Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (Coordinator)
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Memphis, TN - USA
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Job Summary
The Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS) at this level is recognized as the subject matter expert in their field. All duties of an ATSS are tied to maintaining safe and efficient operating capacity of the vast and complex network of electronics systems required for the worlds largest air traffic control and navigation system. ATSS personnel install evaluate maintain modify and certify facilities services and equipment that support the National Airspace System (NAS).
Serves as an ATSS (SSC Coordinator) responsible for performing a variety of functions directly related to the operation of the NAS.
Performs work of broad scope and complexity with a high degree of independence. Incumbent provides the highest organizational levelof technical support associated with analyzing designing developing installing repairing fabricating maintaining modifying orevaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible.
Incumbent is recognized as the technical expert on legacy and newly developed systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over alarge geographical area. Work requires maintaining technical expertise on complex systems and/or emerging technology systemsinterrelationships and management of the NAS.
Responsibilities include the integration restoration testing and evaluation of new advanced service or service components hardware/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 onthe major projects and/or program areas resolving unique technical problems without managerial intervention providing coordinationand suggesting solutions.
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.
Responsible for all aspects of SSC projects from initial planning drawing and specifications review implementation Joint Acceptance Inspection and disposition of assets. Acts as SSC point of contact for all projects completed locally or by outside contractors.
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. Uses technical expertise and understanding of user and stakeholder needs to prioritize SSC workload. Integrates Operational Risk Management (ORM) into all planned activities ensuring that all customers and users of services are included and involved in implementation.
Maintains situational awareness of the SSCs preventative maintenance program and assignments acts to remove barriers to timely completion and ensures SSC manager is aware of resources needed to accomplish the SSCs assigned workload.
Position requires emphasis on customer service and organizational skills and a clear understanding of FAA orders and how the ordersapply to their position. Utilizes software such as Excel Power Point and Word.
Performs other duties as assigned.
- 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 may be required.
- Must possess a valid drivers license.
Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that is appropriate to the position. Experience that demonstrated an extensive knowledge of and experience in the technology system interrelationships and management of civilian or military automated aviation navigation and electronics systems.
Generally experience at the next lower level FV-H/FG-12/Level III or equivalent meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the Demonstrated Abilities identified 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.
You must provide a narrative statement for each Demonstrated Ability. The narratives 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. Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility appropriate to the position.
Notice: Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT 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 that you have 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 Demonstrated Ability statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration.
Supervisor Endorsement. If your selection for this position would be considered a promotion then a supervisory statement endorsing your candidacy (Career Level III to Career Level IV) is required by the closing date of this announcement. The endorsement must include the announcement number. You may upload your document with your application.
Supervisory Endorsement is not required for ingrade/downgrade candidates.
See Qualifications Required.
KSA INFORMATION
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 Knowledge Skills and Abilities section 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.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s) if applicable may be further evaluated on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA) or Other Factors 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.
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. position is covered by the Department of Transportations Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a testing designated position (TDP) will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed mailed or emailed applications cannot be considered.
Interviews will be conducted IAW PASS-ATO Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.
Equal or lower pay band/level applications will be accepted.
Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
Position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: to Important Information: Locality Pay COLA
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
