SummaryServes as a Staff Support Specialist (MSS- I) at Terminal facilities.
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Responsible for tactical, strategic, and administrative support of multiple program 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 system, safety reporting and other areas of specialty identified collaboratively at the local level.
The work requires a comprehensive knowledge of the ATC field and familiarization with the many integral components of the industry which comprise the National Airspace System. Specialists must have the ability to apply this knowledge to the analysis, evaluation and development of new methods, studies, approaches, and procedures. The Staff Support Specialist must be knowledgeable of agency wide programs, facility goals and objectives. Must be able to communicate clearly and tailor their message to the target audience. While not required, hardware/software experience is desirable. Some travel will be required.
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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 must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement
- APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON-LINE THROUGH AVIATOR
QualificationsCandidates must show Specialized Experience, which is defined as:
1) Must have held an FAA 2152-FG-14 or above, regional or headquarters position for a least one year (52 weeks)
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2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least one year (52 weeks) at an ATS facility.
NOTE: An employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least one year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility that is upgraded, is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded positions, since the employee has been performing the higher-graded work;
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3) Must have held an MSS position for at least one year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.
NOTE: There are no restrictions on who can apply to MSS vacancies at those facilities with 3 or less MSS levels. In addition to the qualifications listed above for MSS positions, the chart on MSS positions will be used to determine which career level applicants are qualified to make application.
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Additional informationWe 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 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. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
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.
Early Retirement: Position is not covered under P.L. 92-297 for early retirement purposes.
Requirements for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement. This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of an Access National Agency Check with Inquiry (ANACI) prior to appointment unless a waiver is obtained and subject to ten-year period re-investigation.
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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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