knowledgeable of agency wide programs, facility goals and objectives. Must be able to communicate clearly and tailor their message to the target audience. While not required, hardware/software experience is desirable. Some travel will be required.

1. Performs daily functions of maintaining and or improving operational material and or resources within the assigned area(s) of specialty.
2. Communicates intra/inter facility as well as among various lines of business and industry.
3. Makes recommendations for new projects/studies. taking into account available resources and the accomplishment of organizational goals and objectives.
4. Applies expertise toward the completion of projects/studies and facility reports.
5. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of equipment, facilities, and procedures.
6. Conducts investigations, evaluations, and briefs facility personnel.
7. Develops methods to improve customer service and the quality of support provided.
8. Collaborates freely among facilities, provides feedback and consults with other Staff Support Specialists regardless of duty location.
9. May perform duties outside of the facility commensurate with grade and experience.

Depending upon organizational structure, reports to a Team Manager or Group Manager, who provides administrative direction for work assignments, in terms of broadly defined missions or functions within areas of specialties. The incumbent is responsible for planning, designing and completing work assignments independently. Results of the work are technically authoritative and are normally accepted without change. Work is evaluated in terms of results achieved and effectiveness in assigned program areas.

Job Requirements:

Requirements 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).

Qualifications

Specialized Experience:

1. Must have held an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks);

2. Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1-year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.

NOTE: An employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least 1-year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility that is upgraded is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position;

3. Must have held a MSS position for at least 1-year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.

QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

In addition to the qualifications listed above, there is a quality ranking factor for which applicants will be evaluated. Please refer to the KSA questions for details.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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.

Required Documents

All FAA Employees must include a copy of their most SF-50 (please see further details below). IN ADDITION: applicants must submit completed FAA Form 3330-43-1 (Rating of Air Traffic Experience for AT Movement). Signatures are no longer required. Forms may be submitted either by including a copy as an attachment with your on-line bid package or faxing to the fax number provided in this bid. These forms must be submitted on or before the closing date of this announcement. IF THESE FORMS ARE NOT SUBMITTED, APPLICANTS WILL LOSE CONSIDERATION DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE PACKAGE. Applicants are reminded that FAA 3330-43-1 is required and NOT FAA Form 3330-43. NOTE: If you choose to submit the form via fax, we cannot guarantee timely receipt or assume responsibility for the quality or legibility of the form. Illegible forms will result in loss of consideration.

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:

FAA-3330-43-1 : Rating of Air Traffic Experience For AT Movement

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.

Job Ident #: 840730900

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs

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Job Info

Location

College Park, Georgia, United States

Type

Contractor

Salary Range

$161,189 - $217,604

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs