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Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (Service Delivery Specialist)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, Technical Operations, Oakland District, Oakland ARTCC SOC (WWU11-ZOA)

Summary

The Airway Transportation Systems Specialist serves as a Service Delivery Specialist (SDS) within the Technical Operations Directorates.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/27/2026 to 04/16/2026
Salary
$95,489 to - $148,037 per year

Salary listed does not include locality. Locality will be added upon selection. Please review the locality rates under Additional Information below.

Pay scale & grade
FV J
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Fremont, CA
Mather AFB, CA
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with 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
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Bargaining unit status
Yes - This is a bargaining unit position, represented by the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (http://www.passnational.org).
Announcement number
AWP-ATO-26-EL106-97682
Control number
862748900

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Clarification from the agency

Open to Current Permanent FAA employees-within the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Logistics Center (AML) and FAA Academy (AMA-400)

Duties

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The Airway Transportation Systems Specialist serves as a Service Delivery Specialist (SDS) within the Technical Operations Directorates. The Service Delivery Specialist (SDS) is considered a technical expert within the FAA on National Airspace System (NAS) systems, services and Technical Operations Control Center (TOCC) operations. The SDS will be the focal point for strategic development of and administration of TOCC procedures, training and quality assurance processes. The position focuses on Service Delivery Management (SDM), predictability of NAS services, and prioritization of NAS services with Air Traffic, commercial airlines and general aviation aircraft.

Applies experience and expert technical knowledge of NAS modernization, NAS systems and services as well as an expert knowledge of Technical Operations Control Center (TOCC) operations. Applies expert technical knowledge to develop new concepts, systems, and innovative approaches, and to identify and resolve highly complex issues that often cross-organizational boundaries. The work directly supports the objectives of the agency and the safe and continual operation of the NAS.

The SDS monitors service delivery and systems operations by means of automated remote monitoring and visually reported observations, and identifies indications of faults, degradation of service, or other abnormalities. Integrates user services needs and prioritizes infrastructure operations and maintenance actions. Exercises control and direction of resources associated with delivery of NAS services. Monitors and evaluates trend data on a service area and nationwide basis to develop workable solutions for sustaining the NAS.

Performs work providing leadership for highly complex and challenging technical activities. Recognized as the principal expert for development of workable solutions for unanticipated situations adversely affecting operationally critical NAS systems/services. This may be accomplished using innovative concepts and approaches for problems that have resisted earlier efforts at resolution. Establishes and manages program goals and objectives; formulates project plans and presents them to upper management. Serves as a senior project manager or team leader for large, challenging and complex work activities. Technical decisions are considered authoritative in his/her area of expertise. Develops, interprets, recommends changes, and has broad discretion to ensure compliance with organizational objectives and policies. Identifies, procures, distributes and tracks resources needed to accomplish large work activities.

Works with customers at high organization levels both inside and outside the FAA to resolve complex issues to ensure the integrity of NAS. Represents the FAA as a senior technical authority for major agency activities, emerging technologies and customer concerns. Coordinates with multiple air traffic entitles 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 NAS.

Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but almost always require the development of new and innovative approaches. Often recommends new policies. Maintains the highest degree of technical knowledge on integrated systems within a broad area of expertise. Keeps abreast of changes in technology and the new systems coming on-line. Provides recommendations to management for enhancement of systems and air traffic operations.

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.
  • A valid state driver's license is required.
  • Security Requirements: Moderate Risk (5): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
  • Supervisor's Endorsement is required for promotion.
  • An endorsement is not required if ingrade or downgrade.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility 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 FV-I/level IV or equivalent, meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the demonstrated abilities identified below.

In addition to your resume, in the space provided under each Demonstrated Ability, you MUST provide a NARRATIVE justification on how you meet this ability. The justification 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 listed below. Eligible candidates may be ranked based on demonstrated abilities.

Specialized Experience for J-Band:
In addition to the Demonstrated abilities qualified applicants must demonstrate specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (FV-I or FG/GS-13). Specialized experience is experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically in or directly related to work of the position to be filled.

Specialized experience is: Experience with developing innovative concepts and approaches to resolve problems. Experience in developing innovative solutions to resolve NAS operational problems, which can have national or international implications.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and 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.

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

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience.

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Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

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

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.

Narratives for Demonstrated Abilities are Mandatory. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you possess 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 the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

Current FAA employee: You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2). Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position.

Interviews: If one applicant is interviewed, all applicants must be interviewed.

Security Requirements: Moderate Risk (5): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.

Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date of the announcement will result in in loss of consideration.

Locality percentages & Salary rates:

Fremont, CA: (46.34%): $139,739 - $216,637

Mather AFB, CA: (29.76%): $123,907 - $192,093

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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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Agency contact information

Eric Larson
Phone
1 (817) 222-4457
Fax
1 (817) 222-5852
Email
eric.r.larson@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ASW Regional HR Services Branch
10101 Hillwood Parkway
AHF-S410
Fort Worth, TX 76177
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