Airway Transportation System Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration
Summary
The position serves as a Service Area Contingency Technical Liaison supporting the Technical Operations National Contingency Planning Support (TONC) Program and AJW-1 Resiliency Program to enhance the AJO/AJW Emergency Operational Readiness Program. The incumbent will work with the Service Area AJW Field Incident Response Manager, directly supporting the AJW Service area and National Crisis Response Emergency Operations (CREO) Program Manager within the area of responsibility.
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Open & closing dates
09/17/2024 to 09/30/2024
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Salary
$92,964 - $144,121 per year
The salary listed above does not include locality. Locality will be determined based on the duty location of the selectee.
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Pay scale & grade
FV J
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
- FAA Location Negotiable Upon Request - See Additional Info 1 vacancy
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
50% or less - The job may require up to 50% travel.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
NA
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Financial disclosure
Yes - 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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements
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Announcement number
ACT-ATO-24-AJWE000-92276
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Control number
809771800
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open to current permanent FAA Employees within ATO Wide, AML, and AMA-400
Duties
Serves as a technical expert with experience and expert technical knowledge of all facilities, equipment, and interconnectivity in the National airspace (NAS) to advance emergency management principles, concepts and procedures. The incumbent’s expertise in NAS equipment will be used to conduct functional activities for projects/programs that often require the development of new and innovative approaches. Acts as Subject Matter Technical Expert (SME) in incident management principles as they apply to the NAS. Maintains a persistent situational awareness of potential threats that could cause NAS service interruptions and balancing that with existing impacts of equipment outages, the incumbent will make real-time critical decisions in support of NAS recovery for the Service Area and the flying public. These determinations will be required when an incident exceeds the capability to recover through routine NAS Operations, service interruptions could stem from structural damage to FAA property or the ability for personnel to access or staff facilities.
Incumbent is the Service Area Contingency and Resiliency Technical expert for the management of the Technical Operations Contingency within the service area encompassing equipment integration, hands-on training and the exercising of contingency plans and resiliency processes for airspace divestment. Ensures contingency plans are viable and that equipment is available or made readily available to the maximum extent possible for the Incident Commander at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Applies expert knowledge within all aspects of field operations as it relates to RMLS, ORM, logging, property, CWP, safety, and all other programs at the field level. Incumbent is responsible for verifying service flow diagrams, equipment schematics, as-builts, telecommunications and enterprise interconnectivity (FTI, FENS), and FSEP validation for their respective areas of responsibility.
Incumbent must be familiar with ARTCC communications and surveillance equipment such as VSCS and ERAM. This would also include all interconnectivity from outlying support facilities in support of the Contingency requirements and resource tool (CRRT) to train and promote airspace Divestment and emergency preparedness.
Manages and conducts analysis of contingency/resiliency infrastructure and capabilities of AJW field facilities and associated equipment. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Confers with upper-level management to resolve identified or anticipated issues identified. Routinely provides recommendations and solutions to complex technical issues and meets deadlines while working across functional and/or organizational boundaries.
Facilitates standardized policy, procedures, training and guidance for AJW contingency planning support, ESA FIR guidance and all applicable policies and procedures. The incumbent prepares, reviews, and recommends approvals of major reports on projects, programs and other work activities for internal and external distribution. Develops briefings and presentations which convey incumbents' specialized knowledge in the various program areas. Provides expert guidance and instruction while representing the organization in discussions, which are held internally and external to the organization.
Works with the NAS Resiliency Program to ensure the Contingency Requirements Resource Tool (CRRT) assets are fully mission capable in response to those events that exceed the normal NAS operations capability; requests and briefs facility contingency infrastructure capability to develop Contingency Service Infrastructure Requirements (CSIR) that enhances the Contingency Infrastructure Asset Management (CIAM) capability.
The work directly impacts the National Airspace System (NAS) and may require working outside of normal administrative hours and away from the primary duty location with little advance notice.
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.
- Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license.
- Interviews will be conducted IAW applicable Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement or Agency Policy.
Qualifications
There is no timeframe requirement at the Level IV/FV-I to compete. Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that is appropriate to the position. Experience that demonstrates an extensive knowledge of and experience in technology system interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automated aviation, navigation, and electronics systems. Generally, experience at the next lower level Pay Band I/level IV or FG/GS-13 or equivalent, meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the demonstrated abilities identified below.
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.
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV IV/Level IV or FG/GS-13. 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 leading civilian and/or military automated aviation, navigation, and electronic systems to include the understanding of the interrelationship of those technological systems.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
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 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. 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 IV to Career Level V) is required by the closing date of this announcement. The endorsement must include the announcement number. You may upload your document with your application.
3. Supervisory Endorsement is not required for ingrade/downgrade candidates.
Duty Location: Will be assigned to report to an FAA facility within the Eastern Service Area (ESA) boundaries/footprint. Selectee will be required to report to an FAA duty location within that boundary/footprint which will be discussed at selection. This is not a remote position.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
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
SF-50.
Narratives for Demonstrated Abilities identified under qualifications are mandatory. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration.
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. Failure to submit will result in loss of consideration.
Only supplemental documentation (Supervisory Endorsement, SF-50) will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to Danielle.C.Long@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
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.
How to Apply
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
- Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor name and phone number
- Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Salary
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
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Agency contact information
- Address
- Federal Aviation Administration
ACT Regional HR Services Branch
Atlantic City International Airport, Bldg. 300
AHF-N710
Atlantic City, NJ 08405
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Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
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Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
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