Aviation Technical Systems Specialist
Who may apply
Limited to the following applicant groups:
- Internal to an agency
5 days left to apply
Job Details
Position Overview
This position is located with one of the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Technical Operations, Operations Support groups. Incumbent serves as a technical expert supporting one or more complex programs critical to the safe and efficient operation of the National Airspace System (NAS) and affecting all ATO operational units and the safety of the flying public.Duties
The Aviation Technical Systems Specialist serves as a recognized expert and is called upon to provide leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under minimal direction of a manager. He/she has experience and expert knowledge of National Airspace System (NAS) equipment, systems and services, including their interrelatedness and functions, in order to design, develop, modify, or evaluate the NAS. Possesses knowledge of one or more specialties including, but not limited to, communications, surveillance, weather, navigation, enterprise systems/services, data systems/services, spectrum engineering, new entrant technologies, non-federal systems, NAS resiliency, NAS operational safety and quality programs, or supply chain management affecting the cross-functional missions of the FAA.
Recognized within the FAA and other government agencies as the FAA¿s ATO technical expert and management representative for his/her specialty program. Provides expert direction, and instruction to provide in-service improvement, new NAS system development, and resolution of complex problems to meet cross-agency mission directives. Develops plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated ATO problems and issues; works with senior management to identify and jointly solve problems/issues. Translates strategy, policy, and tactical operational needs into technical requirements in order to support ATO projects and missions. Assignments may include the review, evaluation and advisement of classified and/or sensitive data that may directly affect national security.
Advises senior management on the development, implementation, and administration of policies, systems, and tools needed to manage and control national level programs. May be called upon to analyze statistical data, create reports, and participate in the preparation and issuance of managerial responses to labor union negotiations, inquiries, grievances and/or notifications, Agency or inter-Agency requests, and/or congressional inquiries. Supports and advises management in confidential matters working with labor unions in the impact & implementation of new NAS operations policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Collaborates with FAA lines of businesses, other Government agencies, and industry to coordinate with all stakeholders on design standards, maintenance philosophy, and logistics associated with NAS systems and operational issues. Formulates and recommends organizational positions on major projects/policies/issues to senior management. Prepares, reviews, and approves a variety of organizational reports and/or policies for distribution.
Considers FAA policies, government-wide rules and regulations, and industry standards, when developing new policies, procedures, and approaches. Conceives, plans, and conducts studies involving complex and unique issues and establishes general principles, plans or courses of action for FAA mission support. Develops ATO plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated NAS systems or services problems and issues. Works with senior management to identify and jointly solves problems. He/she works independently, and has broad discretion to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and policies. Final work is reviewed for success in achieving desired results, not solely on technical merit.
Qualifications & Requirements
To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J, FG/GS-13.
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Experience is: Identifying risks, safety, performance and reliability issues within the National Airspace System (NAS) Programs environment (examples: ARSR, NDAG, COMSEC, NDGG, USAF MAR, NDRR, NDRB, NDSB, NDFD) and the critical and complex systems/services and recommending solutions to improves these issues, within the NAS Defense Programs.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Interviews: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
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.
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.
Requirements
We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.Evaluations
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
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
To qualify based on education, you must upload or fax a copy of your high school or college transcripts or certificates at time of application. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment.
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), upon request.
Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to 609-485-8995 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/.
How to Apply
Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted 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 be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week.
- Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
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.