Airway Transportation Systems Specialist

Evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible. Performs work of broad scope and complexity with a high degree of independence. Incumbent provides the highest organizational level of technical support associated with analyzing designing developing installing repairing fabricating maintaining modifying or interrelationships and management of the NAS. Incumbent is recognized as the technical expert on legacy and newly developed systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area.

Work requires maintaining technical expertise on complex systems and/or emerging technology systems software systems and processes. Performs a variety of functions directly relating to the operation of the NAS. Focus is on availability and reliability of the services and products provided to the users of the NAS. Serves as the principal technical specialist a project manager on the major projects and/or program areas resolving unique technical problems without managerial intervention providing coordination and suggesting solutions. Responsibilities include the integration restoration testing and evaluation of new advanced service or service components hardware/

Works within established policies and procedures to select the most effective and efficient approach or to develop new solutions. Carries out work in accordance with overall plans and objectives of the organization resolving problems as they arise and making adjustments as necessary to deal with 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. Can be called upon to assist with repair and/or restore service or systems providing guidance on the availability of backup systems and to upward report the status of critical events.

Evaluation of this data is used for correcting deficiencies on Contractor Acceptance Inspection (CAI) or Joint Acceptance Inspection (JAi)FPIP FSEP Redline Drawings Peabody and DMT reports dealing with LCMs. LADs LEMs and resolving event-based certification issues necessary for the timely restoration of equipment systems/services with the NAS. Monitors other employees as a project or team leader.

Identifies requirements (staffing funds materials and equipment) to accomplish projects and tracks the use of project resources. Inspection and disposition of assets. Acts as SSC point of contact for all projects completed locally or by outside contractors. Responsible for all aspects of SSC projects from initial planning drawing and specifications review implementation Joint Acceptance into all planned activities ensuring that all customers and users of services are included and involved in implementation and planning. Expertise and understanding of user and stakeholder need to prioritize SSC workload. Integrates Operational Risk Management (ORM) Provides training mentoring guidance and advice to FAA employees contractors and other organizations as needed. Uses technical

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.
• Successful completion of a security investigation will be required
• A valid state drivers license is required

Qualifications

To qualify for this position candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that demonstrates an extensive knowledge of and experience in technology system interrelationships and management of civilian or military automated aviation navigation and electronics systems. Generally experience at the next lower level pay band H/level III or equivalent meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the demonstrated abilities.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s) if applicable may be further evaluated on the Demonstrated Abilities and Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order category grouping or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

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.

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