Serves as the Service Area’s (SA) Test Equipment Program Coordinator (TEPC) in the Operations Engineering Support Group organization, and is considered the principal coordinator for the Service Area Test Equipment Program Requirements.

Duties

Serves as the focal point for replacement, calibration, quality assurance, disposition and issuance of waivers of test equipment. Provides supplemental guidance to the District Office Calibration Delivery Points, and System Support Centers (SSC’s), as necessary. Recommends and coordinates redistribution of test equipment within the Service Area to improve effectiveness and economy without compromising safety. Provides feedback regarding configuration management of test equipment recommended for purchase by the District Office. Communicates with field units on subject matters that include, but are not limited to, determining if a piece test equipment used in a legacy platform becomes obsolete or unsupportable. When there is a need for replacement test equipment, obtains approvals from the National Test Equipment Program (TEP) Manager before new or replacement equipment will be purchased, following the guidelines set forth in the Test Equipment Process and Procedure Guide.

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.
• Security Requirement: Moderate Risk (5)
• Interviews: All or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

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. Experience 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 FG/GS-12 or equivalent, meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the demonstrated abilities identified below.DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES:Ability to complete complex assignments, with broad impact on NAS, without supervision.Advanced expertise on emerging technology systems or integration of automation systems.Ability to apply a comprehensive technical knowledge to protect the integrity of components and systems, which provide NAS services.Ability to focus on overall NAS systems performance and causes of system degradation.Ability to apply skill in resolving unique technical problems.Ability to be the primary technical point of contact for complex NAS systems with the knowledge and expertise to provide technical guidance and direction for multiple systems.Ability to work with high level representatives of outside organizations, including DOD, Airport Management, contractors, etc.Ability to collaborate with system users, planners, engineers, and vendors on installing or improving complex automation systems in the NAS.Ability to develop broad recommendations on enhancing the efficiency of NAS systems by modification and application of existing or emerging technology.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. Eligible candidates will be ranked based on Demonstrated Ability.Narratives for Demonstrated Abilities identified under qualifications are mandatory. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration.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 supervisor’s endorsement or memorandum which must include the vacancy announcement number and supervisor's signature. A supervisory statement endorsing the applicant to Career Level IV for this announcement is required by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit the supervisory endorsement, will remove the applicant from receiving further consideration.A supervisor's endorsement is not required for reassignments (same as ingrades) or downgrades.Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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.

Education

No education substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Federal Aviation Administration AGL Regional HR Services Branch 2300 E. Devon Ave., Room 250 AHF-N310 Des Plaines, IL 60018 US
• Name: Lissette Castillo
• Phone: 1 (847) 294-7725
• Email: [email protected]