Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (Coordinator)

Federal Aviation Administration•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Serves as an SSC Coordinator at the Dallas/Fort Worth Navigation System Support Center (SSC), WCS25-DFW, performing functions directly related to the operation of the National Airspace System (NAS). The position is a subject-matter expert role providing high-level technical support for complex systems across a large facility or multiple facilities. Work covers analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, and evaluating FAA systems, with a focus on the availability and reliability of NAS services and products. The specialist leads or coordinates major projects and program areas, integrates and evaluates new services and system components, resolves complex technical problems, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders. The role includes overseeing SSC project work from planning through implementation and acceptance inspection, tracking project resources, supporting system restoration, and providing guidance to employees, contractors, and other organizations. The position also applies Operational Risk Management, follows safe work practices, and uses maintenance and trend data to maintain and improve system performance.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
Must submit an SF-50.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must meet the position's specialized experience requirements by the announcement closing date.
Specialized experience must demonstrate extensive knowledge of and experience with the technology, system interrelationships, and management of civilian or military navigation systems, including Mark 20 and Mark 20A Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), Runway Visual Range (RVR), and Fiber Optics Transmission System (FOTS).
Generally, experience at the next lower level (pay band H/Career Level III or equivalent) meets the minimum qualification requirements when it supports the demonstrated abilities identified in the application questionnaire.
Must address each mandatory demonstrated ability; failure to do so prevents further consideration.
Work history should provide specific examples that support the applicant's questionnaire responses and demonstrated ability levels.
Must complete pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening; the position is subject to designated or random drug and alcohol testing.
Must complete and receive favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) background investigation before appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
A supervisory endorsement form is required by the announcement closing date if selection would constitute a promotion.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The selected person may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level technical support for complex legacy and newly developed systems used in the NAS.
Integrate, restore, test, and evaluate new services, service components, hardware and software systems, and processes.
Serve as technical specialist and project manager for major projects and program areas, resolving technical problems and coordinating solutions.
Evaluate diagnostic data from multiple integrated systems and use it to identify deficiencies and support timely restoration of NAS equipment, systems, and services.
Assist with repairing or restoring services and systems, advise on backup-system availability, and report the status of critical events.
Monitor employees as a project or team leader.
Manage SSC projects from initial planning and review of drawings and specifications through implementation, Joint Acceptance Inspection, and asset disposition.
Serve as the SSC point of contact for locally completed projects and projects performed by outside contractors.
Identify staffing, funding, materials, and equipment requirements for projects and track the use of project resources.
Train, mentor, guide, and advise FAA employees, contractors, technicians, and trainees on technical and operational issues.
Prioritize SSC workload using technical expertise and an understanding of user and stakeholder needs.
Integrate Operational Risk Management into planned activities and involve customers and users in implementation and planning.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment and safe work practices during restoration and maintenance activities.
Collaborate with system users, planners, engineers, and contractors to accept new or modified systems and resolve installation or improvement problems.
Represent the organization as a technical point of contact and coordinate plans, provide technical guidance, interpret orders, and resolve problems with internal and external contacts.
Consult with external organizations, including the Department of Defense, airport management, contractors, utility companies, and foreign governments, to resolve mutual concerns and support FAA needs.
Develop white papers recommending system efficiency improvements through modification or application of existing or emerging technology.
Use maintenance and trend data to maintain and improve NAS performance and identify causes of system degradation.
Monitor the SSC preventive maintenance program, remove barriers to timely completion, and keep the SSC manager aware of resource needs.
Organize and assign resources for large work activities within established schedules.
Use Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Perform other duties as assigned.