Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Coordinator)

Federal Aviation Administration (DOT); Virginia; Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at Dulles Airport, VA is seeking a Transportation Specialist (ATSS). This permanent, full-time role offers telework eligibility on a situational basis, with travel up to 25% and a salary range of $103,604 to $160,571 per year, including locality pay.

The incumbent serves as the SSC Coordinator, providing expert technical support for NAS systems, leading major projects, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure service

Job description

Summary

The Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS) at this level is recognized as the subject matter expert in their field.

The Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS) at this level is recognized as the subject matter expert in their field.

Overview

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• Location
• 1 vacancy in the following location:
• Dulles Airport, VA
• No matching locations found.
• Work site options

Telework eligible: Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

: $103,604 – $160,571 per year The salary above includes a locality pay adjustment of 33.94%.

Pay scale & grade: FV I

Promotion potential: NA

Work schedule: Full-time

Travel Required: 25% or less – The job may require up to 25% travel.

Appointment type: Permanent

Occupations and job series: 2101 Transportation Specialist

Supervisory status: No

Federal service type: This job is in the Excepted Service

Represented by a union: Yes – This is a bargaining unit position, represented by the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (http://www.passnational.org).

Drug test: Yes

Security clearance: Other

Announcement number: 600-ATO-27-SAG-100919

Control number: 889605300

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Duties

Serves as an ATSS (SSC Coordinator), responsible for performing a variety of functions directly related to the operation of the NAS. Performs work of broad scope and complexity with a high degree of independence. Incumbent 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 the services and products provided to the users of the NAS. Serves as the principal technical specialist, a project manager, on the major projects and/or program areas, 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 in accordance with 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 with repair and/or restore service or systems, providing guidance on the 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, Joint Acceptance Inspection, and disposition of assets. Acts as SSC point of contact for all projects completed locally or by outside contractors.

Identifies requirements (staffing funds, materials, and equipment) 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 that all customers and users of services are included and involved in implementation and planning.

Fully understands and utilizes proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and personal safety practices when engaged in all restoration and maintenance activities helping to set the example of safe work practices for others in the organization.

Responsibilities

Provide training, mentoring, guidance and advice to other employees, technicians, and trainees regarding difficult technical or operational issues. Can be called upon to assist with repair and/or restore service or systems, providing guidance on the availability of backup systems, and to upward report the status of critical events. Established policies and procedures furnish guidance for most assignments, but considerable discretion is allowed to select the most appropriate approach or to develop new solutions. Focuses on overall NAS systems performance and causes of system degradation. Collaborates with system users, planners, engineers, and contractor personnel for acceptance of new or modified systems and provide assistance for resolving problems with the installation or improvements.

Position may be the second level support for the NAS systems, District, or Service Area providing broad program expertise. Contacts are both internal and external to the FAA. Represents the organization as the primary technical point of contact on projects, programs, and other work activities to coordinate and implement plans or to obtain information and resolve problems. Contacts are to provide technical guidance and direction for multiple systems, advice for interpretations of orders, certification examiner, or serves as the Contractor’s Office Technical Representative (COTR) and/or Technical Office Representative (TOR) on major projects or programs. Meets and consults with representatives of external organizations such as DoD, airport management, contractors, utility companies, and foreign governments to resolve problems of mutual concern and to elicit cooperation and action favorable to FAA needs.

Develops White Papers for the recommendation of enhancing efficiency of the systems by modification and application of existing or emerging technology.

Applies technical expertise and uses maintenance and trend data to maintain and improve overall NAS systems performance and identify causes of system degradation.

Maintains situational awareness of the SSC’s preventative maintenance program and assignments, acts to remove barriers to timely completion, and ensures SSC manager is aware of resource s needed to accomplish the SSC’s assigned workload.

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.

Receives general program assignments from a supervisor or higher level manager. Assignments are stated in terms of priorities, overall objectives, and boundaries. Completed assignments are considered technically authoritative and are reviewed only for general compliance with organizational objectives. Identifies resources needed to perform assignments. Organizes and assigns resources needed to accomplish large work activities within established schedules. Work is reviewed for compliance with established policies and sound technical and programmatic judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license.

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.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Interviews will be conducted IAW Agency Policy and/or applicable Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.
• SUPERVISORY ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED(See Required Documents section)

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess an extensive knowledge of and experience in technology system interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automated aviation, navigation and electronic systems. Generally experience at the next lower level, Pay Band H/level III or FG/GS-12 or equivalent, meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the Demonstrated Abilities and other factors identified below.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Education

Duties and Responsibilities continued:

Provides training, mentoring, guidance and advice to other employees, technicians, and trainees regarding difficult technical or operational issues. Can be called upon to assist with repair and/or restore service or systems, providing guidance on the availability of backup systems, and to upward report the status of critical events. Established policies and procedures furnish guidance for most assignments, but considerable discretion is allowed to select the most appropriate approach or to develop new solutions. Focuses on overall NAS systems performance and causes of system degradation. Collaborates with system users, planners, engineers, and contractor personnel for acceptance of new or modified systems and provide assistance for resolving problems with the installation or improvements.

Position may be the second level support for the NAS systems, District, or Service Area providing broad program expertise. Contacts are both internal and external to the FAA. Represents the organization as the primary technical point of contact on projects, programs, and other work activities to coordinate and implement plans or to obtain information and resolve problems. Contacts are to provide technical guidance and direction for multiple systems, advice for interpretations of orders, certification examiner, or serves as the Contractor’s Office Technical Representative (COTR) and/or Technical Office Representative (TOR) on major projects or programs. Meets and consults with representatives of external organizations such as DoD, airport management, contractors, utility companies, and foreign governments to resolve problems of mutual concern and to elicit cooperation and action favorable to FAA needs.

Develops White Papers for the recommendation of enhancing efficiency of the systems by modification and application of existing or emerging technology.

Applies technical expertise and uses maintenance and trend data to maintain and improve overall NAS systems performance and identify causes of system degradation.

Maintains situational awareness of the SSC’s preventative maintenance program and assignments, acts to remove barriers to timely completion, and ensures SSC manager is aware of resource s needed to accomplish the SSC’s assigned workload.

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.

Receives general program assignments from a supervisor or higher level manager. Assignments are stated in terms of priorities, overall objectives, and boundaries. Completed assignments are considered technically authoritative and are reviewed only for general compliance with organizational objectives. Identifies resources needed to perform assignments. Organizes and assigns resources needed to accomplish large work activities within established schedules. Work is reviewed for compliance with established policies and sound technical and programmatic judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license.

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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

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.

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 abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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 the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required documents

Required Documents

You must apply online to receive consideration for this position. Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered. SUPERVISORY 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. Supervisory Endorsement to Career Level IV must be received by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Failure to submit the supervisory endorsement, will remove the applicant from receiving further consideration. For ingrade/downgrade candidates, a Supervisory Endorsement is not required.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Agency contact information

Susan Garnes

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Federal Aviation Administration

AEA Regional HR Services Division

1 Aviation Plaza, Room 207

AHF-E100

Jamaica, NY 11434

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Next steps

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

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Important – If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, 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 the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. 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 Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

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