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Air Traffic Control Specialist, Staff Support Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration

Watkins, COFull-time$172–228K/yrPosted 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$172–228K/yr
Location
Watkins, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

The Federal Aviation Administration seeks a Staff Support Specialist in the Denver District to provide tactical, strategic, and administrative support across program areas including training, quality assurance, traffic management, airspace and procedures, and safety. The role requires comprehensive air traffic control knowledge and familiarity with the National Airspace System, along with the ability to analyze and develop methods and procedures and communicate clearly to different audiences.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Air Traffic Control, nice to haveAnalysis, nice to haveEvaluation, nice to haveMethod Development, nice to haveClear Communication, nice to haveAudience Adaptation, nice to have

Qualifications

FAA 2152-FG-14/FV-J or Above for 52 Weeks, requiredFacility Rated or Area Certified for 52 Weeks, requiredMSS Position in ATS Facility for 52 Weeks, requiredU.S. Citizenship, required

Full job description

Summary

Serves as a Staff Support Specialist in Denver District.

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. Specialist must have the ability to apply this knowledge of 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. Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience as defined below: 1) Must have held an FAA 2152-FG-14/FV-J 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; OR 3) Must have held an MSS position for at least one year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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. Other 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. Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security and/or medical requirements, if applicable. If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best qualified list through a comparative process, then the best qualified list shall be considered the selection list. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements, if applicable, may be further evaluated. 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. FAA Form 3330-43-1 must be signed by the applicant and a facility representative in order to receive consideration. Failure to upload or fax this completed form with signatures from the applicant and a facility representative will result in loss of consideration and your application will be rated as ineligible. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

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