Air Traffic Assistant (Lead Flight Data Communications Specialist)_

Summary Incumbent serves as a Air Traffic Assistant (Lead Flight Data Communications Specialist) at the Anchorage, Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC). Responsibilities Responsible for providing flight data processing and communications service for the National Airspace System (NAS). Assignments include the following: Relays Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) departure clearances. Processes and monitors the input of proposed and active flight plans. Assists customers in amending flight plan data, correcting flight plan formatting and route errors. Develops and maintains bulk storage flight plans as required. Prepares, transmits, and coordinates alert notices and administrative messages. Recovers and manually processes and disseminates flight plan data and weather data during outages. Receives, updates, and analyzes critical weather information and immediately notifies operational personnel. Collects and disseminates flow control restrictions and other data related to flight safety. Updates local automated information systems using voice recordings and manual data inputs. Trains developmental staff as required. As the team lead for Flight Data Communications Specialist, performs multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager. Applies experience and advanced knowledge to plan and accomplish multiple, varying Flight Data assignments. Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time and coordinating only as needed with their manager. Often assists managers and other employees plan and identify resources to accomplish assignments, projects, and other work activities. May approve leave on a limited basis in accordance with instruction/guidance from management. Provides information to supervisor as requested concerning promotions, reassignment, employee performance, and personnel needs and reports to supervisor on performance, progress and training needs of employees, and on behavior problems. May serve as the Alternate COMSEC Responsible Officer (ACRO), Classified Information Security Manager (ACISM), and/or Classified Information Account Custodian (ACIAC). Contacts are both internal and external. Internal contacts are with managers and other employees to share information, coordinate efforts, discuss the statuses of assignments, and identify resources needed to complete assignments. External contacts include members of the aviation community, including pilots, air traffic controllers, flight service specialists, dispatchers, and weather unit personnel to relay flight information. Existing policies and procedures provide guidance for most assignments but allow considerable discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach, or to recommend a new approach. As the team lead, resolves most problems and work issues without assistance. Informs manager and other employees of problems/issues that require their attention and helps them develop and recommend solutions. Provides guidance to lower-level employees for handling routine problems and issues. Work is reviewed periodically, normally through status reports and at completion, to ensure policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or work activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications Candidates must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade or pay band (FV-F or FG/GS-7/8) that demonstrates knowledge of and skill in the use of FAA Air Traffic Control procedures. Qualifying specialized experience is work involving: -Experience using NAS computer systems such as the En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) system, Flight Data Input/Output (FDIO) system, and Digital Altimeter Setting Indicator (DASI) system; or - Experience operating air traffic control operational computer and flight data equipment; or - Experience amending proposed flight plans for flow control restrictions, Severe Weather Avoidance Plan (SWAP), and Expect Departure Clearance Time (EDCT) restrictions/changes; or - Experience as a military or civilian air traffic controller, flight instructor, instrument rated pilot, command center operators (base ops), dispatcher for an air carrier, or as Flight Services Specialist. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education 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 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. Leave Enhancement: FAA organizations may offer enhanced annual leave accrual to newly appointed or reappointed employees. In order to receive consideration for such a benefit, applicants' prior non-Federal service or active duty uniformed service must directly relate to the duties of the position to which appointed. Granting enhanced annual leave is at the sole discretion of the hiring organization, and granting such benefit is not an entitlement nor guaranteed to any newly hired employee. 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. With the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative, the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of KSA narratives. Therefore, you are NOT required to provide a response below each KSA. In lieu of a KSA response, please include information that provides specific examples indicative of the response level for each KSA in your work history. Examples should be specific/clearly reflect the highest level of ability. KSA’s will be evaluated to validate the level selected. Eligible applicants meeting qualification/selective factor(s), may be further evaluated on the announcement’s KSAs. After evaluation, applicants will be placed in alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration. FAA employees, their spouses and minor children may not hold stock or any other securities interest in an airline, aircraft manufacturing company, or in a supplier of components of parts to an aircraft manufacturing company. This prohibition is effective on the date of appointment. Your acceptance of the agency’s Final Offer means you agree to comply with this prohibition. Questions may be directed to an agency ethics official at 9-faa-agc-ethics-office@faa.gov. Security Clearance: POS Sen 2 Secret This position is covered by the FAA Core Comp plan. Additional info available at: aa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm Interview Policy: Interviews may be conducted. This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by NAGE R3-10: Air Trfc Assts, FLT Data Com. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA