Air Traffic Control Specialist (NOTAM)

About the role

The incumbent of this position serves as one of several Air Traffic Control Specialists (NOTAM specialists) who provide technical expertise in the administration of the Federal NOTAM System and the NOTAM Entry System.

The incumbent is responsible for reviewing and disseminating NOTAMs in accordance with FAA policy and procedures associated with NOTAM entry, the United States NOTAM System (USNS), and the Federal NOTAM System (FNS).

What you will do

• As a subject matter expert, the Specialist reviews NOTAM data for discrepancies and compliance with applicable directives.
• The incumbent performs routine quality control checks in concert with International Civilian and Military NOTAM offices to maintain the integrity of the US NOTAM database.
• NOTAM specialists are responsible for making recommendations on national and international procedures to create NOTAM policy and are experts in maintaining and disseminating aeronautical data in accordance with domestic and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) NOTAM standards.
• The incumbent provides On-The-Job training to developmental NOTAM specialists and performs NOTAM Specialist in Charge (NSIC) duties as required.
• As a member of the Joint Air Traffic Operations Center (JATOC) the Specialist is responsible for fulfilling requests from ATCSCC personnel to assist with aviation related investigations and special events.
• The incumbent receives administrative and operational supervision from the Operations Supervisor of the NOTAM Office.
• The specialist is allowed considerable discretion to determine innovative solutions to NOTAM situations not covered by directives.
• Work is reviewed typically through status reports and updates to ensure technical compliance and alignment with Aeronautical Information Services policies.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education

Refer to Qualifications. KSA INFORMATION: As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements.

Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs), in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability.

Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs and Other Factors listed in the announcement.

Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Documents you must provide

• A Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) is required to verify area of consideration.
• Other supplemental documentation will be accepted in combination with your online application.
• These documents must be included in your application or emailed to *** on or before the closing date of this announcement.
• All emailed documents should reference the announcement number.
• 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 ***

What to expect next

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide. Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request.

Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

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. *** This position is 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. NOTES: Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement.

Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. If the Agency decides to interview any qualified candidate on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.

If the selection list is shortened to a best qualified list through a comparative process, then the best qualified list shall be considered the selection list. This position is not covered for early retirement purposes. Requirement for Physical Certificate: The person selected for this position must obtain medical clearance.

Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement. Position is covered by the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan. Position(s) may be realigned based on approved reorganization.

Eligible for True Time and One Half. To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Caleb Weston at ***. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA