Obstruction Evaluation Specialist

Tetra Tech; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech AMT invites an Obstruction Evaluation Specialist to join our FAA-focused team in Georgia. You will apply extensive CPC experience to review NAS obstruction studies, evaluate construction effects, and coordinate with FAA and project sponsors to keep NAS data timely and accurate.

The role requires strong analytical, communication, and project-management skills, proficiency with CAD software and MS Office, and the ability to manage complex filings and NRA reviews through the iOEAAA

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience as a CPC.
• Experience with CAD software or similar tools in the last 3 years.
• Technical work related to obstruction evaluation or terminal instrument procedures design.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication; proficient MS Office/Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Verify aeronautical studies and assess effects on NAS.
• Coordinate aeronautical information with FAA and external parties.
• Process FAA Form 7460-2 and iOEAAA data entries.
• Support OE/AAA customers through filing and NRAs.
• Follow up on PSR letters and issue termination letters as needed.

Skills

CPC experience

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Written and oral communication

CAD software

Education

Certified Professional Controller (CPC)

Tools

MS Office

Acrobat

Job description

Tetra Tech AMT is looking for an Obstruction Evaluation Specialist.

Primary job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Verification of Aeronautical Studies – The candidate will be responsible for applying experience and comprehensive knowledge applicable to aeronautical studies in accordance with Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), Part 77 notice criteria for construction or alteration of certain structures in the National Airspace System (NAS) in the:
  • Review of construction proposals for completeness and accuracy
  • Evaluation of effects of proposed construction on the navigable airspace
  • Cumulative effects of such proposals are analyzed to minimize the impact to aviation while balancing the need for construction
  • Coordination of aeronautical information within established channels of communication and relationships both within and outside the FAA to ensure expeditious receipt, effective processing, and issuance of time-critical NAS flight data
• External Supplemental List – The candidate will coordinate actions related to the External Supplemental List including the processing of:
  • Administrative extension requests
  • Terminating aeronautical studies when a structure has been demolished
  • Processing FAA Form 7460-2, Part I and/or Part II notifications within the iOEAAA program
• Handling of Paper Obstruction Evaluation Filings – The candidate will be responsible for coordinating with the project sponsor to either file have them file electronically or where appropriate input the data contained on the paper document into an electronic application
• OE/AAA Customer Service – The candidate will assist first time obstruction evaluation filers through the process of filing an OE case using the external OE/AAA site
• Respond to Non Rulemaking Airports (NRA) Cases – The candidate will conduct coordination with Airport Division specialists on issues found during NRA reviews (ex: incorrect airport data) along with providing the Obstruction Evaluation Group responses on NRA studies within iOEAAA program
• Conduct Follow-Ups on Project Status Request (PSR) Letters – The candidate will process FAA Form 7460-2, Part I and/or Part II notifications and if necessary, as well as generating Termination letters for non-responses to PSR letters within iOEAAA program
  

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 10 years experience as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC)
• Experience, within the last three years, working with complex automation tools, CAD software, or similar applications
• Practical experience doing technical work, especially if related to obstruction evaluation or terminal instrument procedures design
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent facilitation and project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of industry standard office software (MS Office, Acrobat, etc.)
• Knowledge of and experience with airspace or procedures design
• Analytical skills

Salary: $107,000 to $112,000 annually. Compensation is based on relevant experience and qualifications.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.