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This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization, Technical Operations Service Unit, Operations Support Directorate, Spectrum Engineering Services Group.
Learn more about this agency09/30/2020 to 10/20/2020
$82,632 - $128,103 per year
Locality rates below: Salt Lake City, UT:15.95% Nashua, NH:29.11% Fort Worth, TX:24.98% Palmdale, CA:32.41% Anchorage, AK: 29.67%
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Many vacancies in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
50% or less - The job may require up to 50% travel.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
NA
No
Yes
ANE-ATO-20-154-69247
580343400
Serves as a technical specialist to develop new or innovative concepts and approaches to systems, programs and policies or serves as a senior project manager or team leader for large, challenging work activities. Performs work requiring agency-wide leadership for highly complex and challenging tech activities associated with analyzing, designing, modifying, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible. He/she performs frequency management and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) resolution to provide interference free service to wireless systems in the NAS.
Applies experience and comprehensive tech knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, operations, design characteristics, and functional use of a variety of types and models of electronic equipment and systems to develop new concepts, systems, or innovative approaches and to identify and resolve complex issues that often cross organizational boundaries. Applies knowledge and skills to protect NAS frequencies from interference and to resolve RFI cases. Uses tech knowledge of complex systems and/or emerging technology, systems interrelationships and management of the National Airspace System (NAS). Uses automated radio frequency management tools such as FAA developed Automated Frequency Manager (AFM), Airspace Analysis Module (AAM), Radio Coverage Analysis System (RCAS), IPredict, and Microwave Spectrum Analysis Models (MSAM). Resolves unique tech problems without managerial intervention, provides coordination and suggests solutions.
He/she is a principle tech specialist on legacy and newly developed wireless systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area. Utilizes knowledge of spectrum engineering policies, procedures and guidelines to analyzes and evaluates diagnostic and system parameter data from multiple systems that are integrated to support a network of services or service products to correct spectrum engineering radio frequency interferences, frequency assignments and timely restoration of equipment, systems or services within the NAS. Additional responsibilities include the management, integration, restoration, testing, and evaluation of new advance wireless services or service components, hardware/software systems and processes. Applies tech knowledge to protect the integrity of all component and systems and wireless services to ensure NAS service delivery.
Plans, coordinates, and performs work with a high degree of independence, keeping the supervisor advised of only the most critical issues. Carries out work in accordance with overall plans and objectives of the organization, resolving problems as they arise and making adjustments as necessary to deal with unanticipated situations and organizational needs. Develops plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated problems and issues.
Monitors other employees time as a project or team lead. Identifies and justifies the resources needed such as materials and equipment to accomplish projects and tracks the use of project resources. Provides policy guidance and instruction to FAA employees, contractors, other field technicians, and other organizations as needed. Assists the team, in providing guidance and support for wireless service interruptions or the addition of wireless services in the NAS systems or regional offices.
Contacts are both internal and external to the FAA. Represents the FAA as a senior tech authority for major projects, programs, and other work activities. Contacts are to provide tech guidance and direction for multiple systems, advice for interpretations of spectrum policies and guidelines. Meets and consults with representatives of external organizations such as the Department of Defense (DOD), Federal Communication Commission (FCC), and others to resolve problems of mutual concern and to obtain cooperation and action favorable to the FAA.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for this position at the FV-J (GS/FG-14) pay band level, all applicants must demonstrate one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band level FV-I (GS/FG-13). Specialized experience for this position is experience which is in or directly related to, the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of that position. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience investigating Radio Frequency Interferences (RFI), and providing resolution and prevention services within the NAS systems.Experience with automated radio frequency management tools such as FAA developed Automated Frequency Manager (AFM), Airspace Analysis Module (AAM), Radio Coverage Analysis System (RCAS), IPredict, and Microwave Spectrum Analysis Models (MSAM).
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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.
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.
All or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
Due to the Pandemic, and individual states with different phases of reopening, the selectee’s 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.
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.
Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application (e.g. transcripts, SF-50, or veterans' documentation) you may upload these documents with your applications in USAJOBS. Supplemental documentation can also be faxed to 781-238-7283 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Include your name and the announcement number on each of your faxed pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth.
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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.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must have a status of "Received" 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 have a status of "Received" each time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with register.
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(In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.)
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