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Summary Serves as a Traffic Management Specialist at the Air Traffic Control System Command Center and is responsible for ensuring that efficient and effective traffic management is maintained throughout the National Air Space (NAS). Effective application of Traffic Management Initiatives (TMIs) prevents situations that could result in nationwide air traffic bottlenecks and slowdowns that could potentially result in inefficient movement of traffic. Responsibilities The incumbent plays an integral operational role in the separation and control of air traffic in the NAS. He/she is responsible for the safe, orderly and expeditious movement of air traffic in a designated geographical area of the NAS through the coordination of the activities of the traffic management units in en route centers, major terminals and TRACONS. He/she effectively applies TMI's to reduce nationwide air traffic bottlenecks and slowdowns. The incumbent identifies developing air traffic management problems; receives terminal and en route centers' requests for traffic restrictions; evaluates the impact of the proposed restrictions; either approves the requests received or creates and selects alternative traffic management initiatives in collaboration with the traffic management units in the various affected facilities. He/she coordinates with facilities and stakeholders throughout the NAS of the restrictions and situations. These activities take place in real time and the immediate term, in response to existing and developing short and long term constraints. The incumbent is responsible for the safe, efficient and equitable access for all users to the national air traffic control system. The work involves substantial analysis and expeditious movement of air traffic in situations involving system constraints. This process involves the consideration of the interaction and interdependence of a variety of environmental, geographical, and technological factors. Assignments are complicated by the criticality of and rapid nature with which decisions must be made and actions taken; the degree to which optional plans for the movement and control of aircraft are reduced; and the complexity of the control procedures required. Analyzes and monitors air traffic flow, airport/weather conditions and traffic forecasts throughout the NAS to ensure acceptable levels of traffic are provided, delays are mitigated, and developing air traffic management problems are identified. Using collaborative decision making, the Traffic Management Specialist coordinates adjustments to traffic management initiatives with system users and traffic management coordinators in the terminal and en route Traffic Management Units. He/she coordinates or imposes a number of short-term restrictions in various geographic areas throughout the day, in response to situations as they develop. Issues traffic flow restrictions to space hold and reroute aircraft to equitably distribute the flow of traffic throughout the NAS. Uses automation systems and applies computerized information to enhance aircraft movement throughout the system. Advises and updates users and FAA field facilities in a timely manner on all conditions affecting aircraft movements within the NAS. Manages traffic flows into International Airspace areas in concert with International States. He/she will provide on-the-job (OJT) training to other personnel as necessary; work under the administrative supervision of the National Traffic Management Officer who provides direction for assignments, in terms of broadly defined missions or functions. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications Candidates must have been facility rated or area certified as a CPC/TMC/S at an ATO terminal/en route facility. 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 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. FAA Form 3330-43-1 (dtd 04/2015) must be signed by the applicant in order to receive consideration. Facility representative signature is no longer required. Failure to provide applicant signature will result in loss of consideration and your application will be not accepted. Interview Policy: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed. Requirement for physical certificate: The person selected for this position must maintain medical clearance. Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA