An official website of the United States government
The incumbent performs a wide variety of very complex assignments with a high degree of independence from supervision. Has broad automated systems and networking responsibilities providing complete services to air traffic customers over a large geographic area. The work performed at this level requires technical expertise on complex systems and/or emerging technology, systems interrelationships and management of the NAS.
Learn more about this agency09/02/2020 to 09/23/2020
$66,936 - $103,741 per year
The salary range listed does not include locality pay.
FV I
3 vacancies in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
50% or less - The job may require up to 50% travel.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
I
No
No
ACE-ATO-20-NASTEP-69084
577818200
Current, permanent internal FAA employees assigned to Central Service Area ATO, Tech Ops Only.
Applies comprehensive technical knowledge 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, developing, 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 suggestion solutions.
Maintains situational awareness of the NAS. Comprehends FAA orders, FAA directives, technical instruction
books, and other source material for the NASTEP systems/subsystems/equipment or services.
Rapidly analyzes and seeks resolution to problems as they arise, and makes adjustments as necessary to
deal with system outages and network performance deterioration.
Provides guidance and assistance to team members to resolve equipment/systems problems. Disseminates operational information to team and relieving shift. Advises team of any problems or potential problems that affect systems or services emanation from the NASTEP.
Practices Risk Management during evaluation activities, 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.
Documents maintenance processes, reviews evaluation findings, and provides immediate feedback. Generate reports and tracks issues to closure. Provide presentations to varying audiences.
Analyzes system performance data from various sources such as maintenance logs, eTPRs, Flight Inspection reports, Technical Reference Data and input from users.
Utilizes metrics and statistics to provide trend analysis on NAS systems and processes.
There is no time frame requirement at the Level III/FV-H to compete. Candidates must meet general qualifications outlined in FAA Order 6040.6K, Appendix H and as outlined in this announcement to be considered. Experience must be at the next lower level Pay Band H/level III or FG/GS-12 or equivalent.
The applicant must have a working knowledge and experience in applying the guidance in Order 6000.15, General Maintenance Handbook; Order 6032.1, National Airspace System Modification Program; and Order 6040.15, National Airspace Performance Reporting System (NAPRS) and NAPRS Desk Guides. Applicants must meet the general full performance level evaluator qualifications outlined in FAA Order 6040.6K, Appendix H, by having participated in at least one of the following activities in the past 52 weeks from the closing date of this announcement:
1. Attend a NASTEP Program / policy discussion or conference as documented by the NPO.
2. Performed maintenance / certification on a NAS facility assigned to me, with logging authority and credential.
3. Instructor for CNPC or other maintenance policy training / seminar (at least 6 work days per year).
4. Subject matter expert on a TOT development team or policy writing / comment resolution team (At least 6 work days per year).
AND
must meet the requirements for at least two of the following disciplines: Automation, Communications, Environmental – Power, Environmental – Visual Aids, NavAids, and Surveillance.
For each discipline qualification the evaluator must have:
(1) Equipment knowledge (completed training)
(2) Demonstrated field experience (prior field assignment maintaining each facility for at least 1 year / certification if applicable) on the minimum number of different facility types listed in the discipline.
The discipline requirements can be found on the MYFAA site by copying and pasting the statement below in the search bar:
FAA Order 6040.6K, Appendix H
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.
1. DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES and OTHER FACTORS:
You MUST provide a NARRATIVE statement for each Demonstrated Abilities and Other Factors. 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 or Other Factors. Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility appropriate to the position.
Management may request proof of certificates, classes completed and other information identified in the demonstrated abilities, technical requirements and other factors.
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 in-grade/downgrade candidates.
4. Interviews: If one qualified applicant is interviewed then all qualified applicants must be interviewed.
5. FAA's Core Compensation Plan: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation Pay Plan.
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.
Narratives for Demonstrated Abilities and Other Factors identified under qualifications are mandatory. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements and Other Factors 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 faxed to 816-329-2656 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/.
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.
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:
Candidates for FAA positions are evaluated using our Automated Vacancy Information Access Tool for Online Referral (AVIATOR) system.
AVIATOR compares your skills and experience as described in your application with the requirements of the position.
If you are found to be an eligible, highly-qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
(In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.)
Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official.
Important - If you make any change to your application, you must resubmit it.
If you change your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and your previous application will be considered.
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/577818200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Learn more about
Thanks to the work of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), over the past 50 years, aviation has become central to the way we live and do business, linking people from coast to coast and connecting America to the world. In fact, FAA has created the safest, most reliable, most efficient, and most productive air transportation system in the world.
