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The Command and Control Communications (C3) Division (AXE-400) provides the FAA with survivable, secure, and redundant command and control communications that assure the Agency’s ability to respond to emergencies, to assist in the minimum essential restoration of the National Airspace System (NAS), and facilitates the continuity of operations (COOP). The incumbent will serve as one of the Division’s subject matter experts regarding radio frequency communications equipment.
Learn more about this agency10/24/2024 to 11/06/2024
$100,351 - $155,530 per year
The salary listed above includes a 33.26% locality payment for the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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50% or less - The job may require up to 50% travel.
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Full-time
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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.
AWA-ASH-25-3750SL-92899
815600500
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Also open to former Excepted service federal employees eligible under an interchange agreement. Current or former federal employees must have met a one-year probationary period or trial period in the competitive or excepted service. Applications will 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 Telecommunications Specialist will perform multiple, varying, and complex assignments in collaboration with the VHF/FM/SATCOM Program Manager (PM) in support of the technical performance of the VHF/FM and SATCOM systems. These systems support the FAA's Continuity of Operations capabilities for Continuity of Government purposes. Anticipate supporting additional AXE-410 programs as required by the mission. Reports to the Emergency Communications Branch (AXE-410) Manager, or designee, and will primarily support
the Program Manager (PM) for the VHF/FM program and SATCOM program.
Specifically, the incumbent will perform the following under limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist:
Install, monitor, and service VHF/FM and SATCOM systems and equipment at FAA and other government-owned, leased, or associated sites. Perform/assist with test and evaluation, check-out, and certification tasks; perform validations/verifications. Review engineering proposals for microwave and high frequency equipment impacts.
Develop technical/engineering data for operating procedures and detailed fielding plan. Support system engineering activities with general subject matter knowledge. Establish and/or maintain filing systems, databases, and logs as needed for tracking project status and inventory. Assist as the on-site customer interface for equipment/system installation, testing, fabrication, and other engineering tasks as needed. Assist in the development of budget documents and procurement solicitation documentation for the acquisition of equipment and services.
Provide technical data and evaluation for components, equipment, and systems consistent with engineering plans, layout, and contract requirements. Develop key performance indicators for measuring the performance of assigned programs and networks. Continuously monitor the performance of the network(s) using these key performance indicators.
Utilize established policies and procedures to provide guidance for most assignments, while maintaining considerable discretion to select the most appropriate approach or to recommend new approaches. Work is typically reviewed at major milestones and at completion for technical compliance and alignment with requirements of the project or other work activities. Perform acceptance testing of VHF/FM, SATCOM, and radio frequency hardware.
Test and troubleshooting electronic components. Work with test equipment associated with VHF/FM and SATCOM systems to include, but not limited to, spectrum analyzer, frequency counter, power meter, and Digital Signal 3 (DS3) test set.
The Emergency Communications Branch (AXE-410) also provides other communications capabilities to the FAA, including microwave and high frequency systems, for emergency response purposes. The incumbent’s secondary responsibility is to provide subject matter expertise regarding these technologies and related technologies to the other programs within the branch. The incumbent may be required to support the other programs with installations, maintenance, and other activities associated with the completion of the Division's mission requirements as their primary duties to the VHF/FM and SATCOM programs permit.
Physical Requirements: Incumbent must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and steep staircases, and the dexterity to connect and disconnect various sizes and types of electronic connectors.
Climbing: Incumbent must have the ability to climb towers up to 60 feet for the purposes of installing/maintaining antennas and equipment. Must become certified within 180 days and maintain FAA climbing certification.
Deployments: Incumbent may be required to deploy in times of crisis to impacted areas and serve as part of the Communications Support Team (CST). Travel may be up to 50%.
IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS BELOW:
To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H, FG/GS-10-12 level. This experience is typically 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 the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS:
AND:
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, public utilities, statistics, computer science, telecommunications management, information systems management, business administration, industrial management, or other fields related to the position to be filled.
Other Education: Communications/electronics or automatic data processing training in technical institutes or business schools above the high school level or in Armed Forces schools that included advanced instruction in addition to basic courses, may be substituted for general experience on a month-for-month basis.
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Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology.
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Physical Requirements:
Incumbent must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and steep staircases, and the
dexterity to connect and disconnect various sizes and types of electronic connectors.
Incumbent must have the ability to climb towers up to 60 feet for the purposes of installing/maintaining antennas and equipment. Must become certified within 180 days and maintain FAA climbing certification.
Incumbent may be required to deploy in times of crisis to impacted areas and serve as
part of the Communications Support Team (CST). Travel may be up to 50%.
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You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.
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 later 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.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.
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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.
This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at:¿https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits.
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
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Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
This Level 4 (Special Sensitive; TS/SCI) position requires favorable adjudication of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
This announcement is also being advertised under VA #AWA-ASH-25-3750SL-92901. Please review both vacancy announcements before making an application to determine your eligibility to apply.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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