Duties
Serves as the Senior Technical Operations Watch Officer (STOWO) in the Joint Air Traffic Operations Command (JATOC) at the Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC). Provides operational awareness and advisement to senior leadership for Technical Operations Services at the national level. As a recognized expert within FAA, work usually includes leadership for highly complex and challenging activities based on the objectives of the major subdivision/LOB/SO under the minimal direction of a manager or executive.
Provides support to the JATOC ATO Watch Officer (AWO) and collaborates with all other JATOC team elements within the FAA ATCSCC to provide timely, clear and concise information needed for effective management of real-time events.
Applies advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work, advanced knowledge of the administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the organization. Work is typically governed by broad policies and objectives which provide general guidance for addressing issues but almost always require the development of new and innovative approaches. Develops innovative approaches to attain organizational objectives and optimize resource utilization. Conceives, plans, and conducts studies involving complex issues and unique problems. Provides advisement to the Technical Operations (AJW) facility personnel with complex decision making as requested/required, and provides guidance for the formulation of clear, concise and comprehensive messaging related to event notifications and event management. Possesses awareness and knowledge of planned Technical Operations activities; performs Operations Risk Management (ORM) processes to ensure all internal stakeholders are informed at the national level.
Serves as a consultant on all issues immediately affecting AJW facility operations and provides rapid responses to all operationally related inquiries, requests and real time issues. Resolves all but unique problems independently without the intervention of higher level management. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution. He/she will be required to make recommendations on a national level during 24/7 operations for critical NAS services. Actively monitors current operating status of the NAS infrastructure and makes positive contact with Technical Operations Control Centers or Management when situation occurs where information is conflicting in order to gain clarity of the reported events and provide the
improved situational awareness to the ATO Watch Officer and/or Technical Operations Executive leadership.
Provide near real time situational awareness to the ATO Watch Officer and the FAA ATO Executive Leadership team. Synchronize critical information requirements; incident, situation, operation, all source summaries, personnel, resource status, planned courses of action, briefs, weather forecasts, and other data as required in regards to Technical Operations responsibilities. Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, AJW and the ATO peers and higher level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. In some areas, may have frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and other external parties to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes. He/she is a single point of contact (POC) for incoming and outgoing Requests for Information (RFls) for Technical Operations Services at the national level.
Responsible for the collection, readability and publishing of the daily ATO AM Report to Executive Leadership. Provide assistance and advice to the Technical Operations leadership in the execution of all operational matters and procedures. Incumbent must remain ready and trained to assume the additional responsibilities required in response to contingencies and crises.
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.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J, FG/GS-13.
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Experience includes: Experience identifying problem areas, developing, and recommending new policies and procedures for resolution during operations for critical NAS services.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Interviews: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
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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
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
To qualify based on education, you must upload or fax a copy of your high school or college transcripts or certificates at time of application. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment.
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), upon request.
Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to 609-485-8995 on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
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
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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- 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)
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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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