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The position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Program Management Organization (PMO). The PMO provides program and acquisition management for the systems and capabilities that modernize and sustain the National Airspace System (NAS) to advance NAS programs from concept to operation while providing technical support for air traffic control automation and decision support systems.
Learn more about this agency09/19/2024 to 10/09/2024
$97,806 - $151,586 per year
Salary includes an additional locality rate of 29.88%
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—As determined by agency policy
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
NA
No
No
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 NATCA: Automation Specialists.
ACT-ATO-24-AJM2494-92198
810187700
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Also open to former permanent excepted service federal employees eligible under an interchange agreement. Current or former permanent federal employees must have met a one year probationary period or trial period in the competitive or excepted service. Applications will also be accepted from preference eligibles and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least 3 years of continuous active duty service.
The position is assigned to AJM-2400 Terminal Field Operations Support Group which supports several systems to include but is not limited to the following: AEFS (under TFDM) ARMT;CARTS/ARTS-IE/IIE/DBRITE; EFSTS; STARS Second Level Engineering; Terminal Shared Services and the Surface Management Advisor(SMA).
The ATCS Automation Specialist serves as the automation expert, technical coordinator, team lead and advisor. Responsible for development and improvement of agency air traffic control real-time computer systems by coordinating, planning and conducting support activities relating to the design, development, installation, testing, implementation, evaluation, maintenance and monitoring of these systems pertinent to operational practices, functions and requirements.
Evaluates and analyzes all facets of air traffic control operations and activities pertinent to the automation system. Evaluates operational and support computer program functions as they apply to air traffic operational requirements. Recommend modifications, enhancements and problem resolution to the ATC operational program.
Provides direction and/or on-site assistance to the Air Traffic Manager offering technical information, guidance and recommendations covering a broad range of field support requirements such as problem identification, evaluation and resolution. Utilizes analytical abilities to identify, define and determine the cause of problems with recommended or developed resolutions for immediate correction and steps to avoid future occurrences.
Directs and conducts functional verification and evaluates test activities to ensure that developed changes are implemented as designed and meet air traffic operational requirements as set forth in the NAS Change Proposals, Configuration Control Directives and other relevant documentation.
Reviews and evaluates Program Technical Reports (PTR) and Program Improvements to determine their impact on functional, diagnostic, and support software. Uses in-depth analytical knowledge of software/hardware system, sub-system and interface functions to determine the problem along with effective alternatives and recommended solutions. Provides to the Operational Support Facility (OSF) manager verbal and written activity reports detailing the progress and status of assigned tasks and/or team projects. Initiates correspondence and documentation as required to fulfill automation responsibilities. Alerts management of potential problems, issues or concerns that could cause an operational impact to current and future systems.
Works continuously with FAATC personnel and appropriate levels of management to provide liaison and advice with respect to national system planning, configuration management, and technological considerations and adaptations that have a major impact on air traffic.
Provides support for activities relative to the development, planning, testing, evaluation and maintenance of current and future National Airspace System (NAS) Plan Systems. Applies terminal software adaptation expertise in the development of new and improved concepts, enhancements and techniques, for advancing current air traffic control systems. Recommend modifications, enhancements and problem resolution to the terminal adaptation for the ATC operational program.
Applies experience and advanced knowledge of air traffic control operations and procedures. Contacts are both internal and external to the organization and is often a key focal point for assigned activities. Completed work is reviewed for overall technical soundness and compliance with the stated requirements of assignments. Established policies and procedures cover most assignments but allow considerable discretion to select an optimum approach or recommend a new approach. Makes extensive technical judgments when interpreting and implementing policy and procedures governing the assigned area of work.
Performs other duties as assigned.
To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference – U.S. Office of Personnel Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Air Traffic Control Series, 2152:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/air-traffic-control-series-2152/
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H / FG/GS-10-12, as an air traffic controller in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the level of work of the specialization for which application is made. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules and regulations. Creditable experience must have equipped applicants with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the full range of duties of the position for which application is being made.
Specialized experience is:
Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
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.
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.
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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 mailed jennifer.a.lowery@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
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.
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