The Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS) is 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).
To qualify for this position, candidate must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that demonstrates an exclusive 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 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 demonstrated abilities. The best qualified ATSS candidates should possess expert knowledge, skill or ability to perform the operation associated with the installation, maintenance, modification, repair, troubleshooting, flight check and certification of COMMUNICATION systems and services such as: Motorola, ITT, or General Dynamics radios, Radio Communications Link Repeater, Low Density Radio Communications Link Repeater, Small Tower Voice Switch, Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch, Rapid Deployment Voice Switch, Digital Voice Recorder System, Digital Audio Legal Recorder, Interim Voice Switch Replacement, Ultra High Frequency/Very High Frequency/Satellite Communications, etc. In addition, this position maintains other electrical/mechanical equipment/systems necessary to ensure reliability of facilities on and off airports within the network of the NAS.
The SSC Coordinator 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. Incumbent is recognized as the technical expert on legacy and newly developed systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area. Work requires maintaining technical expertise on complex systems and/or emerging technology, systems interrelationships and management of the NAS. Responsibilities include the integration, restoration, testing and evaluation of new advanced service or service components, hardware/software systems and processes. Performs a variety of functions directly relating to the operation of the NAS. Focus is on availability and reliability of he services and products provided to the users of the NAS. Serves as the principal technical specialist, project manager, resolving unique technical problems without managerial intervention, providing coordination and suggesting solutions. Works within established policies and procedures to select the most effective and efficient approach or to develop new solutions. Carries out work IAW 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. Can be called upon to assist w/repair and/or restore service or systems, providing guidance on availability of backup systems and to upward report the status of critical events. Evaluation of this data is used for correcting deficiencies on contractor Acceptance Inspection (CAI) or Joint Acceptance Inspection (JAI), FPIP, FSEP, Redline Drawings, Peabody and DMT reports dealing with LCMs. LADs, LEMs and resolving event based certification issues necessary for the timely restoration of equipment, systems/services with the NAS. Monitors other employees as a project or team leader. Responsible for all aspects of SSC projects from initial planning, drawing and specifications review, implementation, JAI, and disposition of assets. Acts as SSC point of contact for all projects completed locally or by outside contractors. Identifies requirements 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. Uses technical expertise and understanding of user and stakeholder needs to prioritize SSC workload. Integrates Operational Risk Management (ORM) into all planned activities ensuring all customers and users are included in implementation and planning. Fully understands and utilizes proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and personal safety practices when engaged in all restoration/maintenance activities helping to set the example of safe work practices. Provides training/mentoring to other employees regarding difficult technical/operational issues. Focuses on overall NAS systems performance and causes of system degradation. Collaborates with system users, planner, engineers for acceptance of new/modified systems. Position may be second level support for NAS systems, District, or Service Area providing broad program expertise. Contacts are internal and external. Position requires emphasis on customer service and organizational skills and a clear understanding of FAA orders and how the orders apply to their position. Utilizes software such as Excel, Power Point and Word. Performs other duties as assigned. Must possess a valid driver's license.