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The Airway Transportation Systems Specialist Is considered a technical expert within the FAA for an assigned system and specialty area. This position is an ATSS (Team Lead) represents an Operations Control Center within the NAS Security & Enterprise Operations (NASEO) Directorate as the primary point of contact on matters associated with maintenance control activities, emerging technologies and customer concerns.
Learn more about this agency09/12/2024 to 10/02/2024
$92,964 - $144,121 per year
Locality increase will be determined at time of job offer.
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7 vacancies in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Yes— - Fixed Rate PCS - Permanent Change of Station (Current Federal Employee) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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No
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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. See https://www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements.
Yes - This position is represented by PASS: Regional Tech Ops and AEA.
ACT-AJW-24-AJWB326-92215
808980300
Open to permanent FAA employees in ATO & AMA-400.
The ATSS (Team Lead) serves as a technical expert and focal point for highly complex and challenging activities. Provides leadership for technical activities associating with critical systems of the National Airspace System (NAS). Leads and guides a team of specialists on
coordinating efforts affecting operationally critical systems of the NAS through ATO Technical Operations Headquarters and Field Offices, ATO Service Areas, and external stakeholders. Leads in a diverse team environment through coaching and mentoring of team members.
Applies experience and expert technical knowledge of NAS modernization to develop new concepts, systems, or innovative approaches, and to identify and resolve complex issues that often cross-organizational boundaries. Assess and evaluate nationwide trend data to develop solutions for sustaining the NAS or accomplishing NAS modernization. Also applies knowledge of National and Service Area policies to provide real-time Quality Assurance of Logging and Remote Monitoring activities within a Technical Operations Control Center (TOCC).
Work directly supports the objectives of the agency and the safe and continual operation of the NAS. Formulates and recommends organizational positions on maintenance control activities to senior managers. Represents the FAA as a technical authority for major projects and programs.
Recognized as the principal expert for development of workable solutions for unanticipated situations adversely affecting operationally critical systems of the NAS. Coordinates large, challenging and complex work activities. Technical decisions are considered authoritative in area of expertise.
Develops, interprets, recommends changes, and has broad discretion to insure compliance with organizational objective and policies.
Oversees NAS modernization initiatives, identifies, procures, distributes and tracks resources needed to accomplish large work activities. Works independently. Develops innovative approaches to attain organizational objectives and optimize the use of resources.
Works with customers at high internal and external organizational levels to the FAA to resolve complex issues to insure the integrity of the NAS. Represent the FAA as a senior technical authority for major agency activities, emerging technologies and customer concerns.
Coordinates with multiple air traffic, maintenance control center, and other entities to shut down and restore facilities, systems, and services to prevent activities from disrupting air traffic operations. Quickly resolves restoration problems with minimal impact to the NAS.
Performs quality control measures to insure efficiency of operations.
Provides expert guidance and instruction to address diverse, complex issues that often cross multiple projects, programs, or functional areas. Develops plans, techniques, processes and policies to address current or anticipated problems and issues. Work is typically reviewed for success in achieving desired results.
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.
Specialized experience is: Experience with applying knowledge of the National and Service Area policies to provide real-time Quality Assurance of Logging and Remote Monitoring activities within a Technical Operations Control Center (TOCC) this includes collaborating with multiple customers to shut down and restore facilities, systems, and services to minimize disruption of services to the flying public.
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. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration.
SUPERVISORY 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 and signed by the supervisor. You may upload your document with your application OR fax to 609-485-8995.
Supervisory Endorsement to Career Level V must be received by closing date of the vacancy announcement. Failure to submit the supervisory endorsement, will remove the applicant from receiving further consideration.
For ingrade/downgrade candidates, a Supervisory Endorsement is not required.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, 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.
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 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.
Interviews: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best qualified list through a comparative process, then the best qualified list shall be considered to be the selection list.
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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.
Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded OR emailed to courtney.a.rowan@faa.gov OR faxed to 609-485-8995 on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
SUPERVISORY 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 and signed by the supervisor. You may upload your document with your application OR fax to 609-485-8995.
Supervisory Endorsement to Career Level V must be received by closing date of the vacancy announcement. Failure to submit the supervisory endorsement, will remove the applicant from receiving further consideration.
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.
1. Narratives for Demonstrated Abilities identified under qualifications are mandatory. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration.
2. SUPERVISORY 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 and signed by the supervisor. You may upload your document with your application OR fax to 609-485-8995.
Supervisory Endorsement to Career Level V must be received by closing date of the vacancy announcement. Failure to submit the supervisory endorsement, will remove the applicant from receiving further consideration.
NOTE: 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.
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.
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/808980300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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