Summary Serves as an ATCS (EnRoute Instructor) at the FAA Academy. Instructors have responsibilities, which require highly specialized training, significant managerial skills, specific technical qualifications, and detailed proficiency representative of the air traffic control field occupational workforce. Possesses a high degree of human relations and communications skills, which enables the individual to function as an agency role model for both new and current FAA employees. Responsibilities Incumbent performs a variety of professional air traffic control functions in the area of course instruction and evaluations delivered in an academic and simulated air traffic environment related specifically to basic air traffic, en route qualification, and en route radar training. The incumbent provides instruction and/or evaluation in one, some, or all of the courses dependent on previous field facility level (10-12) experience. Conducts resident and nonresident air traffic basic, en route qualification, and radar technical training to air traffic control personnel assigned to the en route air traffic control option. Conducts classroom and laboratory instruction. Evaluates student’s performance in a non-graded and graded simulated air traffic control environment. Participates in continuing evaluation of courseware. Evaluates performance, learning outcomes and results associated with contract staff services, i.e., contract instructors and remote pilot operators (RPOs). Notifies the Contracting Officer immediately of any discrepancies in job performance. Maintains proficiency on all instructional mediums and systems. When designated, serves as lead instructor responsible for the technical day-to-day activities of assigned class. When assigned, provides technical guidance, monitors, reviews, and evaluates development/revision efforts of the en route air traffic training program. Provides ongoing evaluation of assigned training courses. This includes test materials to ensure usability, reliability, and validity; review of end-of-course critiques and post-course questionnaires. Identifies and recommends revisions and requirements including major revisions, new development or need for new training equipment. Ensures classroom and simulator equipment is operational and initiates action for repair if nonfunctional. When assigned, serves as course coordinator of one or more of the string of en route training courses. Responsibilities include ensuring courseware is maintained in accordance with the current Maintenance Plan for Air Traffic Academy Courses, FAA Orders, directives, Academy Work Instructions, and Job Task Management System documents. When assigned, acts as subject matter expert (SME) and/or point of contact (POC) on specific field courses and computer-based instruction (CBI) activities. Upon request, supports the service areas in evaluating facility or service area training. Performs other duties as assigned. 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 next lower grade level GS/FG-13 (FV-I). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized Experience includes: experience in controlling live air traffic in an ATC-10 (or above) enroute facility or equivalent positions and facilities in the military, specifically related to programs and systems used to support the NAS; experience that provides comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules and regulations, etc.; experience that provides an in-depth understanding of the programs and procedures critical to successful execution of quality assurance in an operating environment. Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Education See qualifications. 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 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. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) 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 alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. 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. RETURN RIGHTS: Return Rights will be administered in accordance with agreement between the Professional Association of Aeronautical Center Employees and FAA Academy dated May 2, 2012. a. This position is covered under Return Rights and employee will be required to successfully complete Basic Instructor Training (BIT). b. Exceptions. A current employee selected from an organization in the AFN Line of Business at the Aeronautical Center or employees from outside the FAA would not be covered by return rights. c. This is a FAA Academy Instructor Position. Applicants selected under 3R will be required to sign an Employment Agreement. Applicants with unexpired return rights must show: 1) current tour, 2) the region to which return rights exist, and 3) expiration date of these rights. CAREER ENHANCEMENT: The position is a “Career Enhancement” assignment only for current FAA employees. • The employee must sign a Career Enhancement Assignment Agreement, as appropriate; • The employee is eligible for pay retention, if applicable; and • The employee will have rights to return to their parent organization in accordance with FAA policy and/or the collective bargaining agreement upon completion of the assignment. NOTES: Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. To be filled within any section of AMA-500. Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com. If eligible, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) will be paid in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration Policy (FAATP). To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Sidney Snider at Sidney.R.Snider@faa.gov. This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by PAACE: Consolidated. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA