Serves as a Service Center Staff Support Specialist (MSS-1). 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.
1. Performs daily functions of maintaining and or improving operational material and or resources within the assigned area(s) of specialty.
2. Communicates intra/inter organization as well as among various lines of business and industry.
3. Makes recommendations for new projects/studies taking into account available resources and the accomplishment of organizational goals and objectives.
4. Applies expertise toward the completion of projects/studies and facility reports.
5. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of equipment facilities and procedures.
6. Conducts investigations evaluations and briefs facility personnel.
7. Develops methods to improve customer service and the quality of support provided.
8. Collaborates freely among facilities provides feedback and consults with other Staff Support Specialists regardless of duty location.
9. May perform duties outside of the facility commensurate with grade and experience.
Depending upon organizational structure reports to a Team Manager or Group Manager who provides administrative direction for work assignments in terms of broadly defined missions or functions within areas of specialties. The incumbent is responsible for planning designing and completing work assignments independently. Results of the work are technically authoritative and are normally accepted without change. Work is evaluated in terms of results achieved and effectiveness in assigned program areas.
Candidates must show specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as:
1. Must have held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks);
OR
2. Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an ATO facility NOTE: An employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an ATO facility who is upgraded is considered to have met the qualification requirements of the higher-level position since he/she has been performing the higher-graded work;
OR
3. Must have held a MSS/TMC position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATO facility reference NOTE above.
QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
Not applicable.
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. Retirement Coverage: This position is not a covered position for good time/early retirement purposes.
Interviews: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.
Incomplete Applications: Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. your application/resume MUST have your official title grade and series in your work history.
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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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Required Experience:
IC