Airway Transportation Systems Specialist

ATSS personnel install evaluate maintain modify and certify facilities services and equipment that support the National Airspace System (NAS).

Serves as an ATSS with the Technical Support Operations Group. Performs a variety of functions directly related to the operation of the NAS. Responsibilities include integration restoration testing and evaluation of new advanced services or service components hardware/software systems and processes. Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to protect the integrity of all components and systems to provide NAS service delivery.

Has broad automated systems and networking responsibilities and is recognized as a principal technical specialist on legacy and newly developed systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area.

Performs work of broad scope and complexity with a high degree of independence. Provides the highest organizational level of technical support associated with analyzing designing developing installing repairing fabricating maintaining modifying or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible.

As a principal specialist/expert for major projects and/or program areas resolves unique technical problems without managerial intervention providing coordination and suggesting solutions. Plans coordinates and performs work with a high degree of independence keeping the supervisor advised of only the most critical issues.

Can be called upon to assist with repair and/or restore service or systems providing guidance on the availability of back-up systems recommending reconfiguration to minimize service interruptions to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the NAS.

Carries out work in accordance with overall plans and objectives of the organization resolving problems as they arise and making adjustments as necessary to handle unanticipated situations and organizational needs.

This work includes responsibility for evaluating diagnostic data from multiple systems that are integrated to support a network of services or service products. Evaluation of this data is used for correcting deficiencies on Contractor Acceptance Inspection/Joint Acceptance Inspection and timely resolution of equipment systems or services with the NAS.

Collaborates with system users planners engineers and contractor personnel for the acceptance of new or modified systems and provide assistance for resolving problems with the installation or improvements.

Develops recommendations for enhancing efficiency of systems by modification and application of existing or emerging technology.

Monitors other employees time as a project or team leader. Identifies requirements (staffing funds materials and equipment) to accomplish projects and tracks the use of project resources. Provides training mentoring guidance and advice to FAA employees contractors and other organizations as needed. Supervisor rarely reviews completed work.

Integrates Operational Risk Management (ORM) into all planned activities ensuring that all customers and users of services are included and involved in implementation and planning.

Utilizes appropriate Personal Safety Training and supplied Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when engaged in restoration and maintenance activities. Ensures all involved parties utilize PPE for the task appropriately.

Contacts are both internal and external. Represents the organization as the primary technical point of contact on projects programs and other work activities to coordinate and implement plans or to obtain information and resolve problems. Meets and consults with representatives of external organizations such as DoD airport management contractors utility companies and foreign governments to resolve problems of mutual concern and to elicit cooperation and action favorable to FAA needs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Incumbent must possess a valid drivers license.

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.
• Supervisors Endorsement is required
• An endorsement is not required if ingrade or downgrade.
• A Valid Drivers Liscence is required.
• Certification /Recertification of a Non-Critical Sensitive Security Clearance is required
• Please read How to Apply and Required Documents section carefully.
• This is not a 100% Virtual Assignment and in office presence is required.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position applicants must meet the requirements stated below:

Specialized Experience: There is no timeframe requirement at theLevel III/FV-H to compete. 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 successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience with two or more of the following system(s) and service. Common Digitizer (CD-2) Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR); Maintenance of Air Traffic Control Beacon Indicator (ATCB-5 ATCB-6/6M); MODES NEXRAD (Next Generation Weather Radar) WSP (Weather Systems Processor) ASDE-X (Airport Surface Detection Equipment) MicroEARTS (En Route Automated Radar Tracking System).

Demonstrated Abilities: Applicants MUST provide narrative responses for each Demonstrated Ability listed within this announcement. Narrative responses 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. Narrative responses are MANDATORY for each Demonstrated Ability and applicants must show possession of each.

Answer all questions to the best of your ability. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you possess this type of experience at a later stage in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. Failure to submit narrative responses for each Demonstrated Ability will prevent further consideration.

Supervisors Endorsement: In compliance with the AF/PASS Agreement Appendix V a supervisors 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 supervisors or acting supervisors signature. A supervisors endorsement is not required for reassignments (same as in-grades) or downgrades.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.