Serves as an Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (NAS Area Specialist) at the Kansas City ARTCC Service Operations Center (SOC). Performs a variety of functions directly related to the operations of the NAS. Focus is on the availability and reliability of the services and products provided to the users of the NAS.
For the FV-2101-I level specialized experience - Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that is appropriate to the position. 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 such as VOR, TACAN, RCAG, RCO, COMM, Automation, Radar, ERAM, VSCS, Lighted Navaids, and Environmental Systems. Generally, 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level in the 2101 series, FV-H/FG-12/Level III or equivalent meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the demonstrated abilities identified in the 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. You may upload your document with your application. Supervisory Endorsement is not required for ingrade/downgrade candidates.
Recognized as the principal technical specialist on legacy and newly developed systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area. Responsible for the planning, directly, coordinating, monitoring, and maintenance activities associated with the management of assigned NAS systems/facilities. Plans, coordinates, and performs work of broad scope and complexity with a high degree of independence, keeping the supervisor advised only of the most critical issues. Applies broad experience and comprehensive technical knowledge to maintain and protect the integrity and safety of all components and systems for the NAS service delivery. Provides the highest organization level of technical support associated with analyzing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible. Rapidly analyzes and seeks resolutions to problems as they arise and makes adjustments as necessary to deal with system outages and network performance deterioration. Initiates action for the timely repair or restoration of services and systems, taking into account the availability of back-up systems, possible reconfigurations to minimize service interruptions, and the relative criticality of particular functions to the safe and efficient operation of the NAS. Responsible for timey upward reporting of NAS information that could have an impact to operations for purposes of Situation Awareness (i.e. NOTAM, SAL Paging function). Incumbent-in-charge is expected to be management’s representative during non-administrative hours. Integrate Operational Risk Management (ORM) into restoration, schedule maintenance activities, and all planned projects ensuring that all customers and users of services are included and involved in the ORM implementation and planning. The Operations area serves as a principal organizational element of the Technical Operations organization to plan, direct, coordinate, monitor, and accomplish activities associated with real-time management of assigned NAS systems/facilities at the service integrity level. Reports to the Service Operations Center Manager. Performs other duties as assigned.