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Are you a U.S. Citizen or national?

Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?

Have you served in the U.S. Armed Forces?

Veterans' Preference:

Military Service Period Dates:

Geographic Preferences

Are you willing to work at the following duty location: FAA Nationwide - Selectee Remains in Current Duty Location?

Applicant-Preferred Conditions of Employment and Federal Service

1. What is the lowest grade or payband that you wish to be considered for:

2a. Are you currently a permanent FAA employee?

2b. Are you currently a temporary FAA employee?

2c. Are you currently a temporary FAA employee serving under the Retired Military Air Traffic Controllers Program?

2d. Are you a DOT employee working in an agency other than the FAA and have completed a one year probationary period or trial period?

3. Are you a:

Former permanent employee of the FAA who had successfully completed a one-year probationary period OR
Current or former permanent civilian employee from other competitive or excepted service agencies who have completed a one-year probationary period or trial period in the competitive or excepted service.

4. Are you a preference eligible and/or veteran who was honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active service?
Definitions of Preference Eligible and Active Service.

5. Do any of your relatives work for the agency or government organization to which you are submitting this application? (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister.)

5a. If question #5 is yes, please provide the relative(s)' name, relationship, and department, agency, or branch of the Armed Forces for which your relative(s) works in the space below.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

Please select the answer for the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to indicate your possession of the KSA in terms of the position for which you are applying.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that your work experience supports your answer. Your answer and associated work experience will be evaluated further to validate whether the answer that you selected is appropriate.

1. Knowledge of FAA Certification Requirements

Select the response that best describes your performance or use of the above question as it relates to the position for which you are applying.

Not Answered
A. I have never been required to use this knowledge, skill, or ability in current or previous jobs or have used it but received less than acceptable performance assessments from my supervisor.
B. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability on occasion in current or previous jobs and have received acceptable or better performance assessments in this knowledge, skill, or ability from my supervisor, OR I have successfully completed university, college, or vocational coursework in this knowledge, skill, or ability area.
C. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability on a regular and recurring basis in current or previous jobs and received an acceptable performance assessment in this knowledge, skill, or ability from my supervisor.
D. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability on a regular and recurring basis in current or previous jobs and received above acceptable performance assessments in this knowledge, skill, or ability from my supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) 1 Narrative (optional): You may provide a narrative below that supports your answer or, in lieu of a narrative, ensure that the work experience contained within your application package fully supports your answer.

2. Problem Solving - Ability to apply critical thinking to identify issues, problems and/or concerns to consider the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, and to initiate and/or recommend corrective action

Select the response that best describes your performance or use of the above question as it relates to the position for which you are applying.

Not Answered
A. I have never been required to use this knowledge, skill, or ability in current or previous jobs or have used it but received less than acceptable performance assessments from my supervisor.
B. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability on occasion in current or previous jobs and have received acceptable or better performance assessments in this knowledge, skill, or ability from my supervisor, OR I have successfully completed university, college, or vocational coursework in this knowledge, skill, or ability area.
C. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability on a regular and recurring basis in current or previous jobs and received an acceptable performance assessment in this knowledge, skill, or ability from my supervisor.
D. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability on a regular and recurring basis in current or previous jobs and received above acceptable performance assessments in this knowledge, skill, or ability from my supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) 2 Narrative (optional): You may provide a narrative below that supports your answer or, in lieu of a narrative, ensure that the work experience contained within your application package fully supports your answer.

3. Systems Analysis - Ability to identify indicators of performance and the risks associated with inadequate compliance with system requirements and standards of performance in written format

Select the response that best describes your performance or use of the above question as it relates to the position for which you are applying.

Not Answered
A. I have never been required to use this knowledge, skill, or ability in current or previous jobs or have used it but received less than acceptable performance assessments from my supervisor.
B. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability on occasion in current or previous jobs and have received acceptable or better performance assessments in this knowledge, skill, or ability from my supervisor, OR I have successfully completed university, college, or vocational coursework in this knowledge, skill, or ability area.
C. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability on a regular and recurring basis in current or previous jobs and received an acceptable performance assessment in this knowledge, skill, or ability from my supervisor.
D. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability on a regular and recurring basis in current or previous jobs and received above acceptable performance assessments in this knowledge, skill, or ability from my supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) 3 Narrative (optional): You may provide a narrative below that supports your answer or, in lieu of a narrative, ensure that the work experience contained within your application package fully supports your answer.

4. Interpersonal Skills - Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of people in various situations; demonstrates skill at being tactful, compassionate and considerate of others, treats people with respect

Select the response that best describes your performance or use of the above question as it relates to the position for which you are applying.

Not Answered
A. I have never been required to use this knowledge, skill, or ability in current or previous jobs or have used it but received less than acceptable performance assessments from my supervisor.
B. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability on occasion in current or previous jobs and have received acceptable or better performance assessments in this knowledge, skill, or ability from my supervisor, OR I have successfully completed university, college, or vocational coursework in this knowledge, skill, or ability area.
C. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability on a regular and recurring basis in current or previous jobs and received an acceptable performance assessment in this knowledge, skill, or ability from my supervisor.
D. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability on a regular and recurring basis in current or previous jobs and received above acceptable performance assessments in this knowledge, skill, or ability from my supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) 4 Narrative (optional): You may provide a narrative below that supports your answer or, in lieu of a narrative, ensure that the work experience contained within your application package fully supports your answer.

5. Team Work - Ability to work effectively in a group situation with volunteers and industry partners; to consider the viewpoints of others and to constructively work through conflicting points of view and competing interests to achieve group goals; demonstrates skill at motivating others toward cooperative efforts attainment of goals; responds to others in an objective, tactful and diplomatic manner

Select the response that best describes your level of expertise and independence using the above question as it relates to the position for which you are applying.

Not Answered
A. I have no experience in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability.
B. I am developing in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability and perform work involving it on an occasional basis with the direct guidance and supervision of a higher-level expert who reviews my work products and provides coaching and direction.
C. I am considered competent in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability and have performed work involving it under the guidance and supervision of a higher-level expert reviewing work upon completion.
D. I am considered proficient in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability and have performed work involving it on a regular and recurring basis and with only occasional higher-level review.
E. I am considered an expert in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability and have provided training and instruction to others in the performance of work involving it.
F. I am considered an expert in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability and have supervised others in the performance of work and accepting or rejecting their work using this skill or knowledge.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) 5 Narrative (optional): You may provide a narrative below that supports your answer or, in lieu of a narrative, ensure that the work experience contained within your application package fully supports your answer.

6. Information Technology - Knowledge of various computer programs and equipment and their application in the workplace; understanding of how automation can be used to streamline work processes; demonstrates an understanding of technological change on the accomplishment of an organization's mission

Select the response that best describes your level of expertise and independence using the above question as it relates to the position for which you are applying.

Not Answered
A. I have no experience in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability.
B. I am developing in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability and perform work involving it on an occasional basis with the direct guidance and supervision of a higher-level expert who reviews my work products and provides coaching and direction.
C. I am considered competent in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability and have performed work involving it under the guidance and supervision of a higher-level expert reviewing work upon completion.
D. I am considered proficient in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability and have performed work involving it on a regular and recurring basis and with only occasional higher-level review.
E. I am considered an expert in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability and have provided training and instruction to others in the performance of work involving it.
F. I am considered an expert in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability and have supervised others in the performance of work and accepting or rejecting their work using this skill or knowledge.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) 6 Narrative (optional): You may provide a narrative below that supports your answer or, in lieu of a narrative, ensure that the work experience contained within your application package fully supports your answer.

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