** Airway Transportation System Specialist (NAS)**

**Department of Transportation**

** ATO, Tech Ops, DFW TRACON Group, D10 TRACON Service Operations Center (SOC), WCS21-D10**

**Location**

2 vacancies in the following location:

** Relocation expenses reimbursed**

No

** Telework eligible**

Yes as determined by agency policy

**Duties**

** Summary**

Due to the Pandemic and individual states with different phases of reopening, the selectees report date to the official duty station/facility may be delayed until such time as employees are allowed to report to the workplace. The person selected may telework up to the maximum extent possible, up to and including full time, until it is determined by state and Federal officials that employees are allowed to report to the workplace where this position is located, on a regular basis.

**Responsibilities**

Serves as a NAS Area Specialist (NAS) for the Dallas/Fort Worth District, D10 TRACON Service Operations Center (SOC). Performs a variety of functions directly relating to the operations of the NAS. Focus is on the availability and reliability of the services and products provided to users of the NAS.

Recognized as the principal technical specialist on legacy and newly developed systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area. Responsible for the p lanning, directing, coordinat ing, monitoring, and maintenance activities associated with the management of assigned NAS systems/facilities.

Performs work of broad scope and complexity with a high degree of independence. Applies broad experience and comprehensive technical know ledge to maintain and protect the Integrity and safety of all components and systems for the NAS service delivery. Provides the highest organization level of technical support associated with analyzing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible.

Plans, coordinates and performs work with a high degree of independence, keeping the supervisor advised only of the most critical issues. Resolves unique technical problems without managerial intervention, providing coordination and suggested solutions.

Rapidly analyzes and seeks resolution to problems as they arise, and makes adjustments as necessary to deal with system outages and network performance deterioration. Initiates action for the timely repair or restoration of services and systems, taking into account the availability of back-up systems, possible reconfigurations to minimize service interruptions, and the relative criticality of particular functions to the safe and efficient operation of the NAS. Incumbent is responsible for timely upward reporting of NAS information that could have an impact to operations for purposes of Situation Awareness (i.e. NOT AM, SAL Paging function). Incumbent -in-charge is expected to be management's representative during non-administrative hours.

Integrate Operational Risk Management (ORM) into restoration, schedule maintenance activities, and al l planned projects, ensuring that all customers and users of services are included and involved in ORM implementation and planning.

Contacts are both internal and external. Often represents the organization as the primary point of contact on projects, programs, and other work activities to coordinate and implement plans or obtain information and resolve problems.

The Operations area serves as a principal organizational element of the Technical Operations Organizational to plan, direct, coordinate, monitor, and accomplish activities associated with real-time management of assigned NAS systems/facilities at the service integrity level. Reports to the Service Operations Center Manager.

Receives general program assignments from a supervisor or higher level manager. Assignments are stated in terms of priorities, overall objectives, and boundaries. Completed assignments are considered technically authoritative and are reviewed only for genera l compliance with organizational objectives. Identifies resources needed to perform assignments. Organizes and assigns resources needed to accomplish large work activities within established schedules. Work is reviewed for compliance with established policies and sound technical and programmatic judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

**Travel Required**

25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.

** Supervisory status**

No

** Promotion Potential**

NA

**Requirements**

** Conditions of Employment**

Individuals who start their government service after November 22, 2021 need to be fully COVID vaccinated prior to their start date, except in limited circumstances where the law requires an exception.

US Citizenship is required.

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)

Designated or Random Drug Testing required.

Supervisor's Endorsement is required for a permanent promotion.

An endorsement is not required if ingrade or downgrade.

A valid Drivers Liscence is required. ** Qualifications**

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the requirements stated below:

Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility appropriate to the position.

**Specialized experience** may be experience that demonstrates an extensive knowledge of and experience in the technology, system interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automated aviation, navigation, and electronics systems. Generally, experience at the next lower pay band of FV-H/level III or equivalent, meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience provides ALL Demonstrated Abilities identified below.

**QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT**.

In addition to meeting the qualifications above, candidates MUST also address the "Demonstrated Abilities" listed in this announcement.

**DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES**: Statements 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". Demonstrated Abilities are **MANDATORY**. Failure to address each one will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Answer all demonstrated abilities to the best of your ability. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have had 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.

**HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED**: Applications will first be reviewed to determine if minimum qualification requirements are met. Failure to meet minimum qualification requirements automatically disqualifies an applicant. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Demonstrated Abilities listed above. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: alphabetical, score order, or category grouping, and referred to the selecting official for 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:

**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 supervisors endorsement or memorandum which must include the vacancy announcement number and supervisor's signature. A supervisor's endorsement is not required for reassignments (same as ingrades) or