Duties
As the Senior Advisor assigned to one of the Deputy Directors System Operations (DDSO) in the Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC), this position plans and monitors multiple activities and programs in a complex matrix organization within an assigned facility area.
Provides expertise at the national level by analyzing and coordinating traffic management initiatives to facilitate engagement between the ATCSCC and local Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facilities to coordinate support activities for NAS-wide efforts such as the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) 2020 Efficiency Performance Initiative. Due to frequent interaction with customers the Senior Advisor works closely with other ATO operational directorates and other FAA organizations to influence decisions that directly or indirectly impact operational efficiency.
Serves in a senior leadership position that influences a highly technical multi-layered workforce by facilitating the integration of air traffic services from multiple organizations and advocating the tactical use of concepts and technologies to advance the strategic goals of the FAA. Coordinates the work with multiple organizational units and projects, and across multiple functions and/or disciplines, within the assigned facilities. The advisor will work with the Group Managers of the service centers, District Managers (DMs) and facility Air Traffic Managers (ATM) under a shared services concept and with the cooperation of field facility managers.
Applies experience and expert technical knowledge of air traffic flow management procedures and operations to ensure that traffic flow plans are integrated with the operational philosophy of System Operations, the ATO and FAA. Maintains situational awareness of the national airspace to ensure the immediate and proper initiation of traffic management programs. Provides input on policies, standards and procedures regarding air traffic flow management, to support the safe, secure and efficient use of navigable airspace.
Coordinates traffic management initiatives in a FAA air traffic control facility to address tactical issues that require cooperation between different facilities and Service Units. Ensures a coordinated response by working with counterparts such as Directors of Operation, ATMs, and DMs and maintains positive working relationships with counterparts at the appropriate levels of other organizations to enable problem solving at the lowest levels.
Participates in Crisis Response/Emergency Operations (CR/EO) as needed. Collaborates with the ATCSCC for NAS customer interface related to CR/EO. Works closely with ATO Security, FAA Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, DOD and other federal, state and local level agencies as a NAS subject matter expert.
Meets and has frequent contacts with both internal and external customers including higher ranking managers and supervisors, service center personnel, members of state, local and federal government, other foreign government aviation officials, general public, representatives of the aviation industry and military. Often represents the FAA at the regional/national level as the agency focal point for major traffic management projects or programs. Contacts take place in meetings and conferences or in unplanned situations where the DDSO is designated as a contact point and these meetings have the potential for considerable consequence to the NAS.
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).
Qualifications
To be considered for a temporary detail assignment, applicants are not required to meet the qualification requirements for this position; however, applicants must provide sufficient information in their work history to show how your experience relates to the duties of this position and the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Consideration will be given to those individuals with experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities of this position, in addition to the knowledge, skills, and abilities stated within 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
Please be advised there are two vacancies that can be filled at any of the locations listed.
This is a temporary detail NTE two (2) years; may be extended or terminated at management’s discretion.
This assignment does not confer eligibility for placement into this position on a permanent basis. This assignment is on a temporary basis only to meet the needs of the agency. When the temporary detail assignment is completed or terminated, the employee will be returned to their permanent position.
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each, 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.
Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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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
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50)
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.