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

Description

** Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (STARS System Specialist)**

**Department of Transportation**

** ATO, Technical Operations, Salt Lake City District, Northern Rockies Group, Boise SSC, WWT61-BOI**

**Location**

1 vacancy in the following location:

** Relocation expenses reimbursed**

No

** Telework eligible**

No

**Duties**

** Summary**

***Due to the Pandemic, and individual states with different phases of reopening, the selectees report date to the official duty station/facility may be delayed until such time as employees are allowed to report to the workplace. The person selected may telework up to the maximum extent possible, up to and including full time, until it is safe to relocate.***

Incumbent serves as Systems Specialist at Boise SSC, specializing in the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS).

**Responsibilities**

Performs multiple, varying and complex assignments associated with the NAS. Independently evaluates the functional status of assigned subsystems, systems and facilities. Plans, coordinates and performs work with a high degree of independence. Resolves problems as they arise and makes adjustments as necessary to deal with system outages and performance deterioration. Demonstrates the ability to interpret, select and apply principles and practices related to the knowledge of scientific and engineering fields. Initiates action to install, repair or restore systems and services. Collaborates with system users, planners, engineers and contractor personnel in the installation and testing of new or modified systems in identifying needed improvements or enhancements.

As a principal specialist or team leader for major projects and/or program areas, resolves unique technical problems without managerial intervention, providing coordination and suggesting solutions. Carries out work in accordance with overall plans and objectives of the organization. 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.

Acts in a security and administrative role for STARS system. Conducts day to day monitoring and management of system and user activity that affect STARS information security. Performs the day to day hands on operational and security duties, security administration performance check, reviews/manages user accounts, files and directories, review and analyze audit logs, attends the STARS System Specialist course, installs and reconfigures approved software and adaptions. Performs user account management and follows all agency policy and guidance on the STARS systems. Review and evaluate all automation tickets. Works with air traffic and other stakeholders to eliminate erroneous tickets before forwarding to OSF.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license.

**Travel Required**

25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.

** Supervisory status**

No

** 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. ** Qualifications**

To qualify for this position, candidate must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that demonstrates an exclusive 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.

**Selective Placement Factor -** ATSS must possess expert knowledge, skill or ability to perform the operation

with the installation, maintenance, modification, repair, troubleshooting, flight check and certification of Standard

Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS). This discipline is heavily engaged in operations and maintenance of industrial computer systems in the corporate environment, industrial systems to include goth hardware and software applications. 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.

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

For assistance in responding to each of the **Demonstrated Abilities** "things to consider"/instructions have been provided for each of the demonstrated abilities at:

**Education**

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

**Additional information**

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.

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.

**Narratives for Demonstrated Abilities are Mandatory**. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you possess 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.

**Supervisor Endorsement**. If your selection for this position would be considered a promotion then a supervisory statement endorsing your candidacy is required by the closing date of this announcement. The endorsement must include the announcement number. You may upload your document with your application or fax to: The endorsement must include the announcement number. To obtain the Supervisory Endorsement form, please contact your manager. Failure to submit the supervisory endorsement, will remove the applicant from receiving further consideration. Supervisory Endorsement is not required for ingrade/downgrade candidates.

**Interviews:** All or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

**Security Requirements:** Moderate Risk (5): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.

**Conditions of Employment:** This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug & Alcohol Testing Program. Any