Airway Transportation Systems Specialist

Summary

This position is an Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS). 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

• At this level, the ATSS performs highly specialized technical work associated with the NAS.
• The work performed at this level requires extensive knowledge of the technology, systems interrelationships, and management of the NAS.
• Requires planning and conducting operational and diagnostic tests, confirming the reliability and validity of diagnostics on system hardware, software, or applications in support of the NAS.
• ATSS has full maintenance and operational responsibility for multiple disciplines, systems and services: Environmental: Lighted Navigational Aids Systems, Industrial Engine Generators, Industrial Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Systems, Industrial Power Sources/Power-Conditioning Systems, Central Control Monitoring System, and Industrial Electronic Controls Systems Receives general work assignments from a supervisor.
• Uses own judgment, experience, and knowledge to solve problems and complete assignments.
• Applies broad experience and advanced technical knowledge of assigned discipline and/or specialty.
• Utilizes and interprets FAA orders, technical manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, procedures and other publications as required to complete multiple and complex work assignments.
• Applies judgment and discretion to select the most appropriate method to complete the work assignment with a high degree of independence, keeping supervisor advised of significant problem areas, which may impact ATC operations.
• Supervisor furnishes general instructions on the scope of work, time limitations, and priorities.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the NAS as an integrated system of the relationship of the parts to the whole and of the capabilities within the NAS to deal with unusual problems or unanticipated air traffic safety issues.
• Understands how assigned systems, components, and disciplines are integrated with other systems, components, and disciplines.
• Initiates action to install, repair, or restore systems and services, takes into account the availability of back-up systems, possible reconfigurations to minimize service interruptions, and the relative criticality of particular functions to the safe and efficient operation of the NAS.
• Collaborates with system users, planners, engineers, and contractor personnel in the installation and testing of new or modified systems and in identifying needed improvements or enhancements.
• Develops and recommends methods of enhancing efficiency of systems through modification and application of existing or emerging technology.
• May have broad automated systems and networking responsibility, providing end-to-end services to Air Traffic customers.
• Understands how assigned systems, components, and disciplines are integrated with other systems, components, and disciplines.
• Initiates actions to install, repair or restore systems and services on the availability of backup systems reconfiguration to minimize service interruptions and insure the safe and efficient operation of the NAS.
• The ATSS is considered a key technical point of contact for assigned systems, programs, and projects.
• Contacts are made to provide technical information on multiple systems, instruct other employees, share information across organizations, provide ATC systems data, provide status briefings on system reliability, coordinate, and oversee the activities of contractors.
• In addition, Defense (DoD), airport management, contractors, and utility companies to resolve complex technical or engineering issues.
• The ATSS possesses a broad knowledge of the FAA orders, Technical Instruction manuals, policies and procedures pertaining to the maintaining FAA systems safely in a variety of work environments, including Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), Facility and System Security, National Electrical Code (NEC) and Human Resources Directives.
• Must use proper personal protective equipment and use safety procedures while accomplishing work assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education

There is no positive education requirement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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.

Required Documents

Current or Former Federal employee (including a 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.
• SUPERVISORY ENDORSEMENT: A supervisor’s endorsement form or memorandum is required for a competitive promotion.
• Applicants applying for a promotion must include a Supervisor’s Endorsement or Memorandum which must include the vacancy announcement number and supervisor’s signature.
• A Supervisor’s Endorsement is not required for in-grade/downgrade and/or reassignments.
• To obtain the Supervisory Endorsement, please contact your manager.
• Applicants must apply on-line, through USAJOBS, to receive consideration.
• Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted.
• If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application, e.g., transcripts, SF-50 or Supervisory Endorsement, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS.
• 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/.