Airway Transportation Systems Specialist

To qualify for this position candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility 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 equivalent, meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the demonstrated abilities. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Demonstrated Abilities and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) 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. Demonstrated Abilities: Applicants MUST provide narrative responses for each Demonstrated Ability listed within this announcement. Narrative responses 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. Narrative responses are MANDATORY for each Demonstrated Ability and applicants must show possession of each. 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 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. Failure to submit narrative responses for each “Demonstrated Ability” will prevent further consideration. 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 In Addition to the qualification requirements listed above, the following has been determined to be a Selective Placement Factor for this position: This is to be filled as an Environmental Systems Technician In-Depth (ENV TID). Extensive experience with two or more of the following system(s): Power Conditioning System (PCS), Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), DC Battery Back Up System (DCBUS), Engine Generators (PX, SX and MX), Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI), Approach Lighting System (ALS), Environmental Remote Monitoring System (ERMS), Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System (MALS), Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI), and Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) Selective Placement Factor (SPF) is a knowledge, skill or ability KSA or competency essential for satisfactory performance in the announced position. Applicants MUST include examples of specialized experience and selective placement factors in their work history and be specific when describing specialized experience. Please refer to the KSA section of the announcement for details. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS) at this level are recognized as the subject matter expert in their field. 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 worlds 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).