Job opening: Airway Transportation Systems Specialist
Salary: $84 605 - 131 126 per year
Published at: Nov 22 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
The Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS) at this level is recognized as the subject matter expert in their field. All duties of an ATSS are tied to maintaining a safe and efficient operating capacity of the vast and complex network of electronics systems required for the world's largest air traffic control and navigation system.
Duties
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.
Requirements
- 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 for a permanent promotion.
- An endorsement is not required if ingrade or downgrade.
- Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license.
- Security Requirement: Moderate risk (5), this position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
Qualifications
There is no timeframe requirement at the Level III/FV-H to compete. Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that is appropriate to the position. Specialized experience may be experience that demonstrates an extensive knowledge of and experience in one or more of the following system(s) and service: NAVAIDS: Instrumental Landing Systems (ILS), Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), Glide slope (GS), Locator Outer Marker (LOM), Localizer (LOC), Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Co-Located Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC). Experience that demonstrates knowledge in technology system interrelationship, 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 FG/GS-12 or equivalent, meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the demonstrated abilities identified below.Duties may include climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, walking up several flights of stairs, working on elevated surfaces, and/or working in/out door environments. Work assignments can be physical and strenuous in nature. Work assignments may require a flexible work schedule, i.e. nights, weekends, variables start/stop times.Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements may be further evaluated on the Demonstrated Abilities 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.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 that application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.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 and supervisor's signature. You may upload your document with your application.A supervisor's endorsement is not required for reassignments (same as ingrades) or downgrades.HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Applications will first be reviewed to determine if minimum qualification requirements are met. Failure to meet minimum qualification requirements automatically disqualifies an applicant. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Demonstrated Abilities listed above. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: alphabetical, score order, or category grouping, and referred to the selecting official for consideration.For assistance in responding to each of the Demonstrated Abilities "things to consider"/instructions have been provided for each of the demonstrated abilities at:https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/media/AppendixVPromotionCriteria.pdfQualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Not applicable.
Contacts
- Address Federal Aviation Administration
ASW Regional HR Services Branch
10101 Hillwood Parkway
AHF-S410
Fort Worth, TX 76177
US
- Name: saray hoskins
- Phone: 1 (817) 222-5869
- Email: [email protected]
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