Summary SOSC leads the ATO operations-centric efforts in the national defense, Homeland Security, law enforcement, disaster response, and other significant incident management arenas. During a national-scale security event, the SOSC is on immediate recall to provide support to national defense and homeland security. The SOSC is staffed 24/7 /365 and is on-call after hours in support of System Operations Security. Responsibilities This position is an Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) who serves as the Air Traffic Security Specialist (ATSS) in the System Operations Support Center (SOSC). He/she is directly involved in the day-to-day operation of the National Airspace System (NAS) and is an independent branch of the Domestic Events Network (DEN) and the Joint Air Traffic Crisis Action Team (JACAT). Applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge of air traffic control procedures and operations in regards to aviation security and national defense issues. Provides support to ensure the NAS operates in a safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of traffic that includes domestic, military, and international air traffic. Receives, writes, and publishes United States Secret Service (USSS) requests for the issuance of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) for all movements that include the President of the United States of America (POTUS) and Vice President of the United States of America (VPOTUS) travel. Receives, prepares, and transmits POTUS, VPOTUS, and First Lady of the United States of America (FLOTUS) travel itineraries as received from the White House Military Office (WHMO). Participates in the development and publishing of national security event TFRs (99.7) and provides quality control of all other issued TFRs and alerts the author(s) of errors and inconsistencies. Serves as the reviewing authority and requests for final approval from officials for the issuance of all national law enforcement TFRs (91.137(A)(l)s. Transmits electronic alerts of highly sensitive TFR/NOTAM to provide operational awareness to AJR-2 management. Maintain the Jeppesen Flite Star program with up-to-date information and graphics on the locations of all active TFRs in the U.S. Possesses knowledge of all Special Flight Rules Areas (SFRAs), Flight Restricted Zones (FRZ), National Security Areas, Prohibited Airspaces, and Restricted Use Airspaces for the purpose of identifying permissible flight operations and associated airspace waiver requirements. Reviews and authorizes prohibited and restricted use airspace requests received via the Airspace Access Program's (AAP) internet-based delivery system. Receives, reviews, analyzes, and approves Special Interest Flight (SIF) routing requests to enter, depart, or overfly U.S. territorial airspace. Alerts the AJR-24 manager of any suspicious, unusual SIF requests or activity. Provide the DEN Air Traffic Security Coordinators (ATSCs) with SIF information support and suggest courses of action when non-standard activity occurs. Work is typically reviewed through status reports and upon completion. Work contributes directly to the accomplishment of air traffic and other FAA objectives and the efficiency and effectiveness of air traffic operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized Experience at the next lower level, FV-I: Experience reviewing and analyzing Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) and disseminating NOTAMs to pilots for changes within the National Airspace System, to include procedures, airspace, and safety issues domestically and internationally, for civilian and military environments. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration. Experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrates 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. You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this @type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through a job interview or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. 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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements 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. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant, 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 KSA section, 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. This Level 4 (Special Sensitive; TS/SCI) position requires favorable adjudication of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) background investigation prior to appointment unless a waiver is obtained. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation Plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits. Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
