Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SS ATSS (STARS))

Summary 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.

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

Responsibilities Serves as an ATSS who specializes in the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS). Performs a variety of functions directly related to the operation of the NAS.

Independently evaluates the functional status of assigned subsystems, systems and facilities. Plans, coordinates, and resolves unique technical problems without managerial intervention, providing coordination and suggesting solutions, making adjustments as necessary to deal with system outages and performance deterioration.

Recognized as a principal technical specialist on legacy and newly developed systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area.

Performs work of broad scope and complexity with a high degree of independence. Responsibilities include integration, restoration, testing and evaluation of new advanced services or service component, hardware / software systems and processes.

Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to protect the integrity of all components and systems to provide NAS service delivery.

Initiates action to install, repair or restore systems and services. 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 overall plans and objectives of the organization, resolving problems as they arise and making adjustments as necessary to deal with 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.

Acts in a security and administration 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, performs security administration performance checks, reviews / manages user accounts, files, and directories, reviews and analyze audit logs, attends the STARS Systems 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 evaluates all automation tickets. Works with air traffic and other stakeholders to eliminate erroneous tickets before forwarding to OSF.

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 both 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.

Develops White Papers for the recommendation of enhancing efficiency of the systems by modification and application of existing or emerging technology.

Focuses on the overall NAS systems performance and causes of system degradation. 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.

Performs other duties as assigned. Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license. 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 appropriate to the position.

Specialized experience is experience that demonstrates an extensive knowledge of and experience in the 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 FG / GS-12 or equivalent, 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. 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. Failure to submit Demonstrated Ability statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

Supervisor Endorsement. 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 and a managers signature. You may upload your document with your application.

Supervisory Endorsement is not required for ingrade / downgrade candidates. Education 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. www.faa.gov / jobs / workinghere / financial-disclosure-requirements 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. NOTES : 1.

Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be considered.

2. Interviews will be conducted IAW PASS-ATO Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement. 3. Equal or lower pay band / level applications will be accepted.

4. 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.

5. Position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website : 6.

Please upload supporting documents into USAJOBS or 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov. and reference the announcement number. To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Holli Malaske at (405) 954-0166.

This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by PASS : Regional Tech Ops and AEA. Links to Important Information : Locality Pay , COLA