Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (NAS)

Federal Aviation Administration • Fremont, CA

5d

About The Position

Airway Transportation Systems Specialists at this level are subject matter experts responsible for maintaining the safe and efficient operating capacity of the electronics systems supporting the National Airspace System (NAS). They install, evaluate, maintain, modify, and certify facilities, services, and equipment that support the NAS.

Serving as an NAS Area Specialist in a Service Operations Center (SOC), the incumbent focuses on the availability and reliability of NAS services and products. The role is the principal technical specialist for legacy and newly developed systems across a large facility or multiple facilities over a broad geographic area. It includes managing assigned NAS systems and facilities, providing high-level technical support for complex systems, and resolving problems independently. The incumbent coordinates restoration and maintenance work, manages operational risks, and reports information that may affect NAS operations. During non-administrative hours, the incumbent-in-charge represents management.

The position reports to the Service Operations Center Manager and receives general program assignments from a supervisor or higher-level manager. Work is performed with substantial independence and reviewed for compliance with policies, organizational objectives, and sound technical and programmatic judgment. The incumbent identifies and organizes resources needed for assignments and may serve as the organization’s primary point of contact for coordination with internal and external parties. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• A valid state driver's license is required.
• Must meet experience requirements demonstrating extensive knowledge of technology system interrelationships and experience managing civilian or military automated aviation, navigation, and electronics systems.
• Experience at the next lower level (pay band FV-H/level III or FG/GS-12 equivalent) generally meets the minimum qualifications when it supports the demonstrated abilities.
• Must provide a narrative statement for each Demonstrated Ability and Quality Ranking Factor; failure to respond online prevents further consideration.
• Qualifications must be met by the vacancy announcement closing date.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must submit an SF-50.
• Designated or random drug testing is required; the position is covered by the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
• Must complete a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) background investigation before appointment unless a waiver is obtained.
• Supervisor endorsement is required for promotion; it is not required for an in-grade move or downgrade.
• Education may not be substituted for experience.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• The selected candidate may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, coordinate, monitor, and maintain assigned NAS systems and facilities.
• Provide technical support for analyzing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, and evaluating complex FAA systems.
• Maintain and protect the integrity and safety of NAS components and systems.
• Analyze system problems and outages, seek timely resolution, and adjust operations in response to performance deterioration.
• Initiate timely repair or restoration of services and systems, considering backups, reconfigurations, service interruptions, and operational criticality.
• Report NAS information that could affect operations for Situation Awareness, including NOTAM and SAL Paging information.
• Represent management as the incumbent-in-charge during non-administrative hours.
• Integrate Operational Risk Management into restoration, scheduled maintenance, and planned projects, involving affected customers and users.
• Coordinate plans, projects, programs, and work activities with internal and external contacts; obtain information and resolve problems.
• Identify, organize, and assign resources required to accomplish large work activities within established schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed