AIRWAY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Airway Transportation Systems Specialist

Department of Transportation

ATO, Technical Operations, AJW, Honolulu District Office, Oahu SSC (WWW21-HNL)

Location

1 vacancy in the following location :

Duties

The position is an entry-level Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS). All duties of an ATSS are tied to maintaining safe and efficient operating capacity of the vast and complex network or 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).

At this level, the incumbent performs basic, progressively more difficult assignments. Receives academic and on-the-job instruction in the fundamentals of the appropriate discipline.

Acquires and applies basic technical knowledge and limited experience to accomplish assignments. The primary responsibilities are associated with acquiring basic knowledge and hands-on experience leading to the to perform coordination, operation, repair, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, modification, flight ability check.

certification, and documentation activities on all or some of the following discipline specific systems and services :

Environmental : Lighted Navigational Aids Systems, Industrial Engine Generators, Industrial Systems, Industrial Power Sources / Power-Conditioning Systems, Central Control Monitoring System, and Industrial Electronic Controls Systems.

Radar : Airport Surveillance.

Radar : Air Route Surveillance Radar, Air Traffic Control Beacon Indicator, Mode Select Beacon, Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Terminal Doppler Weather Radar, Weather Service Processor, Weather Display System, and Identified Friend or Foe.

Weather : Automatic Terminal Information System, Automated Weather Observing System, Integrated Terminal Weather System, Low Level Wind Shear Aircraft Control and Navigation, and Distance Measuring Equipment.

Navigational Aids : Instrument Landing Systems, Very high Frequency Omni Directional Ranges, Doppler Very High Frequency Omni Directional Ranges, Tactical Aircraft Control and Navigation, and Distance Measuring Equipment.

Communications : Motorola, ITT or General Dynamics radios, Radio Communications Link Repeaters, low Density Radio Communications link Repeaters, various voice switches, Tower Data Link Services, voice recorder systems, and UHF / VHF / SATCOM.

Automation : En Route Automation Modernization, Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System, Oceanic Display and Planning environment, industrial system diagnostics in the corporate environment, and industrial Local Area Network Wide Area Network systems in the corporate environment.

The ATSS receives instruction on one or more or the systems and services to perform basic. but progressively more complex training assignments under the close direction of a supervisor, team leader, on-the-job training (OH) instructor, or a more experienced employee.

Receives academic and OJT instruction in the fundamentals of the appropriate discipline and the fundamentals of coordination, logging and maintenance documentation activities in accordance with FAA orders, Technical Instruction manuals, policies and procedures.

Refers problems and questions to a supervisor, team leader, or more experienced technician. Works with increasing independence as development progresses.

The ATSS may be required to coordinate actions with customers on a limited basis. Work is reviewed regularly to ensure required skills are being acquired.

Works with increasing independence as development progresses. In addition to training and maintenance activities, the ATSS is expected to complete additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Review the Additional Information Section of this vacancy announcement for important information regarding pre-employment COVID Vaccine requirement.
• 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.
• Successful completion of a security investigation will be required
• A valid state driver's license is required
• Transcript required if qualifying based on education

Qualifications

OPM Group Coverage Standard for Administrative and Management Positions in conjunction with the Individual Occupational Requirements for DOT / FAA Airway Transportation Systems Specialist, FV-2101.

TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-F LEVEL BASED ON WORK EXPERIENCE : Applicants must document 3 years of full time(40 hours per week) general work experience that provided a basic knowledge of the principles of electronics, mathematics, computers, aeronautics, or related areas, or an understanding, both theoretical and practical, of automated systems operation, integration, management, and maintenance.

Experience may have been gained in occupations such as computer specialist, electronics technician, telecommunications specialist, engineer, or other work related to this position.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their Work History. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be qualifying for this position Valid Driver's License is required

TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-F LEVEL BASED ON EDUCATION : Applicants must document a full 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree in one of these fields : computer science, mathematics, electronics, physical sciences, information management, engineering, telecommunications, or other fields related to this position, OR at least 24 semester hours in of these fields or in any combination of the following : computer science, mathematics, electronics, physical sciences, information management, engineering, telecommunications, or other fields related to this position.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If qualifying based on education, applicants must submit a copy of the transcript which includes the name of the institution, quarter or semester hours earned and / or confer date.

QUALIFICATIONS AT THE FV-F LEVEL BASED ON A COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION :

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be qualifying for this position. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify.

Education

Transcripts MUST be uploaded to substantiate education claimed on application / resume.

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.

If selected, you will be required to acknowledge / affirm that you are or will be prior to entering on duty, and will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination upon entering on duty.

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