Location: North Platte,NE, USA
** Airway Transportation Systems Specialist**
**Department of Transportation**
** ATO, Technical Operations, Denver District, Rocky Mountain Group, North Plattte SSC, WWS29-LBF**
**Location**
1 vacancy in the following location:
** Relocation expenses reimbursed**
No
** Telework eligible**
No
**Duties**
** Summary**
***Due to the Pandemic and individual states with different phases of reopening, the selectees report date to the official duty station/facility may be delayed until such time as employees are allowed to report to the workplace. The person selected may telework up to the maximum extent possible, up to and including full time, until it is determined by state and Federal officials that employees are allowed to report to the workplace where this position is located, on a regular basis.***
**Responsibilities**
Airway Transportation Systems Specialist performs multiple, varying and complex assignments associated with the NAS. Incumbent has broad automated systems and networking responsibility, providing end-to-end services to Air Traffic customers.
**Technical Competence:** Incumbent possesses comprehensive knowledge of the NAS as an integrated system, of the relationship of the parts to the whole, and of the capabilities within the NAS to deal with unusual problems or unanticipated air traffic safety issues. Maintains technical competency on legacy systems, and obtains the skills to install, integrate, maintain and restore new technologically advanced systems without supervision.
**Systems Support:** Incumbent serves as key technical point of contact for Navigational Aids systems: 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 systems, programs or projects. 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 or improvements.
**Operational Effectiveness:** Incumbent applies experience and detailed technical knowledge in planning, managing, and completing assignments in support of the NAS; has a broad automated systems and networking responsibility, providing end-to-end services for Air Traffic customers. Initiates actions to install, repair or restore systems and services on the availability of backup systems reconfiguration to minimize service interruptions and insure the safe and efficient operation of the NAS.
**Travel Required**
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
** Supervisory status**
No
** Promotion Potential**
NA
**Requirements**
** Conditions of Employment**
+ 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. ** Qualifications**
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. **Specialized Experience:** Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the operation, repair, installation, analysis, maintenance, troubleshooting, modification, and certification on all or some of the following ground-based systems such as: Radar: Radar Airport Surveillance Radar, Air Route Surveillance Radar, Air Traffic Control Beacon Indicator, Airport Surface Detection Equipment and Terminal Doppler Weather Radar, Multilateration, IFF Communications: Motorola, ITT or General Dynamics radios, UHF, VHS, Satellite communication systems, Radio Communications Link Repeaters, Low Density Radio Communications Link Repeaters, Small Tower Voice Switches, Enhanced Terminal Voice Switches, Rapid Deployment Voice Switches, Digital Voice Recorder Systems, and Digital Audio Legal Recorder.
There is no timeframe requirement at the Level II/FV-G to compete. Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that is appropriate to the position. Generally, experience at the next lower level (Pay Band G/Level II or equivalent), meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES identified below.
In addition to your resume, in the space provided under each **Demonstrated Ability**, you **MUST** provide a **NARRATIVE** justification on how you meet this ability. The justification 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** listed below. Eligible candidates may be ranked based on the Demonstrated Abilities.
**Education**
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.
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.
**1. 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/responsibility appropriate to the position.
Note: Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DON'T 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 of your experience at a later stage in the selection process. Responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during that application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
**2. Supervisory Endorsement**. If your selection would be considered a promotion then a supervisory statement endorsing your candidacy is required by the closing date of this announcement. The endorsement must include the announcement number and it MUST be signed by your supervisor. Supervisory Endorsement is not required for ingrade/downgrade candidates.
This is a bargaining unit position.
**Links to Important Information:** , ** How You Will Be Evaluated**
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
**IMPORTANT:** Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of