Duties
The Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) in this position performs complex, specialized air traffic control assignments. The Specialist serves as the Air Traffic Security Coordinator (ATSC) and is responsible for planning and coordinating with counterparts in the Federal, state, local, military, public and private organizations exchanging information on real-time aviation security-related issues/risks. Coordinates intelligence reporting and its nexus to the operational aspects of the National Airspace System (NAS). Maintains close liaison with homeland security/national defense partners.
Applies experience and expert technical knowledge of air traffic control procedures and operations; as well, technical knowledge of aviation security and military operations related to national security and operational events and issues. The ATCS is a recognized expert on air traffic control procedures and requirements. Uses the knowledge to identify and resolve highly complex problems that often cross organizational boundaries and affect the accomplishment of agency objectives. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but almost always require the development of new and innovative approaches. Often recommends new policies, and develops procedures and approaches.
Implements and integrates national security measures on a tactical dynamic basis in cooperation with North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other interagency security partners. Monitors the NAS to detect and direct tactical security measures for potential threats, including suspicious flights to include timely coordination to minimize impacts to the NAS. When required, directs tactical security-related actions in the NAS.
The ATCS maintains active awareness of airspace security initiatives for the President, Vice President, or other public figures designated by the White House. Provides real-time coordination of the President of the United States (POTUS), Vice President of the United States (VPOTUS), First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS), or USSS supported VIP movements; and real time monitoring and airspace access of related Temporary Flight Restrictions.
Contacts are internal and external. Coordinates and implements agency Continuity of Operations (COOP)/Continuity of Government (COG) initiatives upon activation. Serves as the final authority regarding NAS operations involving COOP/COG activities; as such, provides tactical coordination of classified operations in the NAS. Often represents the FAA at the national level as the agency focal point for major projects or programs. Recommends organizational positions on major programs and issues to agency management. Prepares and reviews reports or policies for internal and external distribution.
Provides advice and technical guidance on interdiction issues and law enforcement air operations in order to ensure compliance with air traffic control plans, policies and procedures. Provides guidance on operational capabilities and limitations of the FAA. Addresses air traffic control procedures to effectively accomplish the global mission, both in peacetime training and actual tactical operations incident to war or threats of war. Provides expert guidance on aviation security and air traffic control techniques, procedures and processes as well as developing complex reports and presentations on operational issues.
Agency managers accept work products as technically authoritative, though work is reviewed for success in achieving desired results, effectiveness, and consonance with agency goals and objectives. Accepts assignments to multiple locations as needed to address national security, contingency operations, and staffing shortages.
Required Documents
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.