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Summary The primary responsibility of this position requires advanced knowledge of the NAS as an integrated system, of the relationship of the parts to the whole, and of the capabilities within the NAS to deal with unusual problems or unanticipated air traffic safety issues. Responsibilities Serves as an independent contributor, a contributing specialist on large work activities, or as a team leader for single or small work activities. May provide formal instruction to other technicians. Performs highly specialized technical work associated with installation, maintenance, monitoring, modification, and provides oversight functions of Network Enterprise Management Center (NEMC) systems and services on legacy and newly developed systems. These systems collect, process, store and disseminate textual aviation weather products, flight plans, and Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) information between National Airspace Systems (NAS) systems, commercial airlines, and additional commercial users 24 hours a day. Applies broad experience and advanced technical knowledge of the Network Enterprise Management Center (NEMC) systems and services on legacy and newly developed systems. Understands how assigned systems, components, and disciplines are integrated with other systems, components, and disciplines. Rapidly analyzes and seeks resolution 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, considering 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. Incumbent is responsible for timely upward reporting of NAS information that could have an impact to operations for purposes of Situation Awareness. Serves as the key technical point of contact for assigned systems and projects. Collaborates with system users, planners, engineers, and contractor personnel for the acceptance of new or modified systems and provides assistance for resolving problems with the installation or improvements. Uses broad automated systems and networking responsibility to provide “end-to-end” services to Air Traffic customers. Contacts are both internal and external, including international. Contacts are made to furnish technical guidance and advice, instruct other employees, share information, provide data, discuss the statuses of assignments, and if needed coordinate the activities of contractors. The Operations area serves as a principal organizational element of the Enterprise Operations Organization to plan, direct, coordinate, monitor, and accomplish activities associated with real-time management of assigned NEMC systems/services at the national integrity level. Technical manuals, manufacturers’ instructions, FAA policies and procedures, and other publications provide guidance for some assignments. If guidance is inadequate or incomplete the Specialist may develop solutions based on knowledge of the discipline and past experience. May develop guidelines for the use of other technicians. Independently performs assignments. Completed work is reviewed to an extent consistent with the complexity of the assignment. The ATSS initiates actions to install, maintain, and modify electronic equipment associated with facilities and services required for aviation navigation to assure a reliable, safe, and smooth flow of air traffic. It includes periodic maintenance (inspection and analysis of equipment with associated adjustments), modification, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and replacement of malfunctioning equipment. May be required to monitor entire systems, including electronic equipment. Uses own judgment, experience, and knowledge to solve problems and complete assignments. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications There is no timeframe requirement at the Level II/FV-G to compete. 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. Generally, experience at the next lower level Pay Band G/level II or FG/GS-10/11 or equivalent, meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the demonstrated abilities identified below. Specialized experience for this position includes the following: Experience monitoring and maintaining FAA enterprise systems, analyzing the integration of automation systems, and recommending enhancements of new and emerging technologies. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy 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 that 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. SUPERVISORY ENDORSEMENT. If your selection for this position would be considered a promotion, then a supervisory statement endorsing your candidacy (Career Level II to Career Level III) is required by the closing date of this announcement. The endorsement must include the announcement number and signed by the supervisor. You may upload your document with your application or fax to 609-485-8995. Supervisory Endorsement to Career Level III must be received by closing date of the vacancy announcement. Failure to submit the supervisory endorsement, will remove the applicant from receiving further consideration. For in-grade/downgrade candidates, a Supervisory Endorsement is not required. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements 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 order and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Education 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 The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. 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. 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 The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. 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. Interviews: Interviews will be conducted IAW PASS-ATO Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement. This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by PASS: Regional Tech Ops and AEA. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by PASS: Regional Tech Ops and AEA. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA