Summary
Serves as a Traffic Management Specialist at the Air Traffic Control System Command Center and is responsible for ensuring that efficient and effective traffic management is maintained throughout the National Air Space (NAS). Effective application of Traffic Management Initiatives (TMIs) prevents situations that could result in nationwide air traffic bottlenecks and slowdowns that could potentially result in inefficient movement of traffic.
This job is open to
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Clarification from the agency
ATO WIDE - OPEN TO CURRENT PERMANENT FAA EMPLOYEES
Duties
The incumbent plays an integral operational role in the separation and control of air traffic in the NAS. He/she is responsible for the safe, orderly and expeditious movement of air traffic in a designated geographical area of the NAS through the coordination of the activities of the traffic management units in en route centers, major terminals and TRACONS. He/she effectively applies TMI's to reduce nationwide air traffic bottlenecks and slowdowns.
The incumbent identifies developing air traffic management problems; receives terminal and en route centers' requests for traffic restrictions; evaluates the impact of the proposed restrictions; either approves the requests received or creates and selects alternative traffic management initiatives in collaboration with the traffic management units in the various affected facilities. He/she coordinates with facilities and stakeholders throughout the NAS of the restrictions and situations. These activities take place in real time and the immediate term, in response to existing and developing short and long term constraints.
The incumbent is responsible for the safe, efficient and equitable access for all users to the national air traffic control system. The work involves substantial analysis and expeditious movement of air traffic in situations involving system constraints. This process involves the consideration of the interaction and interdependence of a variety of environmental, geographical, and technological factors. Assignments are complicated by the criticality of and rapid nature with which decisions must be made and actions taken; the degree to which optional plans for the movement and control of aircraft are reduced; and the complexity of the control procedures required.
Analyzes and monitors air traffic flow, airport/weather conditions and traffic forecasts throughout the NAS to ensure acceptable levels of traffic are provided, delays are mitigated, and developing air traffic management problems are identified. Using collaborative decision making, the Traffic Management Specialist coordinates adjustments to traffic management initiatives with system users and traffic management coordinators in the terminal and en route Traffic Management Units. He/she coordinates or imposes a number of short-term restrictions in various geographic areas throughout the day, in response to situations as they develop. Issues traffic flow restrictions to space hold and reroute aircraft to equitably distribute the flow of traffic throughout the NAS.
Uses automation systems and applies computerized information to enhance aircraft movement throughout the system. Advises and updates users and FAA field facilities in a timely manner on all conditions affecting aircraft movements within the NAS.
Manages traffic flows into International Airspace areas in concert with International States. He/she will provide on-the-job (OJT) training to other personnel as necessary; work under the administrative supervision of the National Traffic Management Officer who provides direction for assignments, in terms of broadly defined missions or functions.
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.
- Secret clearance is required for this position
- This is bargaining unit position
- The person selected for this position must maintain a medical clearance
- This position is covered by P.L. 92-297 for early retirement purposes
Qualifications
Candidates must have been facility rated or area certified as a CPC/TMC/S at an ATO terminal/en route facility.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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.
FAA Form 3330-43-1 (dtd 04/2015) must be signed by the applicant in order to receive consideration. Facility representative signature is no longer required. Failure to provide applicant signature will result in loss of consideration and your application will be not accepted.
Interview Policy: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.
Requirement for physical certificate: The person selected for this position must maintain medical clearance. Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
Required Documents
FAA Form 3330-43-1 (dtd 04/2015) must be signed by the applicant in order to receive consideration. Facility representative signature is no longer required. Failure to provide applicant signature will result in loss of consideration and your application will be not accepted.
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:
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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