Air Traffic Control Specialist (Barrier Analysis Review Specialist)

Summary

This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization, Safety Service Unit, Safety Directorate, Eastern, Central or Western Service Area Safety Group. These Groups are responsible for reviewing, processing, and categorizing safety data through several different manual and automated sources and programs to capture systemic trends across their respective Service Areas and the National Airspace System (NAS).

Duties

The Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) performs complex, specialized air traffic control assignments, such as identifying and evaluating air traffic occurrences, encounters, and incidents, to assess compliance with operational procedures, assess latent risk, and to categorize them according to safety issue. Applies knowledge of the Barrier Analysis Review (BAR) process, to serve as a part of the BAR Team, and perform analysis, evaluations, and compilation of safety data to be utilized by the team and air traffic facilities. This work is critical to assisting in the identification of safety issues within the National Airspace System (NAS) and contributes to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Safety Culture and Risk Based Safety Management (RBSM) efforts. The ATCS applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control procedures and operations and of staff programs, such as procedures and quality assurance, to carry out regional or national programs. Uses barrier analysis to determine the root cause of an occurrence, incident, or encounter, identifies the role missing or inadequate barriers may have played. Compiles data and works with management in creating more effective strategies to eliminate barriers and improve air traffic safety and operations. Participates in the development of new safety measures or procedures. The ATCS uses experience separating and controlling air traffic in a terminal or en route air traffic facility to evaluate and investigate different incidents and interactions in air traffic, and collects and organizes data using standardized terms and identifying safety measures. Analyzes data to identify trends, patterns, and areas of concern, and develop recommendations based on the analysis to improve safety and operations. Identifies latent risk and compliance related issues within facilities. Uses analytical data to support the development of BAR reports, which aid in facilitating outcome discussions with facility personnel. Participates in on-site assessments to review data-driven indicators and ensure compliance with established standards. As an authority on air traffic and airspace procedures and operations, to evaluates the effectiveness of safety measures and identifies factors that can aggravate or worsen situations. Aggregates data to detect hidden risks, which are then mitigated through corrective actions. Utilizes software tools and programs such as Aviation Risk Identification and Assessment (ARIA), Comprehensive Electronic Data Analysis and Reporting (CEDAR), and FALCON to determine barrier effectiveness and identify and note factors that make situations better or worse. Inputs data into various BAR support tools, and updates and maintains the database with new incident reports and data. Uses skills with programs like Microsoft Office Suite and Tableau to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and data visualizations. Contacts are internal and external to AJI and the FAA. The ATCS often represents AJI as a senior point of contact on projects and programs related to Barrier Analysis. Collaborates with facilities, departments or agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to safety. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for completing work objectives, but allow considerable discretion to develop new or innovative approaches. Draws on experience and knowledge to solve unusual problems. Most work is performed independently, though work is subject to review by program officials and representatives of external entities for quality of results and compatibility with regional and national goals, conformance with established policies, and consonance with program objectives. Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications

Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-I or FG/GS-13) that is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position successfully. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Experience evaluating and investigating air traffic occurrences, incidents, and encounters. Experience analyzing data to identify trends, patterns, and areas of concern, and using data to support the development of recommendations to improve safety and operations. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. *Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position. * Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. **All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. ** Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration. Experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the level of work of the specialization for which application is made. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience. 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. NOTES: 1) As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant, 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 section, 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. 2) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm 3) This Level 2 (Non-Critical Sensitive; Secret) position requires favorable adjudication of an Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (ANACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA