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. ATSS personnel install, evaluate, maintain, modify and certify facilities, services and equipment that support the National Airspace System (NAS).

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. The work performed at this level requires technical expertise on complex systems and/or emerging technology, systems interrelationships and management of the NAS.

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.

Qualifications

There is no timeframe requirement at the Level IV/FV-I to compete. Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that is appropriate to the position. Experience in equipment diagnosis, repair and evaluation of performance in the following systems(s) and service: Approach Lighting Systems, Visual Approach Slopes Indicator (VASI), Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI), Runway End Identifications Lights (REIL), Air Conditioning, Hot Water Boiler heating systems, Chilled water-cooling systems, Power Condition Systems (PCS), Uninterpretable Power Systems (UPS), Engine Generator Systems. Ability to lead other specialist through formal and informal training. Ability to lead others on small infrastructure replacement type projects.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.Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES: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. Please upload your document with your application.Supervisory Endorsement is not required for ingrade/downgrade candidates.

Contacts

• Address Federal Aviation Administration AGL Regional HR Services Branch 2300 E. Devon Ave., Room 250 AHF-N310 Des Plaines, IL 60018 US
• Name: Michele M McNamara
• Phone: 1 (847) 294-7755
• Email: [email protected]