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Air Traffic Control Specialist (MSS-1, Level 6), Support Specialist


Job Location:

Everett, MA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 100913 - 100913
Posted: 6 October 2026 (15 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

Serves as a Staff Support Specialist (MSS-1) at a Level 6 facility.


Duties

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.

Performs daily functions of maintaining and or improving operational material and or resources within the assigned area(s) of specialty.

Communicates intra / inter facility as well as among various lines of business and industry.

Makes recommendations for new projects/studies taking into account available resources and the accomplishment of facility goals and objectives.

Applies expertise toward the completion of projects/studies and facility reports.

Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of equipment facilities and procedures.

Conducts investigations evaluations and briefs facility personnel.

Develops methods to improve customer service and the quality of support provided.

Collaborates freely among facilities provides feedback and consults with other Staff Support Specialists regardless of duty location.

May perform duties outside of the facility commensurate with grade and experience.

Depending upon facility structure reports to an assigned MSS-2 3 or 4 who provides administrative direction for facility 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.


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).
  • Must submit FAA Form
Qualifications

To qualify for this position you:

1. Must have held an FAA 2152 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) in an ATS facility;

Note: An employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility that is upgraded is considered to meet qualification requirements of the upgraded position since he or she has been performing the higher-graded work.

OR

3. Must have held an MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility (see note above).

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

This position is not covered for ATC Good Time

Currency Differential eligible if maintaining currency.

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. Policy: If the agency decides to interview any qualified applicant on the selection list then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.

Security Requirement: Moderate Risk (5): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Moderate Risk Background Investigation (Tier 2) background investigation prior to appointment unless waiver is obtained.

**This position is covered by the Department of Transportations Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Persons occupying this position who meet the requirement to maintain currency and elect to maintain currency will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.


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Required Experience:

IC