Aviation Technical Systems Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration •

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

This position is located in Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Technical Operations. Incumbent serves as a technical expert supporting one or more complex programs critical to the safe and efficient operation of the National Airspace System (NAS) and affecting all ATO operational units and the safety of the flying public.

Duties

the Aviation Technical Systems Specialist serves as a recognized telecommunications and/or networking expert and is called upon to provide leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under minimal direction of a manager. He/she has experience and expert knowledge of National Airspace System (NAS) equipment, systems and services, including their interrelatedness and functions, in order to design, develop, modify, or evaluate the NAS. Possesses knowledge of one or more specialties including, but not limited to, communications, surveillance, weather, navigation, enterprise systems/services, data systems/services, spectrum engineering, new entrant technologies, non-federal systems, NAS resiliency, NAS operational safety and quality programs, or supply chain management affecting the cross-functional missions of the FAA.

Recognized within the FAA and other government agencies as the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization (ATO) technical expert and management representative for his/her specialty program. Provides expert direction, and instruction to provide in-service improvement, new NAS system development, and resolution of complex problems to meet cross-agency mission directives. Develops plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated ATO problems and issues; works with senior management to identify and jointly solve problems/issues. Translates strategy, policy, and tactical operational needs into technical requirements in order to support ATO projects and missions. Assignments may include the review, evaluation and advisement of classified and/or sensitive data that may directly affect national security.

Advises senior management on the development, implementation, and administration of policies, systems, and tools needed to manage and control national level programs. May be called upon to analyze statistical data, create reports, and participate in the preparation and issuance of managerial responses to labor union negotiations, inquiries, grievances and/or notifications, Agency or inter-Agency requests, and/or congressional inquiries. Supports and advises management in confidential matters working with labor unions in the impact & implementation of new NAS operations policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Contacts are internal and external. Serves as an agency management representative and cultivates positive relationships and professional partnerships with internal and external customers by maintaining open lines of communication, soliciting feedback, and by collaborating on problem resolution. Often represents FAA as the primary technical authority for major projects, programs, and other areas of FAA responsibility. Participates as an expert at meetings and conferences with other FAA officials, external agency officials, manufacturers, industry aviation organizations, and international groups.

Collaborates with FAA lines of businesses, other Government agencies, and industry to coordinate with all stakeholders on design standards, maintenance philosophy, and logistics associated with NAS systems and operational issues. Formulates and recommends organizational positions on major projects/policies/issues to senior management. Prepares, reviews, and approves a variety of organizational reports and/or policies for distribution.

Considers FAA policies, government-wide rules and regulations, and industry standards, when developing new policies, procedures, and approaches. Conceives, plans, and conducts studies involving complex and unique issues and establishes general principles, plans or courses of action for FAA mission support. Develops ATO plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated NAS systems or services problems and issues.

Job Requirements:
Requirements 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J FG/GS-14. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized Experience is: Experience communicating, soliciting feedback, and collaborating with other offices/organizations to develop solutions for National Airspace Systems (NAS) systems/services problems.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

You may also be considered for this vacancy based on eligibility under the 30% or More Disabled Veteran Program, and Persons with Disabilities/Persons with Targeted Disabilities. To be considered for one of these special hiring authorities, you must identify your eligibility in your questionnaire in the Applicant-Preferred Conditions of Employment section. In addition, you must submit documentation that provides evidence of eligibility as indicated in the Required Documents section of the announcement.

Selection may be made from this announcement or from ACT-ATO-24-AJW1720-90953

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to jennifer.a.lowery@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).

All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Salary Range: $109,313 - $169,378

Job Ident #: 7962105001

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