Airway Transportation Systems Specialist

Full Job Description

Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS), at this level are recognized as the subject matter expert in their field.

ATSS personnel install, evaluate, maintain, modify and certify facilities, services and equipment that support the National Airspace System (NAS).

To qualify for this position, candidate must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that demonstrates an extensive amount 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 H/Level III or equivalent), meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES identified below.

In addition to your resume, in the space provided under each Demonstrated Ability, you MUST provide a NARRATIVE justification on how you meet this ability.

The justification 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 listed below.

Eligible candidates may be ranked based on demonstrated abilities.

Specialized Experience for I-Band: In addition to the Demonstrated abilities qualified applicants must demonstrate specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (FV-H or FG/GS-12).

Specialized experience is experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically in or directly related to work of the position to be filled.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes: Experience performing the operation associated with the installation, maintenance, modification, repair, troubleshooting, flight check and certification of COMMUNICATONS systems and services such as: Motorola, ITT, or General Dynamics radios, Radio Communication Link Repeater, Low Density Radio Communications Link Repeater, Small Tower Voice Switch, Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch, Rapid Deployment Voice Switch, Digital Voice Recorder System, Digital Audio Legal Recorder, Interim Voice Switch Replacement, Ultra High Frequency/Very High Frequency/Satellite Communications, etc..

Major Duties:

Serves as an ATSS. Performs a variety of functions directly related to the operation of the NAS. Performs work of broad scope and complexity with a high degree of independence.

Has broad communication systems and network responsibilities providing complete services to air traffic customers within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area.

The work performed at this level requires technical expertise on complex systems and/or emerging technology, systems interrelationships and management of the NAS.

Provides the highest organizational level of technical support associated with analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible.

As a principal specialist/expert for major projects and/or program areas resolves unique technical problems without managerial intervention, providing coordination and suggesting solutions.

Plans, coordinates, and performs work with a high degree of independence, keeping the supervisor advised of only the most critical issues.

Can be called upon to assist with repair and/or restore service or systems, providing guidance on the availability of back-up systems, recommending reconfiguration to minimize service interruptions to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the NAS.

Carries out work in accordance with overall plans and objectives of the organization, resolving problems as they arise and making adjustments as necessary to handle unanticipated situations and organizational needs.

This work includes responsibility for evaluating diagnostic data from multiple systems that are integrated to support a network of services or service products.

Evaluation of this data is used for correcting deficiencies on Contractor Acceptance Inspection/Joint Acceptance Inspection, and timely resolution of equipment, systems or services with the NAS.

Collaborates with system users, planners, engineers, and contractor personnel for the acceptance of new or modified systems and provide assistance for resolving problems with the installation or improvements.

Develops recommendations for enhancing efficiency of systems by modification and application of existing or emerging technology. Monitors other employees time as a project or team leader.

Identifies requirements (staffing funds, materials, and equipment) to accomplish projects and tracks the use of project resources.

Provides training, mentoring, guidance and advice to FAA employees, contractors and other organizations as needed. Supervisor rarely reviews completed work.

Integrates Operational Risk Management (ORM) into all planned activities ensuring that all customers and users of services are included and involved in implementation and planning.

Utilizes appropriate Personal Safety Training and supplied Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when engaged in restoration and maintenance activities.

Ensures all involved parties utilize PPE for the task appropriately. Contacts are both internal and external.

Represents the organization as the primary technical point of contact on projects, programs, and other work activities to coordinate and implement plans or to obtain information and resolve problems.

Contacts are to provide technical guidance and direction multiple systems, advice for interpretations of orders, certification examiner, or services and a Contractors Office Technical Representative (COTR) and/or Technical Office Representative (TOR) on major projects or programs.

Assignments are stated in terms of priorities, overall objectives, and boundaries. Work is reviewed for compliance with established policies and sound technical and programmatic judgement.

Performs other duties as assigned. Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license.