This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/575318900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Incumbent will performs a wide variety of very complex assignments with a high degree of independence from supervision. Has broad automated systems & networking responsibilities providing complete services to air traffic customers over a large geographic area. The work performed at this level requires technical expertise on complex systems and/or emerging technology, systems interrelationships & management of the NAS.
Learn more about this agency08/04/2020 to 08/24/2020
$80,872 - $125,340 per year
The salary listed above includes 20.82% locality pay.
FV I
3 vacancies in the following location:
No
50% or less - The job may require up to 50% travel.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
NA
No
Yes
AGL-ATO-20-0047-68439
575318900
Current permanent ATO internal employees, AML and AMA-400 employees
Provides the highest organizational level of technical support associated with analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible. Is a principal specialist or team leader for major projects and/or program areas. Resolves unique technical problems without managerial intervention, providing coordination & suggesting solutions. Plans, coordinates, & performs work with a high degree of independence, keeping the supervisor advised of only the most critical issues. Carries out work in accordance with overall plans & objectives of the organization, resolving problems as they arise & making adjustments as necessary to deal with unanticipated situations & organizational needs. This work includes responsibility for evaluating diagnostic data from multiple systems that are integrated to support a network of services or service products. Evaluation of this data is used for correcting deficiencies on Contractor Acceptance Inspection (CAI)/Joint Acceptance Inspection (JAI), and timely restoration of equipment, systems /services within the NAS. Monitors other employees time as a project or team leader. Identifies requirements (staffing funds, materials, & equipment) to accomplish projects & tracks the use of project resources. Provides training, mentoring, guidance & advice to FAA employees, contractors & other organizations as needed. Supervisor rarely reviews completed work. Position may be the second level support for NAS systems, SMO, or regional offices providing broad program expertise. Contacts are both internal & external to the FAA. Represents the organization as a primary technical point of contact on projects, programs, & other work activities to coordinate & implement plans or to obtain information & resolve problems. Contacts are to provide technical guidance & direction for multiple systems, advice for interpretations of orders, certification examiner, or serves as the Contractor's Office Technical Representative (COTR) or Technical Office Representative (TOR) on major projects or programs. Meets & consults with representatives of external organizations such as the DoD, airport management, contractors, utility companies, & foreign governments to resolve problems of mutual concern & to elicit cooperation & action favorable to FAA needs. Recognized for a high level of technical expertise on legacy & newly developed systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area. Responsibilities include the integration, restoration, testing & evaluation of new advanced services or service components, hardware, software systems & processes. Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to protect the integrity of all components & systems to provide NAS service delivery. Demonstrates the ability to interpret, select & apply principles & practices related to the knowledge of scientific & engineering fields. Can be called upon to assist with repair and/or restore service or systems, providing guidance on the availability of back-up systems, recommending reconfiguration to minimize service interruptions to ensure the safe & efficient operation of the NAS. (DUTIES CONTINUED)
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 in the announcement. 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.
Examples of Specialized Experience may include, but not limited to the following: VISAIDS: Medium Approach lighting system, Visual Approach Slopes Indicator (VASI), Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI), Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL), Heating Venting Air Conditioning (HAVAC), Ballers, Chillers, and controls, Lightning Bonding and Grounding Fiber Optics Transmission Uninterpretable Power Systems (UPS). Experience that demonstrates knowledge in technology system interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automated aviation, navigation and electronic systems.
QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
In addition to meeting the qualifications above, candidates MUST also address the "Demonstrated Abilities" listed in this announcement.
DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES: Statements 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". Demonstrated Abilities are MANDATORY. Failure to address each one will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Answer all demonstrated abilities to the best of your ability. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have had 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.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Applications will first be reviewed to determine if minimum qualification requirements are met. Failure to meet minimum qualification requirements automatically disqualifies an applicant. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Demonstrated Abilities listed above. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: alphabetical, score order, or category grouping, and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Education is not applicable.
DUTIES CONTINUED...May have the responsibility to upward report the status of critical events. Established policies & procedures furnish guidance for most assignments, but considerable discretion is allowed to select the most appropriate approach or to develop new solutions. Focuses on overall NAS systems performance & causes of system degradation. Collaborates with system users, planners, engineers, & contractor personnel for the acceptance of new or modified systems & provide assistance for resolving problems with the installation or improvements. Develops White Papers for the recommendation of enhancing efficiency of the systems by modification & application of existing or emerging technology. Possesses a working knowledge of the FAA policies and procedures, pertaining to the work environment (i.e. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Facility & Systems Security, Environmental Compliance Assessment Protocol (ECAP), National Electrical Code (NEC) & Human Resource Directives).
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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.
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.
1. 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.
2. SUPERVISORY 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 or fax to: 847-294-7858
3. Supervisory Endorsement to Career Level IV must be received by closing date of the vacancy announcement. Failure to submit the supervisory endorsement, will remove the applicant from receiving further consideration.
4. For ingrade/downgrade candidates, a Supervisory Endorsement is not required.
5. Interviews: Interviews will be conducted IAW PASS-ATO Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.
6. Working Conditions: Duties may include climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, walking up several flight of stairs, working on elevated surfaces, and/or work in outdoor environments. Work assignments can be physical and strenuous in nature. Work assignments may require a flexible work schedule, i.e. nights, weekends, variable start/stop times.
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.
Narratives for Demonstrated Abilities identified under qualifications are mandatory. 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 III to Career Level IV) is required by the closing date of this announcement. The endorsement must include the announcement number. Failure to submit will result in loss of consideration.
Only supplemental documentation (Supervisory Endorsement, SF-50) will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to 847-294-7858 on or before the closing date of this announcement.
All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must have a status of "Received" by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must have a status of "Received" each time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with register.
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(In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.)
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If you change your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and your previous application will be considered.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/575318900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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