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* Duties
Help Duties Summary
As an Airway Transportation Systems Specialist, the incumbent performs a variety of functions directly related to the operation of the NAS.
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Responsibilities
As an Airway Transportation Systems Specialist, the incumbent plans, coordinates and performs work with a high degree of independence. Resolves problems as they arise and makes adjustments as necessary to deal with system outages and performance deterioration. Maintains technical competency on legacy systems, as well as obtains the skills to install, integrate, maintain, and restore technologically advanced systems. Initiates action to install, repair, or restore systems and services, takes into account the availability of back-ups systems, possible re-configurations to minimize service interruptions, and the relative criticality of particular functions to the safe and efficient operation of the NAS. Collaborates with system users, planners, engineers, and contractor personnel in the installation and testing of new or modified systems and in identifying needed improvements or enhancements. Develops and recommends methods of enhancing efficiency of systems through modification and application of existing or emerging technology.
Travel Required
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% 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.
* A valid state driver's license is required.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that demonstrates 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, pay band G/level II or equivalent, meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the demonstrated abilities.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Demonstrated Abilities, listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
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