Air Traffic Control Specialist, Air Traffic Representative

Summary Position is located within the ATO, Eastern Service Center, Operations Support Group (AJV-E200), Tactical Operations Team (AJV-E230). Incumbent will serve as a liaison officer between the military, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and where applicable, civil users. The incumbent will perform complex, specialized assignments applying experience and comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control procedures and operations as well as FAA programs, regulations, and missions. Responsibilities Incumbent participates in the resolution of local air traffic control (ATC) issues between military and civil users so that both are afforded the maximum service possible. Conducts frequent liaison with FAA, civil, and military personnel to determine adequacy of ATC services rendered. Serves as technical advisor to the military in all phases of air traffic control in order to improve air traffic control services. Participates in military meetings in which the FAA has an interest. Participates in lecture and training programs for base pilots and civil air user groups. Recommends changes to improve local military air traffic control facility training program. Ensures administration of certification and rating programs within their assigned military facilities. Coordinates and is signatory to Letters of Agreement between military ATC facilities and FAA ATC facilities. Informs higher level authority and/or manager whenever an agreeable solution cannot be reached at the local level on controversial matters and interpretive issues. Participates in the near midair collision program. Provides technical advice and assistance on matters concerning airspace allocation and use, Federal Aviation regulations, and air traffic control services provided by the FAA. Assists in airspace reviews between the military and civil users regarding Special Use Airspace (SUA) and ATC assigned airspace (ATCAA), to achieve maximum compatibility of user requirement and to enhance operational safety. Reviews and evaluates military airspace proposals for SUA, Military Training Routes (MTR), and airspace needed for special events. Participates in briefings for military personnel on FAA air traffic control procedures and National Airspace System (NAS) requirements in terms of their applicability to the safe, orderly, and effective conduct of military operational flying within the common NAS. Conducts ATC, MRU, and SUA evaluations. Reviews Safety Risk Management (SRM) documentation for airspace changes and redesign, and may be called upon to serve on SRM Panels as a Subject Matter Expert (SME). Tracks, monitors, and provides status reporting of assigned program areas. Areas of review include planning, methodology, implementation, scheduling, costs, constraints, risk and issues. Ensures classified discussions and documents are handled, stored, and safeguarded in accordance with current orders. Ensures appropriate records and files are maintained. The work contributes directly to the accomplishment of air traffic and other FAA objectives and the efficiency and effectiveness of air traffic operations. Contacts are both internal and external to the agency. Most work is performed independently, though work is subject to review for quality of results and compatibility with goals, and conformance with established policies and program objectives. 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. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference- U.S. Office of Personnel Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Air Traffic Control Series, 2152: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/air-traffic-control-series-2152/ To qualify for this position at the J-band you must demonstrate in your application that you have experience as an air traffic controller in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrated 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. Creditable experience must have equipped applicants with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the full range of duties of the position for which application is being made. To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I / 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. Specialized experience is: Experience in air traffic operations and Special Use Airspace rule-making/non rule-making actions Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Education 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. Position may be filled in either Havelock, NC or Jacksonville, FL. Selectee will be required to report to selected duty station. 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 KSAs listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Position is not eligible for "good time" for ATC retirement purposes. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA