** Airway Transportation Systems Specialist**

**Department of Transportation**

** ATO, Tech Ops, Kansas City TSC (AJW-C22F)**

**Location**

1 vacancy 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 safe to relocate.***

**Responsibilities**

Serve as the Airway Transportation System Specialist (ATSS), with the Technical Support Operations Group.

Maintain safe and efficient operating capacity of the vast and complex network of electronic systems required for the world's largest air traffic control and navigation system.

Install, evaluate, maintain, modify and certify facilities, services and equipment that support the National Airspace System (NAS).

Responsible for various auxiliary duties that contribute to providing reliable and safe FAA service to the flying public.

Responsible for integration, restoration, testing and evaluation of new advanced services or service components, hardware/software systems and processes.

Apply comprehensive technical knowledge to protect the integrity of all components and systems to provide NAS service delivery

Has broad automated systems and networking responsibilities and is recognized as a principal technical specialist on legacy and newly developed systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area.

Provide technical support to include analyze, design, develop, install, repair, fabricate, maintain, modify, or evaluate complex systems.

Resolve unique technical problems without managerial intervention.

Evaluate diagnostic data from multiple systems integrated to support a network of services or service products in order to correct deficiencies on Contractor Acceptance Inspection/Joint Acceptance Inspection, and timely resolution of equipment, system or service with the NAS.

Develop recommendations for enhancing efficiency of systems by modification and application of existing or emerging technology.

Integrate Operational Risk Management (ORM) into all planned activities ensuring all customers and users of services are included and involved in implementation and planning.

Duties may include climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, walking up several flights of stairs, working on elevated surfaces, and/or working in/out door environments.

Work assignments can be physical and strenuous in nature. Work assignments may require a flexible work schedule, i.e. nights, weekends, variables start/stop times. **Travel Required**

50% or less - The job may require up to 50% travel.

** Supervisory status**

No

** Promotion Potential**

NA

**Requirements**

** Conditions of Employment**

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.

Position requires a valid driver's license.

FAA employee may remain in current Duty Location within the Kansas City District. ** Qualifications**

There is no time frame requirement at the Level III/FV-H to compete. Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that is appropriate to the position to include Experience and knowledge in one or more of the following system(s) and service: 1) NAVAIDS: Instrumental Landing Systems (ILS), 2.) Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), 3.) Glide slope (GS), 4.) Locator Outer Marker (LOM), 5.) Localizer (LOC), 6.) Very High Frequency

Generally, experience at the next lower level Pay Band H/level III or FG/GS-12 or equivalent, meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the demonstrated abilities.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements 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.

**Education**

Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

**Additional information**

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.

Position may be subject to a background investigation.

A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

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

Notice: Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. 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.

2. Supervisor Endorsement. If your selection for this position would be considered a promotion then a supervisory statement endorsing your candidacy (Career Level III to Career Level IV) 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: 816-329-2656.

3. Supervisory Endorsement is not required for ingrade/downgrade candidates.

4. Conditions of Employment: This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

5. Interviews: If one qualified applicant is interviewed then all qualified applicants must be interviewed.

6. FAA's Core Compensation Plan: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation Pay Plan.

7. Bargaining Unit: This position is covered by the PASS-AF Bargaining Unit Agreement.