Provide second level support for CSS-Wx. Perform testing and implementation of modifications, provide customer assistance, develop technical documentation and other maintenance activities for CSS-Wx. Duties

IT Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration • 
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Position Type: Contractor
Job Description:

Provide second level support for CSS-Wx. Perform testing and implementation of modifications, provide customer assistance, develop technical documentation and other maintenance activities for CSS-Wx.

Duties

Development and review of the CSS-Wx system test procedures, test plans, test reports, and technical studies. Provides technical analysis and review of Technical Instruction Books and maintenance handbooks. Identifies new maintenance and testing methods and practices, and initiates efforts to incorporate them into maintenance documentation for assigned systems.

Reviews high level program plans and specifications. Participates in the preparation and evaluation of technical studies. Participates in final designs and final cost estimates to support recommendations for modifications. Prepares and coordinates risk management reports to identify and mitigate project risks. Performs system integration, support, testing and evaluation of operational equipment.

In addition, the selectee will:

  • Be proficient and knowledgeable of FAA policies, proficient in project management and be able to apply this knowledge.
  • Resolve technical issues that rise from test activities, many of which could not be resolved by other support organizations. Exercise independent judgment to apply policy and technical knowledge to resolve problems.
  • Communicate technical or program matters as technical point of contact on projects, programs, or other work activities.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
Qualifications

To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference- U.S. Office of Personnel Group Coverage Standard for Office Automation Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternate A), please refer to:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-10-12. 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 testing NAS weather systems, proficiency in various testing methodologies such as Agile, experience in test case design, test execution, defect logging and regression testing, and the ability to write and maintain automated test scripts.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

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

Interviews: 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-AJW1711-90796

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

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).



This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 2210 series.

College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 2210 series with the FAA.

College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying a 2210 series.

If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment.

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: $96,805 - $150,033
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