Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS) at this level are 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 world's largest air traffic control and navigation system.

Duties

ATSS personnel install, evaluate, maintain, modify and certify facilities, services and equipment that support the National Airspace System (NAS). They are also responsible for various duties that contribute to providing reliable and safe FAA services to the flying public.

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.
• A signed Supervisory Endorsement is required if movement to this position will be a promotion.
• An endorsement is not required if ingrade or downgrade.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that demonstrates an extensive knowledge and experience of one or more of the following systems(s) and service:COMMUNICATIONS: Rapid Deployment Voice Switch (RDVS), Integrated Communication Switching Systems, (ICSS), Fiber Optic Transmission Systems (FOTS), Air to Ground Communications Equipment, Automated Weather Observation Systems, Wind Sensors, and Altimeter Setting Indicators.ENVIRONMENTAL: VISAIDS: Medium Approach lighting system, Visual Approach Slopes Indicator (VASI),Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI), Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL), Heating Venting Air Conditioning (HVAC), Boiler, Chillers and controls, Lighting Bonding and Grounding Fiber Optics Transmission System (FOTS), Engine Generator and associated, fuel tanks and switch gear, Power Condition Systems (PCS), Uninterpretable Power Systems (UPS), Runway Status Lights (RWSL), Approach Lighting System with Flashers (ALSF).NAVAIDS: 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.RADAR: Airport Surveillance Radar-9 (ASR), Airport Surveillance Radar-11 (ASR), integrated Terminal Weather System (ITWS), Air Traffic Control Beacon Interrogator (ATCBl), Airport Surface Detection Equipment (ASDE), Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS), Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR), Mode S Data Link (MODE-S).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.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. Failure to submit narrative responses for each “Demonstrated Ability” will prevent further consideration.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 attempts 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. You may upload your document with your application.Supervisory Endorsement is not required for in grade/downgrade candidates.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.SALARY INFORMATIONSalary Range without Locality PayFV-I Minimum $75,305 - Maximum $116,712Salary range with Locality Payment:Phoenix, AZ 20.22% - Band minimum $ 91,887 Band maximum $1141,412Albuquerque, NM 18.05% - Band minimum-$88,898 Band maximum-$137,779

Education

Not applicable.

Contacts

• Address Federal Aviation Administration ASW Regional HR Services Branch 10101 Hillwood Parkway AHF-S410 Fort Worth, TX 76177 US
• Name: Bridget O'Neal - HR Specialist
• Phone: 1 (817) 222-4935
• Email: bridget.r.o'[email protected]