Duties
As an Air Traffic Control Specialist, this position applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control procedures and operations to serve as one of several JATOC Watch Officers who support 24/7 Watch Operations by acting as the Air Traffic Organization's (ATO) initial point of contact for all aviation incidents and events. The Watch Officer exercises command and control responsibility over information to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) leadership regarding FAA significant events. Gathers, analyzes, assesses, shares, and manages incident-related information and intelligence for National Airspace System (NAS) aviation events and incidents, including natural, human-caused, and planned. This work directly affects the ATO, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the aviation industry, and the safety of the flying public.
The Watch Officer applies comprehensive knowledge of staff programs, including traffic management, airspace and procedures, operational automation, and special and security operations to perform complex, specialized air traffic control assignments. Uses experience separating and controlling air traffic in a terminal or en route air traffic control facility to monitor and evaluate information received from JATOC ATO service unit personnel concerning incidents and events. Researches and gathers data to identifies and analyzes information to provide FAA leadership with an up-to-date picture of current incident status and its impact on NAS operations. Collaborates with all JATOC resources to organize and disseminate messages and reports. Prepares analytical reports on aviation incidents or events, consolidates information, and reports findings to senior leadership.
Applies comprehensive knowledge of ATO and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs and functions to identify and route the preliminary event evaluation to the appropriate stake holders. Defines, organizes, and allocates resources to accomplish important work activities within established schedules.
Conducts telephone conferences utilizing the Emergency Notification System (ENS) to inform and update FAA leadership of significant events in the NAS. Participates in regular exercises and drills conducted to ensure optimal preparedness and to test and improve the effectiveness of the ATO’s incident command system.
Contacts are internal and external to the FAA. Internal contacts include representatives from other ATO Service Units and lines of business. External contacts include representatives from the aviation industry, labor organizations, and other external stakeholders. The Watch Officer often represents FAA as the senior point of contact for JATOC operations.
Although broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for completing work objectives, the Watch Officer uses considerable discretion to develop new or innovative approaches. Draws on experience and knowledge to solve unusual problems. As an authority in air traffic operations and procedures, the Watch Officer performs most work 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.
The JATOC General Manager reviews daily all communication sent to ensure efficient and accurate messaging to ATO Executive Leadership. The work is typically reviewed through status reports and at completion.
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).
- Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
- Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
Qualifications
To qualify for the position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the (FV-I or FG/GS-13). This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. 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 participating in regular exercises and drills conducted to ensure preparedness and to test and improve the effectiveness of the incident command system.
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.
You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.
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.
Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
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Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
· Only supplemental documentation (e.g., transcript, certifications, SF-50, and/or veterans’ documentation) will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to 202-267-7032 or 1-866-291-3009 on or before the closing date of the announcement. All submitted documents must reference the announcement number.
·ALL applicants MUST submit the following:
(1) resume with complete work history; and
(2) a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
·For guidance on how to create a federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf
Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, illegible or missing documents.
Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.
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/.
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.
How to Apply
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.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
- Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor name and phone number
- Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Salary (optional)
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. Please see this guide,
Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.