Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ENVIRONMENTAL)

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the requirements stated below: Specialized Experience: There is no timeframe requirement at the Level III/FV-H to compete. Applicants must provide a resume which demonstrates and/or show that you possess the specialized work experience in your work history. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is an extensive knowledge of and experience in technology system interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automation aviation, navigation, and electronics systems. Applicants must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that is appropriate to the position. Generally, experience at the next lower level (pay band H/Career Level III or equivalent), meets the minimum qualification requirements as long as your experience supports the “Demonstrated Abilities” identified within the “Application Questionnaire” section. 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. Supervisor’s Endorsement: In compliance with the AF/PASS Agreement, Appendix V, 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 or acting supervisor’s signature. A supervisor’s endorsement is not required for reassignments (same as in-grades) or downgrades. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration. Qualified candidates must meet the following Selective Placement Factor as determined by responses to the “Other Factors”: 1. 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). 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. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
The Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS) at this level is 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.