Summary This position is in Flight Program Operations (AJF), Operations Control, Planning and Analysis, Operations Control Group. Serves as a principal technical specialist responsible for communicating operational changes during mission execution with stakeholders in AJF, Air Traffic Services (AJT), System Operations Services (AJR), and Technical Operations (AJW). Responsibilities Performs work of broad scope and complexity by maintaining operational awareness of Flight Program Operations’ daily missions and movements of crew and aircraft assigned to the operating certificate. Demonstrates a sound understanding of the National Airspace System (NAS) and the potential impact AJF’s missions have on the NAS, to make positive contact with internal and external stakeholders to minimize impact to the flow of air traffic. Work supports pertinent AJF directorates and may significantly impact policy required for the AJF Parts 135 and Part 145 operating certificates. May have advance knowledge of safety sensitive and/or secret information shared by conveyed Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) partners to facilitate service partner requirements. Applies broad experience and comprehensive technical knowledge of domestic and international aircrew scheduling, and operational oversight, and an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the FAA flight program missions (e.g. flight inspection, critical event response, and research and development flights) to plan, coordinate and execute operational activities to support service partners. Requires an understanding of new technologies and methods, and FAA policies and programs. Is considered a technical expert within the organization for the assigned system or specialty area. Work directly supports the objectives of the organization and the safe and continual operation of the NAS and FAA aircraft. Manages and oversees the various aspects of an airborne mission, ensuring communication, coordination, and tactical planning are effective. Evaluates flight inspection requirements and monitors the planning, scheduling, and coordination of flight inspection of ground and satellite-based facilities and systems and instrument flight procedures and communicates changes during execution. Coordinates crew scheduling modifications due to operational considerations. Coordinates with Group management, training team, staff managers, field office managers, and military personnel. Contacts are both internal and external. Communicates and coordinates, when necessary, operational changes related to specific, precoordinated flight inspection facility taskings occurring within the active daily flight period to the affected stakeholders in AJT, AJR, and AJW. Often represents the organization as a primary technical point of contact on projects, programs, and other work activities to coordinate and implement plans or to obtain information and resolve problems. Coordinates with other organizations and agencies concerned with FAA activities. Often oversees the activities of contractors. Receives general program assignments from a supervisor or higher-level manager. Assignments are stated in terms of priorities, overall objectives, and boundaries. Monitors daily NAS operational meetings with a focus on identifying risks to meeting flight inspection timing commitments during the daily flight period. When applicable engages the appropriate operations manager to mitigate. Completed assignments are considered technically authoritative and are reviewed only for general compliance with organizational objectives. Identifies resources needed to perform assignments. Organizes and assigns resources needed to accomplish large work activities within established schedules. Provides guidance to other technicians and trainees regarding difficult technical or operational issues. Independently resolves all but unique technical problems. Verifies externally published flight inspection activity reflected on the Flight Operations Management Systems (FOMS) Flight Inspection Activity Map and the Air Traffic Control System command Center (ATCSCC) OIS System is accurate and engages the responsible organizations to confirm accuracy. Interprets and adapts technical manuals, manufacturers’ instructions, FAA policies and procedures, and other publications. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position at the FV-I (GS/FG-13) level, applicants must have at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience equivalent to the FV-H (GS/FG-12) level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: includes experience making collaborative operational decisions to meet the urgency of stakeholder's needs; Experience troubleshooting problems and relaying possible solutions to stakeholders; Experience influencing policy and procedure improvements; Experience collaborating with various entities to ensure the safe and orderly flow of air traffic; Experience with crew scheduling and/or aircraft dispatching. In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration. Selective Placement Factor (SPF): Applicants must possess one of the following: Flight Dispatcher certificate, Airway System Mission Specialist certificate, or an Airway System Inspection Pilot certificate. Or, experience scheduling and coordinating flight inspection activities or coordinating real-time command, control and oversight of the National Airspace System (NAS). A copy of your certificate (front & back) must be uploaded to receive consideration for this position. If relying on your experience, the experience must be clearly documented within your resume. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Education See Qualifications Required Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Demonstrated Abilities 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 priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration. 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 Ability (KSA), 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. 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 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. 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: 1) Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. 2) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed. 3) Positions to be filled at the I-band level, within AJF-5100, duty location of Warrenton, VA or Oklahoma City, OK. 3) This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of an Access National Agency Check with Inquiry (ANACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. 4) Applicants must upload one of the following: Flight Dispatcher certificate, Airway System Mission Specialist certificate, or an Airway System Inspection Pilot certificate or email to 9-amc-ahf-s210@faa.gov by the closing date of this announcement. Or, provide experience in your resume with scheduling and coordinating flight inspection activities or coordinating real-time command, control and oversight of the National Airspace System (NAS). 5) Pay & Benefits | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: 6) If eligible, Temporary Change of Station (TCS) will be paid in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administrative Travel Policy (FAATP). This is a temporary assignment not to exceed 1 year; however, it may be extended or terminated at any time, at management discretion. The position may be made permanent without further competition. If the position is made permanent, the selectee would be entitled to remainder of TCS funds. 7) Temporary position Not-to-Exceed 1 year, may be made permanent. 8) Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com. 9) To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Jeff Westlake at, Jeffrey.K.Westlake@faa.gov. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA