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Airway Transportation Systems Specialist

Department of Transportation
Fairbanks, AK Other
POSTED ON 5/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026

This is a COMM/WEA Technician-in- Depth (TID) Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS) at this level are recognized as the subject matter expert in their field. All duties of an ATSS are tied to maintaining safe and efficient operating capacity of the vast and complex network of electronics systems required for the world's largest air traffic control and navigation system.

Qualifications:

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

Specialized Experience: There is no timeframe requirement at theLevel III/FV-H to compete. Applicants must provide a resume which demonstrates and/or show that you possess the specialized work experience in your work history. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is Extensive experience with two or more of the following system(s) and services: Remote Center Air/Ground (RCAG); Backup Emergency Communications (BUEC); Remote Communications Outlet (RCO); Voice Recording System (VRS); Digital Audio Legal Recorder (DALR); Remote Transmitter/Receiver (RTR); Terminal Voice Switch (TVS)--Enhanced (E)TVS, Small Tower Voice Switch (STVS); Integrated Communications Switching System (ICSS); Radio Control Equipment (RCE); Fiber Optic transmission System (FOTS); NEXCOM; Alaska Satellite Telecommunications Infrastructure (ASTI).Specialized experience is experience in the 2101 occupational series or in a directly related occupation.


Must have one of the following: Experience locating the source of Radio Frequency Interference (RFI); Experience with FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI); Experience with other legacy telecommunications systems.

Please provide example(s). Applicants must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that is appropriate to the position. Experience at the next lower level (pay band H/Career Level III or equivalent), meets the minimum qualification requirements as long as your experience supports the "Demonstrated Abilities" identified within the "Application Questionnaire" section.

Demonstrated Abilities: Applicants MUST provide narrative responses for each Demonstrated Ability listed within this announcement. Narrative responses 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. Narrative responses are MANDATORY for each Demonstrated Ability and applicants must show possession of each.

Answer all questions to the best of your ability. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you possess 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. Failure to submit narrative responses for each "Demonstrated Ability" will prevent further consideration.

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 supervisor's endorsement or memorandum which must include the vacancy announcement number and supervisor's or acting supervisor's signature. A supervisor's endorsement is not required for reassignments (same as in-grades) or downgrades.


Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education:Employment Type: OTHER

Salary : $102,382

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