Air Traffic Control Specialist, Staff Support Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration•Watkins, CO

About The Position

Serves as a Staff Support Specialist in the Denver District, providing tactical, strategic, and administrative support across multiple program areas. These may include training, quality control, quality assurance, traffic management, airspace and procedures, plans and programs, operational automation, military operations, special and security operations, safety management systems, safety reporting, and other areas identified locally. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control and familiarity with the integral components of the National Airspace System. The specialist applies this knowledge to analyze, evaluate, and develop methods, studies, approaches, and procedures. The specialist is also expected to understand agency-wide programs and facility goals and objectives, and to communicate clearly while tailoring messages to the intended audience. This position is subject to federal employment conditions, including U.S. citizenship, applicable Selective Service registration, submission of an SF-50, and drug testing. A background investigation, probationary period, financial disclosure, and satisfactory security or medical requirements may apply.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
  • Must submit an SF-50.
  • Must meet one of the following specialized experience requirements: have held an FAA 2152-FG-14/FV-J or above regional or headquarters position for at least one year (52 weeks); have been facility rated or area certified for at least one year (52 weeks) at an ATS facility; or have held an MSS position for at least one year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.
  • Qualifications must be met by the vacancy announcement closing date.
  • Must submit FAA Form 3330-43-1 signed by the applicant and a facility representative to receive consideration.
  • Must undergo required designated or random drug testing; tentatively selected applicants are subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening.
  • Must complete any applicable security and/or medical requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Provide tactical, strategic, and administrative support for multiple program areas.
  • Support areas such as training, quality control, quality assurance, traffic management, airspace and procedures, plans and programs, operational automation, military operations, special and security operations, safety management systems, and safety reporting.
  • Apply air traffic control and National Airspace System knowledge to analyze and evaluate issues and develop methods, studies, approaches, and procedures.
  • Understand agency-wide programs and facility goals and objectives.
  • Communicate clearly and tailor messages to the target audience.

Benefits

  • Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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