Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (System Specialist - Automation)

Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (System Specialist - Automation)

Department of Transportation

ATO, Technical Operations, Salt Lake District, SLC ARTCC Group, Salt Lake ARTCC Auto SSC, WWT23-ZLC

Location

1 vacancy in the following location :

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Telework eligible

Duties

Summary

Due to the Pandemic, and individual states with different phases of reopening, the selectees report date to the official duty station / facility may be delayed until such time as employees are allowed to report to the workplace.

The person selected may telework up to the maximum extent possible, up to and including full time, until it is safe to relocate.*

Serves as an ATSS System Specialist at the Salt Lake ARTCC Automation SSC.

Responsibilities

Performs work of broad scope and complexity with a high degree of independence. Has broad automated systems and networking responsibilities providing complete series 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 and management of the NAS.

Provides the highest organizational level of technical support associated with analyzing, designing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintain, modifying, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible.

As a principal technical specialist or team leader for major projects and / or program areas, resolves unique technical problems without managerial intervention, providing coordination and suggesting solutions.

Recognized for a high level of technical expertise on legacy and newly developed systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area.

Plans, coordinates, and 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 and objectives of the organization, resolving problems as they arise and making adjustments as necessary to deal with unanticipated situations and 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 is used for correcting deficiencies on Contractor Acceptance Inspection / Joint Acceptance Inspection, and timely resolution of equipment, systems or services with the NAS.

Monitors other employees time as a project or team leader. Identifies requirements (staffing funds, materials, and equipment) to accomplish projects and tracks the use of project resources.

Provides training, mentoring, guidance and advice to FAA employees, contractors and other organizations as needed. Supervisor rarely reviews completed work.

Acts in a security and administration role for automation system. Conducts day to day monitoring and management of system and user activity that affect information security, performs the day to day hands on operational and security duties, performs security administration performance checks, review / manages user accounts, files, and directories, review and analyze audit logs, installs and reconfigures approved software and adaptations, performs user account management, and follows all agency policy and guidance on the automation systems.

Established policies and procedures furnish guidance for most assignments, but considerable discretion is allowed to select the most appropriate approach or to develop new solutions.

Position may be second level support for NAS systems, SMO, or regional offices providing broad program expertise. Contacts are both internal and external to the FAA.

Represents the organization as primary technical point of contact on projects, programs, and other work activities to coordinate and implement plans or to obtain information and resolve problems.

Contacts are to provide technical guidance and direction for multiple systems, advice for interpretations of orders, certification examiner, or serves as the Contractor's Office Technical Representative (COTR) / Technical Office Representative (TOR) on major projects and programs.

Performs other duties as assigned. Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license.

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.

Supervisory status

Promotion Potential

Requirements

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. Qualifications

To qualify for this position, candidate must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that demonstrates an exclusive 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 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 the 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.

For assistance in responding to each of the Demonstrated Abilities "things to consider" / instructions have been provided for each of the demonstrated abilities at : https : / / employees.

faa.gov / org / staffoffices / ahr / program policies / policy guidance / hr policies / media / AppendixVPromotionCriteria.pdf

Education

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.

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation.

As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome.

If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

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 response