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Airway Transportation Systems Specialist

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Air Traffic Organization, Operations Control Center Team, OCC Sub-Team F, AJW-B326
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Summary

The Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS) is considered a technical expert within the FAA for an assigned system and specialty area.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
04/19/2024 to 05/09/2024
Salary
$92,964 to - $144,121 per year

Locality increase will be determined at time of job offer.

Pay scale & grade
FV J
Locations
few vacancies in the following locations:
Hampton, GA
Olathe, KS
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— - Fixed Rate PCS - Permanent Change of Station (Current Federal Employee) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
ACT-AJW-24-AJWB326-89846
Control number
787293000

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Clarification from the agency

Open to permanent FAA employees in ATO & AMA-400.

Duties

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This position is an ATSS (Team Lead) represents an Operations Control Center within the NAS Security & Enterprise Operations (NASEO) Directorate as the primary point of contact on matters associated with maintenance control activities, emerging technologies and customer concerns. Maintains the highest degree of technical knowledge on integrated systems within a broad area of expertise.

The ATSS (Team Lead) serves as a technical expert and focal point for highly complex and challenging activities. Provides leadership for technical activities associating with critical systems of the National Airspace System (NAS). Leads and guides a team of specialists on
coordinating efforts affecting operationally critical systems of the NAS through ATO Technical Operations Headquarters and Field Offices, ATO Service Areas, and external stakeholders. Leads in a diverse team environment through coaching and mentoring of team members.

Applies experience and expert technical knowledge of NAS modernization to develop new concepts, systems, or innovative approaches, and to identify and resolve complex issues that often cross-organizational boundaries. Assess and evaluate nationwide trend data to develop solutions for sustaining the NAS or accomplishing NAS modernization. Also applies knowledge of National and Service Area policies to provide real-time Quality Assurance of Logging and Remote Monitoring activities within a Technical Operations Control Center (TOCC).

Work directly supports the objectives of the agency and the safe and continual operation of the NAS. Formulates and recommends organizational positions on maintenance control activities to senior managers. Represents the FAA as a technical authority for major projects and programs.

Recognized as the principal expert for development of workable solutions for unanticipated situations adversely affecting operationally critical systems of the NAS. Coordinates large, challenging and complex work activities. Technical decisions are considered authoritative in area of expertise.

Develops, interprets, recommends changes, and has broad discretion to insure compliance with organizational objective and policies.
Oversees NAS modernization initiatives, identifies, procures, distributes and tracks resources needed to accomplish large work activities. Works independently. Develops innovative approaches to attain organizational objectives and optimize the use of resources.

Works with customers at high internal and external organizational levels to the FAA to resolve complex issues to insure the integrity of the NAS. Represent the FAA as a senior technical authority for major agency activities, emerging technologies and customer concerns.

Coordinates with multiple air traffic, maintenance control center, and other entities to shut down and restore facilities, systems, and services to prevent activities from disrupting air traffic operations. Quickly resolves restoration problems with minimal impact to the NAS.

Performs quality control measures to insure efficiency of operations.

Provides expert guidance and instruction to address diverse, complex issues that often cross multiple projects, programs, or functional areas. Develops plans, techniques, processes and policies to address current or anticipated problems and issues. Work is typically reviewed for success in achieving desired results.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • 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.
  • Valid state driver's license is 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 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 IV or FG/GS-13 or equivalent, meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the demonstrated abilities identified below.

Specialized experience is: Experience with applying knowledge of the National and Service Area policies to provide real-time Quality Assurance of Logging and Remote Monitoring activities within a Technical Operations Control Center (TOCC) this includes collaborating with multiple customers to shut down and restore facilities, systems, and services to minimize disruption of services to the flying public.

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. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

SUPERVISORY ENDORSEMENT. If your selection for this position would be considered a promotion, then a supervisory statement endorsing your candidacy (Career Level IV to Career Level V) is required by the closing date of this announcement. The endorsement must include the announcement number and signed by the supervisor. You may upload your document with your application OR fax to 609-485-8995.


Supervisory Endorsement to Career Level V must be received by closing date of the vacancy announcement. Failure to submit the supervisory endorsement, will remove the applicant from receiving further consideration.

For ingrade/downgrade candidates, a Supervisory Endorsement is not required.

Interviews:

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Additional information

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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's 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.

Interviews: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best qualified list through a comparative process, then the best qualified list shall be considered to be the selection list.



This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by PASS: Regional Tech Ops and AEA.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

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