This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization, Air Traffic Services. This Service Unit provides safe, secure, and efficient management for the National Airspace System (NAS) and international airspace assigned to U.S. control. AJT oversees and directs the operation of between 600-650 air traffic facilities that include Airport Traffic Control Towers (Federal and Contract), Terminal Radar Approach Control facilities, Air Route Traffic Control Centers, and Combined Control Facilities.
To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference- U.S. Office of Personnel Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Air Traffic Control Series, 2152: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/air-traffic-control-series-2152/ To qualify for this position at the K-band you must demonstrate in your application that you have experience as an air traffic controller in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the level of work of the specialization for which application is made. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules and regulations. Creditable experience must have equipped applicants with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the full range of duties of the position for which application is being made. 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-14. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is: Experience applying the principles of program/project management to facilitate the integration of air traffic procedural changes and new systems throughout the NAS. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Interview Policy: Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Pay Retention: In accordance with HRPM. EMP 1.29/1.29A, this position may be Career Enhancement Assignment/Career Progression. 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.
The Senior Advisor applies expert technical knowledge of air traffic control policies and procedures to serve as a trusted advisor to the Vice President and Deputy Vice President (VP/DVP) on sensitive operational and administrative issues related to the National Airspace System (NAS). Acts as a focal point for monitoring multiple activities and programs and for providing recommendations, technical support, and advice to the VP/DVP on sensitive air traffic policy issues and operations. Performs highly complex, specialized air traffic control assignments that involve furnishing expertise at the national level for major air traffic national programs such as the Time Based Flow Management (TBFM) system. This work affects major components of the aviation industry and is critical to the safety of the NAS and the flying public. The Senior Advisor applies expert technical knowledge of, and experience with air traffic operations and procedures within an FAA air traffic control facility to analyze and evaluate the risk and impact of changes to separation and operational standards. Uses skill analyzing and implementing airspace and procedural policies, the Senior Advisor evaluates the risk of proposed policies and changes to NAS operations. Identifies and resolves highly complex problems that often cross organizational boundaries between ATO Service Units and AJT Directorates. Evaluates and assesses aviation policies, procedures and programs to identify short-falls and make improvements. Provides technical analysis of proposed operational changes, problems and issues that impact the operational environment. The Senior Advisor uses experience applying the principles of program/project management to facilitate the integration of air traffic procedural changes and new systems throughout the NAS. Manages and coordinates multiple on-going projects and programs that involve the evaluation and implementation of sensitive air traffic initiatives, systems and equipment. Ensures that policies and procedures are consistently applied throughout the NAS. Contacts are internal and external. The Senior Advisor often represents the FAA at the national level as the focal point of contact for major programs and projects involving air traffic operations and procedures. Applies skill collaborating with national labor representatives in facility labor/management work-groups to introduce and implement new technology and training into facilities. Maintains an active relationship with national labor representatives to ensure collaborative responses to operational issues. Recommends organizational positions on major programs and issues to agency management. Prepares and reviews reports and documents for internal and external distribution. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but almost always require the development of new and innovative approaches. The Senior Advisor investigates and resolves problems to fix operational issues, often requiring the development of new procedures and approaches. Often recommends new policies. Considers FAA policies, government-wide rules and regulations, and industry standards. Conceives, plans, and directs studies involving complex issues and unique problems. As a recognized expert in the FAA, the Senior Advisor works independently and exercises broad discretion to ensure that work is integrated with organizational objectives and policies. Agency managers accept work products as technically authoritative, though work is reviewed for success in achieving desired results, effectiveness, and consonance with agency goals and objectives.