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Federal Aviation Administration Atlantic City, New Jersey:<BR /><p>This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Safety and Technical Training, Policy and Performance Directorate, Safety Management Group (AJI-3100). This Group enhances the safety of the National Airspace Systems (NAS) by developing safety policy; coordinating safety management training for the ATO; facilitating safety risk management panels; providing independent assessments of the safety and operational readiness of new systems prior to deployment.</p> <strong>Duties</strong> <p> <p>This position is an Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) who uses expert technical knowledge of air traffic control operations and procedures to perform complex, specialized air traffic control assignments involving the conduct of independent operational assessments of proposed air traffic procedures and systems in the National Airspace System (NAS). The ATCS furnishes national level expertise to identify safety hazards and operational concerns with new air traffic control systems and equipment.</p><p>Serves as a senior project manager or team leader for large challenging activities to lead audit and assessment teams in the evaluation of proposed changes to NAS air traffic control operations and procedures. Uses knowledge of FAA policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize work for multiple work activities. Acquires and allocates resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules. Independently commits resources. This is a major national program that affects the aviation industry and is critical to the operation of the NAS and the safety of the flying public.</p><p>As a recognized expert in the FAA on the separating and controlling air traffic in a terminal or en route air traffic facility, the ATCS verifies that new FAA air traffic policies and procedures are suitable, operationally effective, and safe prior to deployment in the NAS. Uses knowledge of the Safety Management System (SMS) to conduct independent operational audits and assessments. Uses knowledge of air traffic control procedures and operations to identify potential operational and safety risks of prototype systems, equipment and procedures. Analyzes and evaluates prototypes to provide an independent determination of operational readiness in support of deployment decisions.</p><p>Analyzes air traffic systems and equipment acquisition proposals to determine whether they should undergo independent operational assessment. Using knowledge of Acquisition Management System (AMS) policies, the ATCS analyzes and evaluates factors such as complexity, operational criticality, life cycle cost, interoperability, and safety risk. Prepares reports for and recommends acquisition programs to the Independent Operational Assessment (IOA) Designation Board for audit and assessment. Possesses an understanding of software development and programming processes to conduct safety assessments and to recommend approval of new or revised software.</p><p>Contacts are internal and external and include senior management, industry and stakeholders. The ATCS meets with joint service unit program teams to conduct safety related technical exchange meetings across all Air Traffic Organization lines of business. Often represents the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the national level and as a focal point at conferences or meetings related to IOA. Recommends organizational positions on major programs and issues related to IOA to senior management. Prepares and reviews reports or policies for internal and external distribution.</p><p>Works independently and exercises broad discretion to ensure that work is integrated with organizational objectives and policies. Agency managers accept work products as technically authoritative, though work is reviewed for success in achieving desired results, effectiveness, and consonance with agency goals and objectives.</p><p>Although broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues, the ATCS is almost always required to develop new and innovative approaches. Often recommends new policies, and develops procedures, and approaches. Considers FAA policies, government-wide rules and regulations, and industry standards. Conceives, plans, and directs studies involving complex issues and unique problems.</p> </p>
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