Air Traffic Control Specialist (MSS-1, Level 9), Support Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 131,000 - 176,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in Portland, OR is hiring an Air Traffic Control Specialist (MSS-1, Level 9), Support Specialist. The role requires tactical, strategic, and administrative support across multiple program areas within the National Airspace System.

The incumbent will apply specialized ATC knowledge, collaborate with personnel across facilities, and prepare reports. Travel may be required; strong communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

Knowledge of ATC field; ability to analyze and develop procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communication; some travel may be required.
Hardware/software experience is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide tactical, strategic, and administrative support across multiple program areas.
Analyze and evaluate equipment, facilities, and procedures; develop improvements.
Collaborate across facilities and lines of business; prepare facility reports.

Job description

Air Traffic Control Specialist (MSS-1, Level 9), Support Specialist

Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as a Staff Support Specialist (MSS-1) at Portland TRACON, Level 9 facility.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for tactical, strategic, and administrative support of multiple program areas such as training, quality control, quality assurance, traffic management, airspace and procedures, plans and programs, operational automation, military operations, special and security operations, safety management system, safety reporting and other areas of specialty identified collaboratively at the local level.

The work requires a comprehensive knowledge of the ATC field and familiarization with the many integral components of the industry which comprise the National Airspace System. Specialists must have the ability to apply this knowledge to the analysis, evaluation and development of new methods, studies, approaches, and procedures. The Staff Support Specialist must be knowledgeable of agency wide programs, facility goals and objectives.

Must be able to communicate clearly and tailor their message to the target audience. While not required, hardware/software experience is desirable. Some travel will be required. Performs daily functions of maintaining and or improving operational material and or resources within the assigned area(s) of specialty. Communicates intra / inter facility as well as among various lines of business and industry.

Makes recommendations for new projects/studies, taking into account available resources and the accomplishment of facility goals and objectives. Applies expertise toward the completion of projects/studies and facility reports. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of equipment, facilities, and procedures. Conducts investigations, evaluations, and briefs facility personnel. Develops methods to improve customer service and the quality of support provided.

Collaborates freely among facilities, provides feedback and consults with other Staff Support Specialists regardless of duty location. May perform duties outside of the facility commensurate with grade and experience. Depending upon facility structure, reports to an assigned MSS-2, 3 or 4, who provides administrative direction for facility assignments, in terms of broadly defined missions or functions within areas of specialties.

The incumbent is responsible for planning, designing and completing work assignments independently. Results of the work are technically authoritative and are normally accepted without change. Work is evaluated in terms of results achieved and effectiveness in assigned program areas.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $130520 – $176201/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.