Aeronautical Information Specialist

Duties

Helps performs multiple, varying and complex assignments under minimal direction. Serves as technical specialist for planning, sequencing, directing, and evaluating assigned projects related to the National Airspace System (NAS). Acts as principal technical specialist or as project manager or team leader for large work activities. Serves as advisor to the OSG Team Manager for activities of large-projects.

Applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems and develop improved technical processes or systems. Provides technical direction and oversight for large-project implementation such as Optimization of Airspace and Procedures in the Metroplex (OAPM). Assures that activities are efficiently carried out and that program objectives are being effectively accomplished. Accomplishes regional airspace and airport space analysis (AAA) studies to determine proposal's effect on the NAS. Recommends and qualifies airports for development, amendment, and cancellation of instrument approach procedures. Applies knowledge of specific Terminal/EnRoute Instrument Flight Procedures (TERPS).

Applies knowledge of FAA's policies and objectives to identify, define and organize work for multiple work activities. May be required to perform duties as they relate to one or more of the following program areas: Design, development and maintenance of Instrument Flight Procedures (IFPs) and related publications; Coordination and integration of IFPs in the NAS; Collection and verification of aeronautical data. Performs tasks associated with making and providing IFP Feasibility Determinations.

Represents FAA as a senior technical point of contact on projects, programs and other work activities. Establishes and maintains effective communications with the aviation industry, with regions, centers and other FAA offices; and with other affected departments and agencies of governments, both foreign and domestic in an effort to further the understanding, support and coordination of assigned program responsibilities. Identifies potential issues and proposes recommendations for preventative action.

Draws on experience to solve unusual problems and may create new solutions and policy interpretations as the situation requires. Provides policy guidance and instruction to others, both internally and externally. Assures uniformity and consistency of performance and adherence to national and regional policies, standards, systems, and procedures.

Provides guidance to lower-level staff on how to solve difficult technical issues. Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or a more experienced technical specialist. Develops plans, techniques and policies to address current or anticipated problems and issues. Works with management to solve problems. Work is reviewed rarely, typically through status reports and at project completion, to ensure technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity.