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Serves as an Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS) who specializes in the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) in Kansas City, Missouri.
Learn more about this agency09/19/2024 to 10/09/2024
$89,349 - $138,479 per year
Salary includes locality pay of 18.65%
FV I
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—Telework will be up to the discretion of your supervisor, and will follow the FAA telework 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
Temporary - 2 years, may be extended, terminated, or made permanent
Full-time
Excepted
NA
No
Yes
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.
ACE-ATO-24-KRS-92359
810257200
Performs a variety of functions directly related to the operation of the National Airspace System (NAS). Independently evaluates the functional status of assigned subsystems, systems, and facilities. Plans, coordinates, and resolves unique technical problems without managerial intervention. Coordinates and suggests solutions while making adjustments as necessary to deal with system outages and performance deterioration.
Recognized as a principal technical specialist on legacy and newly developed systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area. Performs work of broad scope and complexity with a high degree of independence. Responsibilities include integration, restoration, testing and evaluation of new advanced services or service component, hardware/software systems and processes. Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to protect the integrity of all components and systems to provide NAS service delivery. Initiates action to install, repair or restore systems and services. Evaluates diagnostic data from multiple systems to correct deficiencies on Contractor Acceptance Inspection/Joint Acceptance Inspection.
Acts in a security and administration role for STARS system. Conducts day-to-day monitoring and management of system and user activity that affect STARS information security. Performs hands-on operational and security duties that consist of security administration performance checks, and the review and management of user accounts, files, directories, and audit logs. Installs and reconfigures approved software and adaptions. Attends the STARS Systems Specialist course and follows all agency policy and guidance on the STARS systems.
Possess expert knowledge, skill or ability to perform the operation with the installation, maintenance, modification, repair, troubleshooting, flight check and certification of STARS. This discipline is heavily engaged in operations and maintenance of industrial computer systems including hardware and software applications in the corporate environment. In addition, this position maintains other electrical/mechanical equipment/systems necessary to ensure reliability of facilities on and off airports with the network of the NAS.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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: technical knowledge and experience with complex NAS systems, emerging technology, and legacy systems in the Terminal GNAS environment; knowledge and experience with Terminal Automation (STARS, STARS ELITE, etc.), Terminal RADAR (ASR-9, ASDE-X), Computer/Networked Base Tower Display Systems and other legacy Terminal NAS Systems.
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a Selective Placement Factor (SPF). This means possession of this criteria is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criteria will be ineligible for further consideration.
Generally, experience at the next lower level, FV-H/FG-12/Level III or equivalent, and the possession of the Selective Placement Factor (SPF) meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the Demonstrated Abilities identified 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.
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 the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
Failure to submit Demonstrated Ability statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration.
Education may not be substituted for experience.
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.
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Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
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 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. Supervisory Endorsement is not required for ingrade/downgrade candidates. Only supplemental documentation (Supervisory Endorsement, SF-50) will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded to your application on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number. If you have trouble submitting any of these documents, they need to be emailed to me at Kelsey.R.Schmidt@faa.gov BEFORE the closing date of this announcement.
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 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.
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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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