Airway Transportation Systems Specialist
Duties and
Responsibilities:
o Monitors and evaluates trend data on a nationwide basis to develop workable solutions for sustaining the National Airspace System (NAS). Uses innovative concepts and approaches to address unanticipated situations adversely affecting operationally critical systems of the National Airspace System (NAS).o Serves as a senior project manager or team leader for large, challenging and complex work activities related to the integration and operation of telecommunication services provided by the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI), FAA Voice Enterprise System (FAVES) telephone system, FAA Radio Communication Link (RCL), and DITCO/GSA administrative telecommunications services.o Identities and resolves highly complex issues concerning telecommunications services which may cross organizational boundaries and impact strategic objectives.o Coordinates maintenance, operations, restoration, and performance of telecommunications networks and services used for national defense programs requiring a security clearance.o Collaborates with leased service vendors to develop action plans to improve the performance of services that do not meet Service Level Agreements.o Defines, organizes, and assigns resources to accomplish organizational objectives. Allocates resources to accomplish large work activities within established schedules.o Draws on experience to resolve unusual problems and may create new solutions and policy interpretations as the situation requires. Provides policy guidance and instruction to others, both internally and externally.o Authority to commit the necessary resources to accomplish the agency's mission. Establishes and manages program goals and objectives; formulates project plans and presents them to upper management.o Collaborates with customers at high organization levels both inside and outside the FAA to resolve complex issues to ensure the integrity of NAS.o Coordinates with multiple air traffic entities to shut down and restore facilities, systems, and services to prevent activities from disrupting air traffic operations. Quickly resolves restoration problems with minimal impact to the NAS. Maintains the highest degree of technical knowledge on integrated systems within a broad area of expertise.o Keeps abreast of changes in technology and the new systems coming online. Provides recommendations to senior level managers for enhancement of systems and air traffic operations.o May represent the FAA as a senior technical point of contact. Develops briefing papers for FAA senior-level executives and external organizations on significant interruptions or events. Presents briefings to obtain consensus/approval on policies. Coordinates significant technical matters with representatives of external organizations.o This position requires a Secret level security clearance and is a testing designated position. Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that is appropriate to the position. Experience 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 of (FV-I, Level IV/FG-13 Grade), meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the demonstrated abilities identified below. Examples of experience that is considered specialized for this position are:
o Acts as principal technical specialist for large work activities related to the integration and operation of telecommunication services provided by the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI). Technical decisions are considered authoritative in area of expertise.o Serves as a senior project manager or team leader for large, challenging and complex work activities related to the integration and operation of telecommunication services provided by the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI), FAA Voice Enterprise System (FAVES) telephone system, FAA Radio Communication Link (RCL), and DITCO/GSA administrative telecommunications services.o Coordinates with multiple air traffic entities to shut down and restore facilities, systems, and services to prevent activities from disrupting air traffic operations. Quickly resolves restoration problems with minimal impact to the NAS. Maintains the highest degree of technical knowledge on integrated systems within a broad area of expertise.Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Demonstrated Abilities 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:
You MUST provide a NARRATIVE statement for each Demonstrated Ability. The narratives 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.Eligible candidates will be ranked based on DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES, if applicable. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration.Supervisor Endorsement for Career Level V - FV-2101-J position:
If your selection for this position would be considered a promotion then a supervisory statement endorsing your candidacy is required by the closing date of this announcement. The endorsement must include the announcement number. You may upload your document with your application or fax to:
by the closing date of the announcement. No emailed documents please. To obtain the Supervisory Endorsement form memo or letter, please contact your manager.404-393-0636.As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and other factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and Other Factors 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.Applicants should include examples of Specialized Experience in their work historyA Supervisor's Endorsement is not required for ingrade/downgrade and/or reassignments.NOTE:
Answer all questions to the best of your ability. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have 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 that application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Responsibilities:
o Monitors and evaluates trend data on a nationwide basis to develop workable solutions for sustaining the National Airspace System (NAS). Uses innovative concepts and approaches to address unanticipated situations adversely affecting operationally critical systems of the National Airspace System (NAS).o Serves as a senior project manager or team leader for large, challenging and complex work activities related to the integration and operation of telecommunication services provided by the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI), FAA Voice Enterprise System (FAVES) telephone system, FAA Radio Communication Link (RCL), and DITCO/GSA administrative telecommunications services.o Identities and resolves highly complex issues concerning telecommunications services which may cross organizational boundaries and impact strategic objectives.o Coordinates maintenance, operations, restoration, and performance of telecommunications networks and services used for national defense programs requiring a security clearance.o Collaborates with leased service vendors to develop action plans to improve the performance of services that do not meet Service Level Agreements.o Defines, organizes, and assigns resources to accomplish organizational objectives. Allocates resources to accomplish large work activities within established schedules.o Draws on experience to resolve unusual problems and may create new solutions and policy interpretations as the situation requires. Provides policy guidance and instruction to others, both internally and externally.o Authority to commit the necessary resources to accomplish the agency's mission. Establishes and manages program goals and objectives; formulates project plans and presents them to upper management.o Collaborates with customers at high organization levels both inside and outside the FAA to resolve complex issues to ensure the integrity of NAS.o Coordinates with multiple air traffic entities to shut down and restore facilities, systems, and services to prevent activities from disrupting air traffic operations. Quickly resolves restoration problems with minimal impact to the NAS. Maintains the highest degree of technical knowledge on integrated systems within a broad area of expertise.o Keeps abreast of changes in technology and the new systems coming online. Provides recommendations to senior level managers for enhancement of systems and air traffic operations.o May represent the FAA as a senior technical point of contact. Develops briefing papers for FAA senior-level executives and external organizations on significant interruptions or events. Presents briefings to obtain consensus/approval on policies. Coordinates significant technical matters with representatives of external organizations.o This position requires a Secret level security clearance and is a testing designated position. Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that is appropriate to the position. Experience 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 of (FV-I, Level IV/FG-13 Grade), meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the demonstrated abilities identified below. Examples of experience that is considered specialized for this position are:
o Acts as principal technical specialist for large work activities related to the integration and operation of telecommunication services provided by the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI). Technical decisions are considered authoritative in area of expertise.o Serves as a senior project manager or team leader for large, challenging and complex work activities related to the integration and operation of telecommunication services provided by the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI), FAA Voice Enterprise System (FAVES) telephone system, FAA Radio Communication Link (RCL), and DITCO/GSA administrative telecommunications services.o Coordinates with multiple air traffic entities to shut down and restore facilities, systems, and services to prevent activities from disrupting air traffic operations. Quickly resolves restoration problems with minimal impact to the NAS. Maintains the highest degree of technical knowledge on integrated systems within a broad area of expertise.Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Demonstrated Abilities 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:
You MUST provide a NARRATIVE statement for each Demonstrated Ability. The narratives 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.Eligible candidates will be ranked based on DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES, if applicable. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration.Supervisor Endorsement for Career Level V - FV-2101-J position:
If your selection for this position would be considered a promotion then a supervisory statement endorsing your candidacy is required by the closing date of this announcement. The endorsement must include the announcement number. You may upload your document with your application or fax to:
by the closing date of the announcement. No emailed documents please. To obtain the Supervisory Endorsement form memo or letter, please contact your manager.404-393-0636.As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and other factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and Other Factors 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.Applicants should include examples of Specialized Experience in their work historyA Supervisor's Endorsement is not required for ingrade/downgrade and/or reassignments.NOTE:
Answer all questions to the best of your ability. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have 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 that application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
- Department:
2101 Transportation Specialist - Salary Range:
$92,260 to $143,028 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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