Airway Transportation System Specialist (NAS Specialist)
Elgin, IL

Job Description

* Duties

Help Duties Summary

Work requires maintaining technical expertise on complex systems and/or emerging technology, systems interrelationships and management of the NAS.

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Responsibilities

Recognized for a high level of technical expertise 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. Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to maintain and protect the integrity and safety of all components and systems for NAS service

delivery. Provides the highest organization level of technical support associated with analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluating the most complex systems for which FAA is responsible. Plans, coordinates, and performs work with a high degree of independence, keeping the supervisor advised only of the most critical issues. Resolves unique technical problems wilhout managerial intervention, providing coordination and suggesting solutions.

Travel Required

Not required - The job does not require any travel.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

NA


* Job family (Series)

2101 Transportation Specialist


* Requirements

Help 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

There is no timeframe requirement at the Level IV/FV-I to compete. Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that is appropriate to the position. Experience that demonstrated 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 of H/Level III/GS/FG-12 or equivalent, meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience provides the demonstrated abilities identified below.

In the space provided under each Demonstrated Abilities, 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 will be ranked based on demonstrated abilities.

Narratives for Demonstrated Abilities identified under qualifications are mandatory. Failure to provide narratives for demonstrated abilities will result in loss of consideration.

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

IMPORTANT: Ensure that your work experience supports your Demonstrated Abilities answers. Your answers and associated work experience will be evaluated further to validate whether the answers that you selected are appropriate. Answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements may be further evaluated on the Demonstrated Abilities listed in the announcement.

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 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 that application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

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