Air Traffic Control Specialist, Staff Support Specialist (AT-2152-JI)

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. For the assigned Facility/Duty Location: 1. Performs daily functions of maintaining and or improving operational material and or resources within the assigned area(s) of specialty.

1. Communicates intra / inter facility as well as among various lines of business and industry.
2. Makes recommendations for new projects/studies. taking into account available resources and the accomplishment of facility goals and objectives.
3. Applies expertise toward the completion of projects/studies and facility reports.
4. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of equipment, facilities, and procedures.
5. Conducts investigations. evaluations, and briefs facility personnel.
6. Develops methods to improve customer service and the quality of support provided.
7. Collaborates freely among facilities, provides feedback and consults with other Staff Support Specialists regardless of duty location.
8. May perform duties outside of the facility commensurate with grade and experience. Depending upon facility structure, reports to an assigned MSS-2, 3 or 4, who provides administrative direction for facility 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.

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education cannot be substituted for experience at the AT-2152-JI level.

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.

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

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, candidates will be rated in accordance with the instructions on the FAA Form 3330-43-1, "Rating of Air Traffic Experience for AT Transfer Program". The FAA Form 3330-43-1 must be submitted either by uploading a copy as an attachment to the application through USAJOBS or faxing the form to (424) 405-7365. It must be received in the HRMO by the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants will be considered ineligible if the form is not received in HR by the closing date of this announcement. (Not responsible for incomplete faxed application packages.) Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement. Early Retirement/Good Time Coverage.

This position is not covered for good time/early retirement purposes. Interview: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.

You must apply online to receive consideration.

Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

In addition to uploading a resume and all other required application forms, please submit a completed FAA Form 3330-43-1, Rating of Air Traffic Experience for AT Movement. The form is used for reviewing candidate Air Traffic experience.

NOTE: Applicants are reminded that FAA Form 3330-43-1 is required and NOT FAA Form 3330-43. Applicants who do not submit their forms to HR by the closing date of this announcement will be deemed ineligible

NOTE: Applicants are reminded that FAA Form 3330-43-1 is required and NOT FAA Form 3330-43. 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