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Federal Aviation Administration Washington DC, District of Columbia:<BR /><p>This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Safety and Technical Training Service Unit, Safety Directorate, Safety Services Group (AJl-1500). This Group is responsible for identifying, analyzing, mitigating, and verifying corrective actions to hazards identified in the National Airspace System (NAS).</p> <strong>Duties</strong> <p> <p>The Air Traffic Control Specialist is an authority in the management of air traffic as needed to perform complex specialized air traffic control assignments involving the analysis of aviation safety events to participate in the development and modification of national policies and procedures that are critical to the safe and efficient operation of the National Airspace System (NAS) and that affect all ATO operational units. Applies national-level policy experience on the Safety Management System (SMS) to assess air traffic services and operations, report findings, and to recommend actions. This work contributes directly to the accomplishment of air traffic and other FAA objectives and the efficiency and effectiveness of air traffic operations. These policies are critical to the safe and efficient operation of the NAS and affect all ATO operational units.</p><p>Applies comprehensive knowledge of separating and controlling air traffic in a terminal or en route air traffic facility to participate in the development of operational safety policies and procedures. Assess air traffic services and operations, identifies areas of non-compliance with procedures and recommends solutions to address the highest-risk safety issues identified as the ATOs Top 5 priorities. Analyzes safety data to develop effective strategies and multiple technologies to integrate and enhance the NAS. Identifies and addresses relevant trends in Flight Plan safety goals related to airborne, surface, equipment, and fatigue safety.</p><p>Uses experience and comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control procedures and operations as well as FAA programs, regulations, and missions to accomplish air traffic and other FAA objectives. Participates in work groups to study large volumes of complex data to develop reports and material for internal management review and decision-making, and SMS practices. Employee is considered an authority in air traffic control management.</p><p>Uses computer systems and programs to research complex databases of trending safety issues in the National Airspace System (NAS). Applies skill with word processing programs, PowerPoint and other presentation programs, spreadsheets, e-mail platforms, etc. to generate comprehensive reports and briefings for senior leadership, and to facilitate meetings. Prepares and coordinates responses to Congressional, Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Office of Management and Budget (0MB), and General Accountability Office (GAO) inquiries as required.</p><p>Contacts are internal and external. Interacts with senior executives within FAA, leaders of the aviation industry, and external stakeholders including airline stakeholders; airlines, unions, aviation organizations, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and other industry partners. Often represents the organization as a senior point of contact on project and program initiatives focused on compliance, reducing risk, and enacting corrective actions.</p><p>Although broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for completing work, the Specialist is allowed considerable discretion to develop new or innovative approaches. Draws on experience and knowledge to solve unusual problems. Most work is performed independently, but subject to review by program officials and representatives of external entities for quality of results and compatibility with regional and national goals, conformance with established polices, and consonance with program objectives. The Team Manager reviews work, typically through status reports and at completion, but the employee plans the use of time and resources to accomplish objectives.</p> </p>
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