Air Traffic Control Specialist (Staff Support Specialist)

Federal Aviation Administration •

Dulles, Virginia, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

The incumbent serves as a Staff Support Specialist (MSS-1) at Terminal Facilities, Terminal Services.

Duties

Serves as a Staff Support Specialist (MSS-1) at Terminal Facilities, Terminal Services. 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.

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)
APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE THROUGH AVIATOR.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Qualifications

Candidates must show Specialized Experience, which is defined as:

1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above, regional or headquarters position for a least one year (52 weeks);

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;

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.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, candidates will be rated in accordance with the instructions on FAA Form 3330-43-1, Rating of Air Traffic Experience for AT Movement.

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

Submit completed Form FAA 3330-43-1, Rating of Air Traffic Experience for AT Movement dated 10/11, including list of correspondence courses. The form must be submitted either by uploading as an attachment with the bid package through USAJOBS or emailed to regina.mulder@faa.gov. All bids must be received by the closing date of the vacancy announcement in order to be considered. Submit FAA Form 3330-43-1 to your designated facility rating official at least 5 days prior to the closing date of the announcement. The rating official will complete FAA Form 3330-43-1 and return it to you for timely mailing. Bids from candidates which have not been certified and signed by facility management will be ineligible for consideration. We are requesting that applicants also provide a direct daytime phone number and/or e-mail address. Incomplete bid packages will not be considered. E-mailed applications will not be accepted.

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.

Salary Range: $134,250 - $181,238

Job Ident #: 789485200

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Air Traffic Control Specialist (Staff Support Specialist)

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