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This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Safety and Technical Training Service Unit, Safety Directorate, Safety Intelligence & Response Group (AJI-1300). This Group ensures the timely dissemination of accurate and unbiased information regarding significant events that occur within the National Airspace System (NAS).
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open to current permanent FAA employees
Duties
Serves as one of several JATOC Safety Event Network (JSEN) team specialists within the Joint Air Traffic Operations Command (JATOC) providing a single reporting point of contact for safety related events. Applies experience and expert technical knowledge of National Airspace System (NAS) air traffic control systems, equipment, procedures, or safety interventions, including their interrelatedness and functions, to evaluate and analyze complex aircraft accidents/incidents, near mid-air collision reports, major technical service disruptions, and incidents which receive significant media interest. Provides safety related information and analysis that may impact NAS operations to support the JATOC ATO Watch Officer. As a recognized expert within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of the Team manager. This work is critical to the safety of the NAS and the flying public.
Analyzes and evaluates complex aviation events and incidents to implement the appropriate level of event response. Has an understanding of air traffic management relating to the separating and controlling of air traffic in a terminal or en route air traffic facility to evaluate NAS Technical Systems, operations and procedures used for air traffic control and/or power, communication, surveillance, automation and/or other types of air navigation services to identify significant operational safety events, and to report and disseminate unbiased information regarding those events. Convenes and facilitates Services Rendered Telecoms (SRT) and Drug Testing Determinations. Applies technical experience gained from supporting ATO Operational facilities in a wide variety of positions, such as an air traffic controller, electronics technician, airway transportation system specialist, support specialist or manager, to lead and monitor the initial notification and preliminary analysis of facts surrounding significant events. Ensures that information is adequately compiled and reported expeditiously along with advice to guide the actions of the ATO to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and the Vice President (VP), Safety and Technical Training and other agency senior leadership.
Leads ad hoc teams in the compilation and assessment of potentially significant events, and to report findings. Identifies and resolves highly complex problems related to accident/incident causality that often cross organizational boundaries between lines of business and government agencies and that affect the accomplishment of FAA objectives. Assists ATO facility personnel in the compilation and review of audio and radar data as well as other pertinent documentation in determining contributing factors, impacts, and findings regarding high visibility incidents. Interacts with high-level executives within FAA and other FAA lines of business, such as Office of Accident Investigation and Prevention (AVP), Airports (ARP), and Air Traffic Safety Oversight (AOV) during on-site analysis and evaluation of events. Develops innovative approaches to resolve highly complex problems related to the evaluation of data developed during the evaluation of accident/incident investigations.
Prepares analytical reports concerning aviation incidents or events to compile and report results of investigations to senior ATO leadership as well as other FAA senior leadership. Analyzes results of investigations and recommends course of action. Ensures that information is adequately compiled and reported expeditiously along with advice to guide the actions of senior leadership.
Contacts are internal and external. External contacts include representatives from the aviation industry, labor organizations, and other external stakeholders. Often represents FAA as the primary technical authority for safety evaluations and incident reporting, major projects, programs, and other areas of FAA responsibility.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J or FG/GS-14 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Specialized Experience is defined as:
You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.
Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position. *
Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.
**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. **
This position is not covered by PL 92-267 for early retirement purposes, and is therefore, not eligible for "good time" credit.
Position is ineligible for true time and one half.
Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Preview Job Questionnaire
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
The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.
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.
This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits.
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 Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement.
This Level 2 (Critical-Sensitive; Secret) position requires favorable adjudication of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position MAY be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment. The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility. Pay retention is not guaranteed.
Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA
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.
This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Safety and Technical Training Service Unit, Safety Directorate, Safety Intelligence & Response Group (AJI-1300). This Group ensures the timely dissemination of accurate and unbiased information regarding significant events that occur within the National Airspace System (NAS).
This job is open to
- Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
Open to current permanent FAA employees
Duties
Serves as one of several JATOC Safety Event Network (JSEN) team specialists within the Joint Air Traffic Operations Command (JATOC) providing a single reporting point of contact for safety related events. Applies experience and expert technical knowledge of National Airspace System (NAS) air traffic control systems, equipment, procedures, or safety interventions, including their interrelatedness and functions, to evaluate and analyze complex aircraft accidents/incidents, near mid-air collision reports, major technical service disruptions, and incidents which receive significant media interest. Provides safety related information and analysis that may impact NAS operations to support the JATOC ATO Watch Officer. As a recognized expert within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of the Team manager. This work is critical to the safety of the NAS and the flying public.
Analyzes and evaluates complex aviation events and incidents to implement the appropriate level of event response. Has an understanding of air traffic management relating to the separating and controlling of air traffic in a terminal or en route air traffic facility to evaluate NAS Technical Systems, operations and procedures used for air traffic control and/or power, communication, surveillance, automation and/or other types of air navigation services to identify significant operational safety events, and to report and disseminate unbiased information regarding those events. Convenes and facilitates Services Rendered Telecoms (SRT) and Drug Testing Determinations. Applies technical experience gained from supporting ATO Operational facilities in a wide variety of positions, such as an air traffic controller, electronics technician, airway transportation system specialist, support specialist or manager, to lead and monitor the initial notification and preliminary analysis of facts surrounding significant events. Ensures that information is adequately compiled and reported expeditiously along with advice to guide the actions of the ATO to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and the Vice President (VP), Safety and Technical Training and other agency senior leadership.
Leads ad hoc teams in the compilation and assessment of potentially significant events, and to report findings. Identifies and resolves highly complex problems related to accident/incident causality that often cross organizational boundaries between lines of business and government agencies and that affect the accomplishment of FAA objectives. Assists ATO facility personnel in the compilation and review of audio and radar data as well as other pertinent documentation in determining contributing factors, impacts, and findings regarding high visibility incidents. Interacts with high-level executives within FAA and other FAA lines of business, such as Office of Accident Investigation and Prevention (AVP), Airports (ARP), and Air Traffic Safety Oversight (AOV) during on-site analysis and evaluation of events. Develops innovative approaches to resolve highly complex problems related to the evaluation of data developed during the evaluation of accident/incident investigations.
Prepares analytical reports concerning aviation incidents or events to compile and report results of investigations to senior ATO leadership as well as other FAA senior leadership. Analyzes results of investigations and recommends course of action. Ensures that information is adequately compiled and reported expeditiously along with advice to guide the actions of senior leadership.
Contacts are internal and external. External contacts include representatives from the aviation industry, labor organizations, and other external stakeholders. Often represents FAA as the primary technical authority for safety evaluations and incident reporting, major projects, programs, and other areas of FAA responsibility.
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 the FV-J or FG/GS-14 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Specialized Experience is defined as:
- Experience evaluating NAS Technical Systems, operations and procedures used for air traffic control and/or power, communication, surveillance, automation and/or other types of air navigation services to identify significant operational safety events.
- Experience supporting ATO Operational facilities in a wide variety of positions, such as an air traffic controller, electronics technician, airway transportation system specialist, support specialist or manager, to direct and monitor the initial notification and preliminary analysis of facts surrounding significant events.
You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.
Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position. *
Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.
**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. **
This position is not covered by PL 92-267 for early retirement purposes, and is therefore, not eligible for "good time" credit.
Position is ineligible for true time and one half.
Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Preview Job Questionnaire
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
The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.
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.
This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits.
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 Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement.
This Level 2 (Critical-Sensitive; Secret) position requires favorable adjudication of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position MAY be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment. The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility. Pay retention is not guaranteed.
Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.
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.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
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
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
ALL applicants MUST submit the following: (I) resume with complete work history; and (2) a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action). 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.
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