Airway Transportation Systems Specialist

JobSummary

Serves as a Liaison or team leader for large, challenging and complex work activities related to the integration and operation of telecommunication services provided by the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI), FAA Enterprise Network Services (FENS), FAA Voice Enterprise System (FAVES) telephone system, FAA Radio Communication Link (RCL).

LowGrade

J

HighGrade

J

PromotionPotential

NA

SubAgencyName

Air Traffic Organization, NAS Security & Enterprise Operations, Telecomm Operations Team, AJW-B220

OrganizationCodes

TD/TD03

Relocation

True

HiringPath

• fed-internal-search

MCOTags

• 01
• TechToGov

TotalOpenings

few

AgencyMarketingStatement

At the FAA, the sky is not the limit—it is just the beginning. Exciting new opportunities are emerging in aviation and aerospace. Significant investments are advancing the research and development of autonomous vehicles, environmentally friendly electric aircraft, high-speed and long-endurance solar-powered aircraft, and new types of space vehicles. Success with these new technologies and vehicle types will introduce new ways to transport people and goods expanding aviation's footprint in transportation. People are our strength. We are a diverse workforce of over 44,000 located nationwide and spanning over 120 occupations to include air traffic control specialists, aviation safety inspectors, engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals. Join us in our mission to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.

TravelCode

1

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://jobs.faa.gov/Login/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://jobs.faa.gov/Login/Apply?status=1

MajorDuties

• Serves as the Liaison for large work activities related to the integration and operation of telecommunication services provided by the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI) and FAA Enterprise Network Services (FENS). Performs work requiring agency-wide leadership for highly complex and challenging technical activities associated with analyzing, designing, modifying, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible. Applies experience and expert technical knowledge to monitor and evaluate trend data on a nationwide basis and to develop workable solutions for sustaining the National Airspace System (NAS). Uses innovative concepts and approaches to address unanticipated situations adversely affecting operationally critical systems of the National Airspace System (NAS). Is considered a technical expert within the FAA for assigned systems or specialty area and their technical decisions are considered authoritative in area of expertise. The position performs the following work task/assignments: • Identities and resolves highly complex issues concerning telecommunications services which may cross organizational boundaries and impact strategic objectives. • Collaborates with National Defense Program team as needed with performance and restoration of NDP Services. • Assists the Telecommunications District Teams regarding service improvements plans for vendor leased services that do not meet service level agreements. • Defines, organizes, and assigns resources to accomplish organizational objectives. Allocates resources to accomplish large work activities within established schedules. • Draws on experience to resolve unusual problems and may create new solutions and policy interpretations as the situation requires. Provides policy guidance and instruction to others, both internally and externally. • Authority to commit the necessary resources to accomplish the agency's mission. Establishes and manages program goals and objectives; formulates project plans and presents them to upper management. • Collaborates with customers at high organization levels both inside and outside the FAA to resolve complex issues to ensure the integrity of NAS. • As needed, acts as mediator between multiple air traffic entities to prioritize the shut down and restoration of facilities, systems, and services to prevent activities from disrupting air traffic operations. Maintains the highest degree of technical knowledge on integrated systems within a broad area of expertise. • Keeps abreast of changes in technology and the new systems coming on-line. Provides recommendations to senior level managers for enhancement of systems and air traffic operations. May represent the FAA as a senior technical point of contact. Develops briefing papers for FAA senior-level executives and external organizations on significant interruptions or events. Presents briefings to obtain consensus/approval on policies. Coordinates significant technical matters with representatives of external organizations. This position requires a Secret level security clearance and is a testing designated position.

Education

Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Evaluations

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.

HowToApply

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position. 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. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible. You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

WhatToExpectNext

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. For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide. 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.

RequiredDocuments

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 fax to (609) 485-8995 on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number. If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

http://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits/

OtherInformation

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 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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements 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. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

courtney.a.rowan@faa.gov

AgencyContactPhone

1 (609) 485-5867

PreviewQuestionnaireurl

https://jobs.faa.gov/Preview/98303

SecurityClearance

Secret

DrugTestRequired

True

AdjudicationType

BargainingUnitStatusAdditionalText

This is a bargaining unit position, represented by the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (http://www.passnational.org).