Summary The Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS) at this level is recognized as the subject matter expert in their field. All duties of an ATSS are tied to maintaining safe and efficient operating capacity of the vast and complex network of electronics 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 Serves as an ATSS (NAS Technical Evaluation Program Evaluator) in the NAS Technical Evaluation Program (NASTEP), responsible for performing a variety of functions directly related to the operation of the NAS (National Airspace System). Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS) personnel install, evaluate, maintain, modify and certify facilities over a large geographical area. Performs work of broad scope and complexity with a high degree of independence. Applies broad experience and comprehensive technical knowledge to maintain and protect the integrity and safety of all components and systems for the NAS service delivery. Provides the highest organization level of technical support associated with analyzing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible. Plans, coordinates and performs work with a high degree of independence, keeping the supervisor advised only of the most critical issues. Resolves unique technical problems without managerial intervention, providing coordination and suggestion solutions. Maintains situational awareness of the NAS. Comprehends FAA Orders, FAA Directives, Technical Instruction books, and other source material for the NASTEP systems/subsystems/equipment or services. Rapidly analyzes and seeks resolution to problems as they arise and makes adjustments as necessary to deal with system outages and network performance deterioration. Provides guidance and assistance to team members to resolve equipment/systems problems. Disseminates operational information to team members. Advises team of any problems or potential problems that affect systems or services resulting from NASTEP evaluation. Practices Risk Management during evaluation activities, taking into account the availability of back-up systems, possible reconfigurations to minimize service interruptions, and the relative criticality of particular functions to the safe and efficient operation of the NAS. Documents maintenance processes, reviews evaluation findings, and provides immediate feedback. Generate reports and tracks issues to closure. Provide presentations to varying audiences. Analyzes system performance data from various sources such as maintenance logs, eTPRs, Flight Inspection reports, Technical Reference Data and input from users. Utilizes metrics and statistics to provide trend and analysis on NAS systems and processes. Receives general program assignments from a supervisor or higher-level manager. Assignments are stated in terms of priorities, overall objectives, and boundaries. Completed assignments are considered technically authoritative and are reviewed only for general compliance with organizational objectives. Identifies resources needed to perform assignments. Organizes and assigns resources needed to accomplish large work activities within established schedules. Work is reviewed for compliance with established policies and sound technical and programmatic judgment. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications There is no timeframe requirement at the Level IV/FV-I to compete. Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that is appropriate to the position. EXPERIENCE includes: completion of equipment specific training and demonstrated field experience in maintaining and certifying facility types identified in FAA Order 6040.6, Appendix H, par.2b(2); a working knowledge and experience in applying the guidance of current FAA Orders 6000.15, 6040.15, and all associated appendices by having performed maintenance logging activities to include facility/service interrupt coordination, corrective maintenance activities, periodic maintenance scheduling and completion activities and modification completions for FAA facilities. Generally, experience at the next lower level (pay band H/Career Level III or equivalent), meets the minimum qualification requirements as long as your experience supports the "Demonstrated Abilities" identified within the "Application Questionnaire" section. DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES: You MUST provide a NARRATIVE statement for each Demonstrated Ability. 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. SUPERVISOR ENDORSEMENT. In compliance with the PASS Agreement, Appendix V, if your selection for this position would be considered a promotion then a supervisory statement endorsing your candidacy (Career Level III to Career Level IV) is required by the closing date of this announcement. The endorsement must include the announcement number. Supervisory Endorsement is not required for reassignments (same as ingrades) or downgrades. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the 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. Education Education is not applicable. 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. 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. Notice: Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have 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 that application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirements. For Moderate risk (5), this position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. Interviews: If one qualified applicant is interviewed then all qualified applicants must be interviewed. PASS/ATO Bargaining Position. This position is covered by the PASS/ATO Bargaining Contract. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA