Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SS) - Federal Aviation Administration : Job Details

** Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SS)**

**Department of Transportation**

** ATO, Technical Operations, New York District, ZNY IFD/COMM SSC (WEQ24-ZNY)**

**Location**

1 vacancy in the following location:

** Relocation expenses reimbursed**

No

** Telework eligible**

No

**Duties**

** Summary**

Serves as an ATSS, SS.

**Responsibilities**

Serves as Systems Specialist. The incumbent plans, coordinates and performs a variety of very complex assignments with a high degree of independence from supervision. Provides the highest organizational level of technical support associated with the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible. Represents the organization as a primary technical point of contact on projects, programs and other work activities. Responsibilities include the integration, restoration, testing and evaluation of new advanced services or service components, hardware/software systems and processes, Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to protect the integrity of all components and systems to provide NAS service delivery. Demonstrates the ability to interpret, select and apply principles and practices related to the knowledge of scientific and engineering fields. Collaborates with system users, planners, engineers and contractor personnel for acceptance of new or modified systems and provides assistance for resolving problems with the installation of improvements.

**Travel Required**

Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.

** 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.

+ U.S. Citizen

+ Supervisor's endorsement (see Required Documents section).

+ Successful completion of a security investigation will be required.

+ This is a drug-testing designated position. ** Qualifications**

Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that is appropriate to the position. Experience 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 (FV-H, Level III), meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the demonstrated abilities identified below.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

**Education**

**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. Eligible candidates will be ranked based on DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES and QUALITY RANKING FACTORS, if applicable. For your assistance in responding to each of the demonstrated abilities things to consider /instructions have been provided for each demonstrated abilities at:

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.

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.

**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. 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:** If the agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.

**Incomplete Applications:** Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

This is a bargaining unit position.

**Links to Important Information:** , ** How You Will Be Evaluated**

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

**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.

**Background checks and security clearance**

**Security clearance**

**Drug test required**

Yes

** If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:**

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

**Benefits**

A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must have a status of ** Received ** 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 have a status of ** Received ** each time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with register.