Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (Radar)

About the role

Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS) at this level are 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.

What you will do

• Reporting to the Dallas-Fort Worth Technical Support Center (TSC), this Technician in Depth (TID) serves as a dedicated advanced technical authority specifically assigned to DFW International Airport (DFW).
• The primary function of this role is the direct operational support of DFW'S critical NAS infrastructure.
• The TID acts as the escalation point of contact, delivering specialized troubleshooting, facility outage mitigation, and complex system maintenance to directly ensure uninterrupted operational continuity at DFW.
• Serves as an ATSS with the Technical Support Operations Group.
• Performs a variety of functions directly related to the operation of the NAS.
• Responsibilities include 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.
• Has broad automated systems and networking responsibilities and is recognized as a principal technical specialist on legacy and newly developed systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area.
• The work performed at this level requires technical expertise on complex systems and/or emerging technology, systems interrelationships and management of the NAS.
• Performs work of broad scope and complexity with a high degree of independence.
• Provides the highest organizational level of technical support associated with analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible.
• As a principal specialist/expert for major projects and/or program areas resolves unique technical problems without managerial intervention, providing coordination and suggesting solutions.
• Plans, coordinates, and performs work with a high degree of independence, keeping the supervisor advised of only the most critical issues.
• Can be called upon to assist with repair and/or restore service or systems, providing guidance on the availability of back-up systems, recommending reconfiguration to minimize service interruptions to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the NAS.
• Carries out work in accordance with overall plans and objectives of the organization, resolving problems as they arise and making adjustments as necessary to handle unanticipated situations and organizational needs.
• This 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.
• Collaborates with system users, planners, engineers, and contractor personnel for the acceptance of new or modified systems and provide assistance for resolving problems with the installation or improvements.
• Develops recommendations for enhancing efficiency of systems by modification and application of existing or emerging technology.
• Monitors other employees time as a project or team leader.
• Identifies requirements (staffing funds, materials, and equipment) to accomplish projects and tracks the use of project resources.
• Provides training, mentoring, guidance and advice to FAA employees, contractors and other organizations as needed.
• Supervisor rarely reviews completed work.
• Integrates Operational Risk Management (ORM) into all planned act1v1t1es ensuring that all customers and users of services are included and involved in implementation and planning.
• Utilizes appropriate Personal Safety Training and supplied Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when engaged in restoration and maintenance activities.
• Ensures all involved parties utilize PPE for the task appropriately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Documents you must provide

• You must apply online to receive consideration for this position.
• Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered.
• 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 to Career Level IV must be received by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
• Failure to submit the supervisory endorsement, will remove the applicant from receiving further consideration.
• For ingrade/downgrade candidates, a Supervisory Endorsement is not required.
• 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 ***

What to expect next

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.

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.

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.

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 the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

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