AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (SUPPORT SPECIALIST)

Air Traffic Control Specialist (Support Specialist)

Department of Transportation

ATO - Central Service Area - Great Lakes Region - Minneapolis District - Minneapolis (MSP) ATCT

Location

1 vacancy in the following location :

Duties

Incumbent is responsible for tactical and strategic support of multiple program areas such as training, quality control, traffic management, airspace and procedures, planning and requirements and other facility program areas.

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

Applies expertise toward 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.

Support the facility or District by providing verbal or written briefings when requested.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Review the Additional Information Section of this vacancy announcement for important information regarding pre-employment COVID Vaccine requirement.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
• A current medical is required if selectee maintains Operational Currency.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience :

• 1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks);
• 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;

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

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

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.

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.

As required by Executive Order 14043, individuals who start their Federal government service after November 22, 2021 must provide proof that they are for COVID-19 prior to their start date, except in limited circumstances where the law requires an exception.

1 - FAA Form 3330-43-1 (dtd 04 / 215) must be signed by the applicant in order to receive consideration.

2 - Interviews will be conducted IAW the NATCA Consolidated CBA.

3 - This position is NOT covered by PL-92-297 for Good Time Purposes.

4 - Selectee may be eligible for the 1.6% Currency Differential.

5 - This position may be 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 is a bargaining unit position.

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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. .

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.

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.

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. .

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.

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 supplemental documents (i.e. FAA Form 3330-43-1, SF-50) must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Applicants will be considered ineligible if the FAA 3330-43-1 form is not signed by the applicant and is not received in HR by the closing date of the announcement.

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 .

Forms :

Rating of Air Traffic Experience For AT Movement 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 .

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.

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must have a status of Received 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 have a status of Received each time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with register.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND / OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.

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