Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (System Specialist)Posted: November 14, 2009
Duties: Services as System 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 the acceptance of new or modified systems and provides assistance for resolving problems with the installation of improvements. LOCALITY PAY: Salary includes locality rate of 21.25% INTERVIEWS: All, some or none of the candidates may be interviewed. RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Applications must be received within five (5) days of the closing date of this announcement. Applications may be faxed to 718-995-5688. If faxing, please note the announcement number on your cover sheet. (Not responsible for incomplete faxed application packages.) E-mailed applications will not be accepted. HOW TO APPLY: Submit the Following: 1.Application Form *SF-171, Application for Federal Employment OR *OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment OR *Resume. If using a resume, it must be thorough and complete so that you will receive consideration. Please show position title and announcement number on the first page of your application. 2. Narrative for demonstrated abilities identified under qualifications are mandatory. FAILURE TO SUBMIT DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES NARRATIVES WILL PREVENT YOU FROM RECEIVING FURTHER CONSIDERATION. 3. Supervisor Endorsement: In compliance with the PASS/AF Agreement, Appendix V, a supervisory endorsement is required. The endorsement must include this announcement number. However, a supervisors endorsement is not required for ingrade/downgrade candidates and/or reassignments. 4. FAA forms can be found at the following Web site, http://jobs.faa.gov/ApplicationForms.asp, or by contacting the Human Resources Office point of contact listed in this announcement. If you wish to be notified that your application was received, place FAA FORM 3330-42, REQUEST FOR PROMOTION CONSIDERATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, on top of your application. APPOINTMENT DURATION: Temporary, NTE 2 years, may be extended or terminated. QUALIFICATIONS: 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 (Pay Band H/level III) or equivalent, meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience provides the Demonstrated Abilities that follow below. In addition to your resume, you MUST provide SEPARATE NARRATIVES for each Demonstrated Ability numbered below. 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. For your assistance in responding to each of the Demonstrated Abilities, "things to consider"/instructions have been provided at: http://ats.awa.faa.gov/aaf/afz/200/afppp/download.cfm. Go to section that lists Appendix V documents and select 7_Vacancy_Announcement_Instructions_for_Candidates.pdf. Eligible candidates may be ranked based on DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES and QUALITY RANKING FACTORS, if applicable. Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility appropriate to the position. DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES: 1. Ability to complete complex assignments, with broad impact on NAS, without supervision. 2. Expertise on legacy and newly developed NAS modernization systems, within a large facility, or multiple facilities. 3. Ability to apply a comprehensive technical knowledge to protect the integrity of components and systems, which provide NAS services. 4. Ability to focus on overall NAS systems performance and causes of system degradation. 5. Ability to apply skill in resolving unique technical problems. 6. Ability to be the primary technical point of contact for complex NAS systems with the knowledge and expertise to provide technical guidance and direction for multiple systems. 7. Ability to work with high level representatives of outside organizations, including DoD, Airport Management, contractors, etc. 8. Ability to collaborate with system users, planners, engineers, and vendors on installing or improving complex automation systems in the NAS. 9. Ability to develop broad recommendations on enhancing the efficiency of NAS systems by modification and application of existing or emerging technology. NOTE: 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 had 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. Required Documentation All required documentation listed in this announcement must be completed and bear the appropriate signatures. Applicants who fail to submit the required documentation with appropriate signatures will not be considered. WHERE TO MAIL APPLICATIONS: AEA-14B DOT/FAA 1 Aviation Plaza Jamaica, NY 11434 Attn: AEA-14B Contact Information: Cristina Ruffillo-Masi 718-553-4138 cristina.ruffillo@faa.gov Servicing HR Office: EASTERN REGION 1 AVIATION PLAZA JAMAICA, NY 11434 718 553-4138 Financial Disclosure 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. Excepted Service: The FAA is an excepted service agency. Basic Federal employee benefits remain the same as other Federal agencies. Privacy Act Requirements: Collection of personal identification data is authorized under the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579). FAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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 us. 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 www.faa.gov/acr or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office. Prohibition on Personal Use of Government Postage-Paid Envelopes: Use of postage-paid Government envelopes to file job applications is a violation of Federal laws and regulations. Applications submitted in postage-paid Government envelopes will not be considered. FAA vacancy information and certain application forms are now available on the FAAs World Wide Web site at: http://jobs.faa.gov. Non-citizens We are not accepting applications from non-citizens. What resume must contain is detailed here. Please refer to job code 118657 when responding to this ad.
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