Airway Transportation Systems Specialist - Houston, United States - Department of Transportation

Description

Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (Radar/Comm/Env)

Department of Transportation

ATO Technical Operations, WSA, Honolulu District, Kona SSC, WWW17-KOA

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
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Relocation expenses reimbursed**No
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Telework eligible**No

Duties

Summary
This position is an Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS).

All duties of an ATSS are tied to maintaining safe and efficient operating capacity of the vast and complex network or electronic systems required for the world's largest air traffic control and navigation system.

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

Responsibilities
At this level, the ATSS performs highly specialized technical work associated with the NAS. The work performed at this level requires extensive knowledge of the technology, systems interrelationships, and management of the NAS.

Requires planning and conducting operational and diagnostic tests, confirming the reliability and validity of diagnostics on system hardware, software, or applications in support of the NAS.

Radar: Airport Surveillance Radar, Air Route Surveillance Radar, Air Traffic Control Beacon Indicator, Mode Select Beacon, Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Terminal Doppler Weather Radar, Weather Service Processor, Weather Display System, & Identified Friend or Foe.

Communications: Motorola, IJJ or General Dynamics radios, Radio Communications Link Repeaters, Low Density Radio Communications Link Repeaters, various voice switches, Tower Data Link Services, voice recorder systems, and UHF/VHF/SATCOM.

Environmental: Lighted Navigational Aids Systems, industrial Engine Generators, Industrial Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Systems, Industrial Power Sources/Power-Conditioning Systems, Central Control Monitoring System, and Industrial Electronic Controls Systems.
Receives general work assignments from a supervisor. Uses own judgment, experience, and knowledge to solve problems and complete assignments. Applies a broad experience and advance technical knowledge of assigned discipline and/or specialty.

Utilizes and interprets FAA orders, technical manuals, manufacturer's instructions, procedures and other publications as required to complete multiple and complex work assignments.

Applies judgment and discretion to select the most appropriate method to complete the work assignment with a high degree of independence keeping supervisor advised of significant problem areas, which may impact ATC operations.

Supervisor furnishes general instructions on the scope of work, time limitations, and priorities.

Collaborates with system users, planners, engineers, and contractor personnel in the installation and testing of new or modified systems and in identifying needed improvements of enhancements.

Develops and recommends methods of enhancing efficiency of systems through modification and application of existing or emerging technology.

May have broad automated systems and networking responsibility, providing end-to-end services to Air Traffic customers, Understands how assigned systems, components, and disciples are integrated with other systems, components and disciplines.

Initiates actions to install, repair or restore systems and services on the availability of back up systems and reconfiguration to minimize service interruptions and insure the safe and efficient operation of the NAS.

The ATSS is considered a key technical point of contact for assigned systems, programs and projects.

Contacts are made to provide technical information on multiple systems, instruct other employees, share information across organizations, provide ATC systems data, provide status briefings of system reliability, coordinate, and oversee the activities of contractors.

In addition, Defense (DoD), airport management, contractors, and utility companies to resolve complex technical or engineering issues.

The ATSS possess a broad knowledge of the FAA orders, Technical Instruction manuals, policies and procedures pertaining to the maintaining FAA systems safely in a variety of work environments, including Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), Facility and Systems Security, National Electrical Code (NEC) and Human Resources Directives.

Must use proper personal protective equipment and use safety procedures while accomplishing work assignments.

Contributes to the organizational goals as a senior specialists, team member, or lead specialist for specific projects or work assignments.

Assigned tasks are reviewed in terms of compliance with FAA policies and technical requirements within the ATSS's area of expertise.

Travel Required
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
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Supervisory status**No
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Promotion Potential**NA

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
• Successful completion of a security investigation will be required
• A valid state driver's license is required

NOTE:
This position may be filled at the G or H band level.


Qualifications

To qualify for this position candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that demonstrates an extensive knowledge 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:

F/level I or G/level II or equivalent, meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the demonstrated abilities.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Demonstrated Abilities and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed 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.
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position.

This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.

Candidate must possess extensive experience with one or more of the following system(s) and service: Engine Generators (Kohler 50kw and above) repair & maintenance; Automatic Transfer Switch repair & maintenance; Air Condition any type repair & maintenance; Stair Well pressurization systems; Fire alarm system; ILS (Instrument Landing Systems); Voice Recorder systems; 2nd Gen VORTAX &/Doppler VOR; DME (Distance Measuring Equipment); Comm Radio; Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR-9); Maintenance of Air Traffic Control Beacon Indicator (ATCB-6/6M, ATCBI5); NexRAD (Next Generation Weather Radar), MicroEARTS (En Route Automated Radar Tracking System).

*Demonstrated Abilities:

• You MUST provide a NARRATIVE statement for each Demonstrated Ability and Quality Ranking Factor. 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.

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 posit

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