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IT Specialist (Systems Administration)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, Technical Operations, ATC, WSA Engineering Services, Implementation Support Center, AJW-2W16B
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Summary

This position is located in the Implementation Support Center Branch AJW-2W16B.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
09/20/2024 to 10/10/2024
Salary
$52,112 to - $116,712 per year

The salary listed above does not include Locality pay.

Pay scale & grade
FV G - I
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
El Segundo, CA
Des Moines, WA
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
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
Yes - 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. See https://www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements.
Bargaining unit status
Yes - This position is represented by PASS: Regional Tech Ops and AEA.
Announcement number
ANM-ATO-24-2401590-92254
Control number
810552700

Duties

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The paramount requirement is knowledge of IT principles, concepts, and methods; e.g, data storage, software applications, and networking. Information technology refers to systems and services used in the automated acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, assurance, or reception of information. Information technology includes computers, network components, peripheral equipment, software, firmware, services, and related sources.

FV-G

Work in the Technical Category at this pay band is characterized by such assignments as: Collects, records and analyzes data/information; identifies problems; performing limited analyses. Coordinates with a manager project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced specialist to plan time and use assigned resources to accomplish assignments. Performs several, or all of the steps necessary for collecting data after the initial planning has been completed by a senior specialist, lead or the supervisor and when technical supervision is readily available. Processes according to exacting but clearly stated standards.

FV-H

Work in the Technical Category at this pay band is characterized by such assignments as: Collects, records, and analyzes data/information; identifies problems; and performs analysis; Plans and carries out projects for collecting detailed data or information from primary sources. Such projects are typically a part of a large and continuing program. Plans and analyzes data. May suggest data sources and prepare interpretive reports of limited scope.

FV-I

Work in the Technical Category at this pay band is characterized by such assignments as: Provides guidance to lower-level staff on how to solve difficult analytical problems. Provides policy guidance and instruction to others both internally and externally. Performs assignments that may include shared responsibility for project/program management. Assignments typically require solutions be derived by interpreting and extrapolating from situations faced in the past. Provides recommendation to improve procedures. Contributes to the preparation of complex reports. May act as a key point of contact for internal and external audiences. Often represents FAA as a senior technical point of contact on projects, programs, and other work activities. Proposes preventive actions and methods for ensuring FAA policies and practices align with emerging changes to transportation industry operations. Proposes preventive actions and methods for ensuring FAA policies and practices align with emerging changes to transportation industry operations. May participate in the development of recommendations for new and innovative approaches to supplement broad policies and objectives that are only indirectly applicable to emerging transportation issues. Plans and carries out well-established aspects of one or more programs involving diverse and complex technical issues and problems. Evaluates current operating practices and recommends improved procedures and cost effective alternative, identifying violations, preparing reports and findings, and recommending measures to mitigate or reduce environmental problems surfaced in the course of the review.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Successful completion of security investigation may be required.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • Positions may be filled at any pay band level.
  • Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.

Qualifications

Qualifications Reference: EMP-1.7 & OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards. U.S. Office of Personnel Management Information Technology (IT) Management Series, 2210 (Alternative A): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/

FV-G through K (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

FV-G. Applicants To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to FV-F (FG/GS 5/7/9).Experience with Electronic Data Management System (EDMS) program administration and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) program OR Education: Successful completion of a Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or a degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

FV-H. To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G (FG/GS 10/11) Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience with Electronic Data Management System (EDMS) program administration in ProjectWise and in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) AutoCAD application. OR Education; Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

FV-I. To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H (FG/GS-12). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience with Electronic Data Management System (EDMS) program administration in ProjectWise and in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) AutoCAD application and Building Information Management (BIM), Revit application.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

3. Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendation.

Applicants should include specific examples of specialized experience in their Work History.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSA 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.

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.

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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 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.

NOTES:

1) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted.

2) 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.

3) Positions may be filled at any pay band level.

Locality

Des Moines, WA- 30.81% locality

El Segundo, CA- 35.84% locality

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

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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