DIRECT HIRE - Airway Transportation Systems Specialist

Summary

This position is an entry-level (F or G band) Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS). All duties of an ATSS are tied to maintaining safe and efficient operating capacity of the vast and complex network or 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

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Responsibilities at the F band include, but not limited to the following :

At this level, the ATSS performs basic, progressively more difficult assignments, receives academic and on-the-job instruction in fundamentals of the appropriate discipline, acquires and applies basic technical knowledge and limited experience to accomplish assignments.

These responsibilities are associated with acquiring basic knowledge and hands-on experience leading to the ability to perform coordination, operation, repair, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, modification, flight check, certification, and documentation activities on all or some of the discipline specific systems and services.

Responsibilities at the G band include, but not limited to the following :

At this level, the ATSS has a working knowledge and understanding of the impact of specific system performance in providing NAS-wide services and has full maintenance and operational responsibility for a single system or for the integration of multiple systems and services.

Performs routine assignments independently, receiving little or no technical guidance. Utilizes and interprets FAA orders, technical manuals, manufacturer's instructions, procedures and other publications as required to complete multiple and complex work assignments. Applies practical judgment and discretion to select the most appropriate method to complete the work assignment. Supervisor furnishes general instructions on the scope of work, time limitations, and priorities.

All ATSS should have a foundation of basic knowledge supplemented by work experience or formal education in order to perform in this position such as : knowledge of basic electronic and / or electrical theory; have the aptitude for solving mathematical problems (algebra and / or trigonometry to perform electronic / electrical calculations); read and interpret technical drawings; and apply basic physics theory. The developmental ATSS must use electronic test equipment required for maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing of NAS equipment / systems as well as use proper personal protective equipment and safety procedures while accomplishing work assignments.

The ATSS's work out of offices located at or near airports and on service equipment located on airports, in Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCT), Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC's), and other remote facilities. In some cases, they may have work assignments located in open fields, on towers and on remote mountain tops or offshore.

Candidates must be able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others. The ATSS may be required to lift and / or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; climb stairs / ladders up to 100 feet; be able to bend or stoop for extended periods; work in diverse environmental conditions (outside / extreme weather); work rotating shifts, weekends and / or holidays; possess a valid driver's license, and possibly travel away from home up to 75% of the time. Visual acuity (including color and near), hearing acuity, and clear and effective speech communication may be required for safety related duties.

Newly hired ATSS's may spend a significant amount of time attending formal training at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, OK.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959.
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Some facilities require a noncritical sensitive security investigation.

Qualifications

Group Coverage Standard for Administrative and Management Positions in conjunction with the Individual Occupational Requirements for DOT / FAA Airway Transportation Systems Specialist, FV-2101.

QUALIFICATIONS at the FV-F LEVELbased on WORK EXPERIENCE :

To be QUALIFIED : Applicants must document 3 years of full time (40 hours per week) general work experience that provided a basic knowledge of the principles of electronics, mathematics, computers, aeronautics, or related areas, or an understanding, both theoretical and practical, of automated systems operation,

integration, management, and maintenance. Experience may have been gained in occupations such as computer specialist, electronics technician, telecommunications specialist, engineer, or other work related to this position.

To be WELL QUALIFIED : Applicant must document 1 year of full time (40 hours per week) more specialized work experience that provided the opportunity to acquire and the need to apply practical and theoretical knowledge of the principles, functions, and processes associated with electronics and electricity concepts; computer systems and information management concepts; telecommunications concepts; and system management and integration methods related to the ATSS discipline specific systems and services.

Applicants must include examples and detailed work experience in their resume.

QUALIFICATIONS at the FV-F LEVEL based on EDUCATION :

Applicants must document a 4-year course of study or at least 24 semester hours leading to a bachelor's degree in one of these fields : computer science, mathematics, electronics, physical sciences, information management, engineering, telecommunications, or other fields related to this position. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS at the FV-F LEVELbased on a COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION :

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be qualifying for this position.

The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify.

QUALIFICATIONS at the FV-G LEVEL based on EXPERIENCE :

To be QUALIFIED : Applicants must document 1 year of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the next lower level, that demonstrates an extensive knowledge of basic electricity and electronic theory; knowledge and ability to use tools, materials, and various types of specialized test equipment for the maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing of COMMUNICATIONS, NAVIGATIONAL AIDS, AUTOMATION, RADAR, AND ENVIROMENTAL SYSTEMS such as :

Software Programmer, Boiler Repair, Power Distribution Systems, Satellite Communications, Fire Control, TACAN airborne equipment, GPS repair, Home Based Hardware installations, Civil Engineering, other airborne equipment, and other similar equipment and systems.

To be WELL-QUALIFIED : Applicants must document 1 year of specialized work experience with extensive knowledge and skill in the repair, installation, analysis, maintenance, troubleshooting, modification, and certification on COMMUNICATIONS, NAVIGATIONAL AIDS, AUTOMATION, RADAR, AND ENVIROMENTAL SYSTEMS such as :

Industrial HVAC, Radio Controlled Equipment, Hardware Configuration, Sonar, TACAN ground equipment, Commercial / Industrial CPU Servicing, Instrument Landing Systems, Surface Search Radar, IFF, other ground-based equipment, and other similar equipment and systems.

Applicants must include examples and detailed work experience in their resume.

QUALIFICATIONS at the FV-G LEVEL based on EDUCATION :

Applicants must provide documentation of one of the following : 1) Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 2) 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR 3) LL.M.; if related. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS at the FV-G LEVEL based on a COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION :

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be qualifying for this position.

The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify.

FV-F KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) : Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and / or competencies in the following areas :

FV-G KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) : Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and / or competencies in the following areas :

YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT ALL WORK EXPERIENCE DESCRIBED ABOVE.

Education

If qualifying based on education, applicants must submit a copy of the transcript which includes the name of the institution, quarter or semester hours earned and / or confer date.

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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 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.

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

Applicants are not required to select more than one location. Only apply to locations that interest you.

These are not remote or 100% telework positions.

If selected, the new hire must physically report to the FAA official duty station as stipulated in the firm offer.

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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.

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