Airway Transportation Systems Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration •

Ketchikan, Alaska, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

Airway Transportation Systems Specialist performs multiple, varying and complex assignments associated with the NAS.

Duties

Receives general work assignments from a supervisor. Uses own judgment, experience, and knowledge to solve problems and complete assignments. Applies broad experience and advanced technical knowledge of assigned discipline and/or specialty. Utilizes and interprets FAA orders, technical manuals, manufacturers instructions, procedures and other publications as required to complete multiple and complex work assignments. Applies judgment and discretion to select the most appropriate method to complete the work assignment with a high degree of independence, keeping supervisor advised of significant problem areas, which may impact ATC operations. Supervisor furnishes general instructions on the scope of work, time limitations, and priorities.

Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the NAS as an integrated system of the relationship of the parts to the whole and of the capabilities within the NAS to deal with unusual problems or unanticipated air traffic safety issues. Understands how assigned systems, components, and disciplines are integrated with other systems, components, and disciplines. Initiates action to install, repair, or restore systems and services, takes into account the availability of back-up systems, possible reconfigurations to minimize service interruptions, and the relative criticality of particular functions to the safe and efficient operation of the NAS.

Collaborates with system users, planners, engineers, and contractor personnel in the installation and testing of new or modified systems and in identifying needed improvements or enhancements. Develops and recommends methods of enhancing efficiency of systems through modification and application of existing or emerging technology.

The ATSS is considered a key technical point of contact for assigned systems, programs, and projects. Contacts are made to provide technical information on multiple systems, instruct other employees, share information across organizations, provide ATC systems data, provide status briefings on system reliability, coordinate, and oversee the activities of contractors. In addition, Defense (DoD), airport management. contractors, and utility companies to resolve complex technical or engineering issues.

The ATSS possesses a broad knowledge of the FAA orders, Technical Instruction manuals, policies and procedures pertaining to the maintaining FAA systems safely in a variety of work environments, including Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), Facility and Systems Security, National Electrical Code (NEC) and Human Resources Directives. Must use proper personal protective equipment and use safety procedures while accomplishing work assignments. Contributes to the organizational goals as a senior specialist, team member, or lead specialist for specific projects or work assignments. Assigned tasks are reviewed in terms of compliance with FAA policies and technical requirements within the ATSSs areas of expertise.

ATSSs must be able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others. Due to the nature of the job, usable vision (including color vision and near vision), hearing, and speech may be required. ATSSs may be required to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; climb stairs/ladders up to 100 feet; be able to bend or stoop for extended periods; work in diverse environmental conditions (outside/extreme weather); work rotating shifts, weekends and/or holidays; possess a valid drivers license, and possibly travel away from home up to 75 of the time.

ATSSs work out of offices located at or near airports and on service equipment located on airports, in Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCT), Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs), and other remote facilities.

Job Requirements:
Requirements 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).
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
Supervisor's Endorsement is required. Not required if ingrade/downgrade.
Successful completion of a moderate risk (POS SEN 5) security upgrade/refresh may be required.
Please read "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" section carefully.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: Applicants must provide a resume which demonstrates and/or show that you possess the specialized work experience in your work history. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. The specialized experience should demonstrate an extensive knowledge of and experience in technology system interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automated aviation, navigation and electronics systems.

There is no timeframe requirement at the Level II/FV-G to compete. Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that is appropriate to the position. Generally, experience at the next lower level (Pay Band G/Level II or equivalent), meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES identified below.

In addition to your resume, in the space provided under each Demonstrated Ability, you MUST provide a NARRATIVE justification on how you meet this ability. The justification should be clear and concise, providing a description of your education, training, and experience that would describe the degree to which you possess each Demonstrated Ability listed below. Eligible candidates may be ranked based on the Demonstrated Abilities.

NOTE: Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DON'T ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation of your experience at a later stage in the selection process. Responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during that application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

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.

Supervisor's Endorsement: In compliance with the AF/PASS Agreement, Appendix V, a supervisor's endorsement form or memorandum is required for a competitive promotion. Applicants applying for a promotion must include a supervisors endorsement or memorandum which must include the vacancy announcement number and supervisor's or acting supervisor's signature. A supervisor's endorsement is not required for reassignments (same as ingrades) or downgrades.

Qualifications must be met prior to or by the closing date of the announcement.

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.

Required Documents

A resume is required and must be submitted online when you apply. A copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action is required. Please read the paragraph below which explains what your SF-50 must contain. For Competitive Promotions: A Supervisor's Endorsement Form or Memorandum is required and must include the job announcement number and supervisor's signature. Reassignment Ingrade/Downgrades: A Supervisor's Endorsement is not required for reassignments (ingrades) or voluntary downgrades. We encourage applicants to use the upload feature in USAJOBS for submitting supporting documents such as your SF-50, and/or a supervisor's endorsement.

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.

Salary Range: $82,616 - $128,062

Job Ident #: 8214825000

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