Project Coordinator

U.S. Department of Transportation

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • $95,489–$148,037 Per Year

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The Project Coordinator applies expert knowledge of management and organizational systems and procedures to conduct and coordinate a wide variety of complex analytical studies and projects concerning the training curriculum for the air traffic and technical operations workforce that supports and facilitates the production and delivery of quality learning. Significant investments are advancing the research and development of autonomous vehicles, environmentally friendly electric aircraft, high-speed and long-endurance solar-powered aircraft, and new types of space vehicles.

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LocationWashington, DC
Salary$95,489–$148,037 Per Year

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Project Coordinator

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Mission Support Services, Technical Training (AJV-T000)

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Summary

This position is located in the Safety and Technical Training Directorate, Technical Training Directorate (AJI-2). This Directorate provides a national training program to maintain a qualified and certified Air Traffic operational workforce to support the National Airspace System. The Directorate manages more than 35 projects, and is responsible for the maintenance and revision of over 400 Air Traffic and Technical Operations courses.

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Summary

This position is located in the Safety and Technical Training Directorate, Technical Training Directorate (AJI-2). This Directorate provides a national training program to maintain a qualified and certified Air Traffic operational workforce to support the National Airspace System. The Directorate manages more than 35 projects, and is responsible for the maintenance and revision of over 400 Air Traffic and Technical Operations courses.

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Accepting applications

Location

2 vacancies in the following locations:

Washington, DC

Oklahoma City, OK

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $95,489 - $148,037 per year

The salary listed above does not include locality. Locality will be determined based on the duty location of the selectee.

Pay scale & grade

FV J

Promotion potential NA

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

Drug test No Security clearance Other

Announcement number AAC-ATO-26-AJVT000-100738 Control number 887074500

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Open to current permanent ATO employees only.

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The Project Coordinator applies expert knowledge of management and organizational systems and procedures to conduct and coordinate a wide variety of complex analytical studies and projects concerning the training curriculum for the air traffic and technical operations workforce that supports and facilitates the production and delivery of quality learning. Serves as a recognized subject matter expert in management processes and provides leadership for highly complex activities under the minimal direction of a manager. This work requires extensive knowledge of qualitative techniques to analyze and measure the effectiveness and productivity of the Directorate¿s programs. This work affects the Safety and Technical Training Service Unit, the ATO, and the strategic goals of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Uses knowledge of the FAA policies and objectives to identify, plan, and organize resources for special projects. Uses project management knowledge to lead project team in meeting organizations objectives and goals. The Coordinator works with management in developing comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes, and budgets for projects. Plans, coordinates, tracks and reports on the performance of multiple ongoing projects.

Develops guidelines for improving management practices and methods; and analyzes and advises on proposed reorganizations or realignments of functions. Identifies gaps across the Directorate to provide business and automation solutions through the continuous improvement process. Applies an understanding of multiple business disciplines, including financial, contractual and acquisition to advise the Directorate and the AJI-2 leadership team on complex management issues. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues.

The Directorates Special Projects Coordinator is an expert in the application of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for identifying issues concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations. Applies a thorough understanding of policy to lead teams in complex studies of past and present workload and deviations from standards to assess and validate staffing requirements. Adapts analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure organizational productivity and program effectiveness.

Applies an understanding of certification and proficiency requirements for the air traffic operational workforce to provide guidance on new and innovative training programs and methods to provide seamless support to Operational Units. Establishes decision processes and develops innovative and effective methods to document administrative criteria and guidance. Develops new and innovative approaches and positions on major administrative and business policy issues and determines whether recommendations conflict with existing ATO policies. Advises on and promote the effective development and utilization of learning management systems using experience with training development portfolio management.

Contacts are internal and external to the Directorate and include senior management. Prepares, reviews and recommends approval of project papers and staff reports to define, organize, and recommend resources for the Directorate work efforts to meet standards and goals set by ATO Leadership. Develops briefings to convey strategic vision. Briefs senior management on the status of recommendations and reports, focusing on complex problem area that may adversely affect the Directorates programs. Participates in meetings to collaborate on program direction and to communicate project results.

The Special Projects Coordinator applies broad policies and objectives that provide general guidance for addressing issues but often require the development of new approaches. The Team Manager reviews work only at completion for success in achieving planned results.

Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
  • Management may choose to interview all, some, or none of the referred candidates.
  • Successful completion of security investigation may be required.
  • Please review Required Documents & Additional Information.

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 FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

The Specialized Experience is defined as:

  • Experience identifying gaps across the organizational unit and to provide business and automation solutions using the continuous improvement process.
  • Experience coordinating and integrating project activities.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Qualifications must be met by the closing of this vacancy announcement.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

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Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

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

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) 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.

NOTES:

This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents

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A Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) is required to verify area of consideration. SF-50(s) and any other supplemental documentation (e.g., transcript) will be accepted in combination with your online application and must be uploaded with your application or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All emailed documents should reference the announcement number.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.

RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)

  • Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week.
  • Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

Agency contact information

Tiara James

Phone 1 (405) 954-7932 Fax 1 (405) 954-3003 Email tiara.james@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration

AAC Regional HR Services Branch

6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155

AHF-S210

Oklahoma City, OK 73169

US

Next steps

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.

Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

A Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) is required to verify area of consideration. SF-50(s) and any other supplemental documentation (e.g., transcript) will be accepted in combination with your online application and must be uploaded with your application or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All emailed documents should reference the announcement number.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Help

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.

RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)

  • Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week.
  • Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

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Agency contact information

Tiara James

Phone 1 (405) 954-7932 Fax 1 (405) 954-3003 Email tiara.james@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration

AAC Regional HR Services Branch

6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155

AHF-S210

Oklahoma City, OK 73169

US

Next steps

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.

Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Federal Aviation Administration

At the FAA, the sky is not the limit-it is just the beginning. Exciting new opportunities are emerging in aviation and aerospace. Significant investments are advancing the research and development of autonomous vehicles, environmentally friendly electric aircraft, high-speed and long-endurance solar-powered aircraft, and new types of space vehicles. Success with these new technologies and vehicle types will introduce new ways to transport people and goods expanding aviations footprint in transportation. People are our strength. We are a diverse workforce of over 44,000 located nationwide and spanning over 120 occupations to include air traffic control specialists, aviation safety inspectors, engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals. Join us in our mission to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.

Agency contact information

Tiara James

Phone 1 (405) 954-7932 Fax 1 (405) 954-3003 Email tiara.james@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration

AAC Regional HR Services Branch

6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155

AHF-S210

Oklahoma City, OK 73169

US

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Summary

This position is located in the Safety and Technical Training Directorate, Technical Training Directorate (AJI-2). This Directorate provides a national training program to maintain a qualified and certified Air Traffic operational workforce to support the National Airspace System. The Directorate manages more than 35 projects, and is responsible for the maintenance and revision of over 400 Air Traffic and Technical Operations courses.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

2 vacancies in the following locations:

Washington, DC

Oklahoma City, OK

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $95,489 - $148,037 per year

The salary listed above does not include locality. Locality will be determined based on the duty location of the selectee.

Pay scale & grade

FV J

Promotion potential NA

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

Drug test No Security clearance Other

Announcement number AAC-ATO-26-AJVT000-100738 Control number 887074500

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