Organization Location: Federal Aviation Administration, Technical Operations Field Service

PCS: No PCS Expenses will be paid.

Area of Consideration: All sources. Any U.S. Citizen may apply for this position. Applicants who applied under vacancy announcement FAA-AT-08-ATSS-101624 or FAA-AT-08-ET-101625 do not need to reapply.

Appointment Duration: Permanent

Job Status: Full Time

Duties: Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS) install and maintain electronic equipment and lighting aids associated with facilities and services required for aviation navigation to assure a reliable, safe, and smooth flow of air traffic. This involves work with radar, communications, computers, navigational aids, airport lighting aids, and electrical/mechanical support for facilities on and off airports within the network of the National Airspace System (NAS). It includes periodic maintenance (inspection and analysis of equipment with associated adjustments), corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and replacement of malfunctioning equipment, and certification. ATSSs could be involved with not only electronic equipment but also lighting aids and environmental support equipment for the NAS. Many ATSSs work out of offices located at or near airports and on service equipment located on airports, in Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCT), Automated Flight Service Stations (AFSS), in open fields, or even on remote mountain tops. It is often necessary to drive significant distances (100-200 miles) to reach facilities. ATSSs also work in Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC) maintaining equipment within the facility. ATSSs may be required to maintain entire facilities, including electronic equipment, electrical power distribution, emergency backup power, power conditioning systems, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; electronic equipment only; or power and HVAC systems only.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): No moving expenses will be paid.

Note: Employees entering into these positions must successfully complete training requirements in the first year of employment. Failure to complete training requirements may result in separation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Salary: The basic salary range is reflected above. The starting base salary for each level is as follows: FV-F - $33,700 FV-F+5% - $35,385 FV-F+10% - $37,070 FV-G - $39,400 Salary will be adjusted to include locality pay based on the duty location of the position.

Travel and Shift Work: Some ATSSs may be required to travel away from home up to 80% of the time. Some positions involve work that must be performed outdoors during various weather conditions. Most positions involve rotating shifts and weekend and holiday work.

Interview: An interview may be required. You may be asked to verify information you have provided on your application for employment with the FAA, such as proof of citizenship, military service, disability status, or selective service registration, or to supply copies of transcripts, military documents, references, or other supporting documentation.

Qualification Requirements: FV-F: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following: computer science, mathematics, electronics, physical sciences, information management, engineering, telecommunications, or other fields related to the position. OR 3 years of work experience, 1 year which was equivalent to at least FV-E, that provided a basic knowledge of the principles of electronics, mathematics, computers, aeronautics, or related areas, or an understanding, both theoretical and practical, of automated systems operation, integration, management, and maintenance. Experience may have been gained in occupations such as computer specialist, electronics technician, telecommunications specialist, engineer, or other work related to the position to be filled.

FV-F+5% 1 year of specialized work experience with at least 1 year equivalent to at least the FV-F level that provided the opportunity to acquire and the need to apply practical and theoretical knowledge of the principles, functions, and processes associated with electronics and electricity concepts; computer systems and information management concepts telecommunications concepts; and system management and integration methods.

FV-F+10% 1 year of specialized work experience with at least 1 year equivalent to at least the FV-F+5% level that provided the opportunity to acquire and the need to apply practical and theoretical knowledge of the principles, functions, and processes associated with electronics and electricity concepts; computer systems and information management concepts telecommunications concepts; and system management and integration methods.

FV-G 1 year of specialized work experience with at least 1 year at the FV-F+10% level that demonstrated extensive knowledge of and experience in the technology, system interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automated aviation, navigation, and electronics systems.

Evaluation Criteria: Applicants will be evaluated based on their responses to the online application and resume. Note: Do not submit an application/resume at this time. It will be requested when you are referred for employment consideration.

Physical Requirements: You must be able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position without hazard to yourself or others. Depending on the position, usable vision (including color vision and near vision), hearing, and speech may be required. You may also be required to lift and/or carry objects of about 20 to 50 pounds, as well as climb ladders and/or work in unusual or uncomfortable body positions or environmental conditions.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Program 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 preemployment or preappointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

Security Requirements: This position requires a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI), which may be completed after appointment.

How to Apply: Only the on-line application will be accepted. CLICK HERE to apply. Public access to the internet is available through various local sources such as libraries, schools, and state employment offices.

Contact Information: Aviation Careers Division    Ph: 405.954.4657    9-AMC-AMH-Aviation-Careers@faa.gov

Servicing HR Office:
    Aviation Careers Division
    PO Box 25082, AMH-300
    Oklahoma City,     OK    73125
    405.954.4657

Financial Disclosure 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.

Excepted Service: The FAA is an excepted service agency. Basic Federal employee benefits remain the same as other Federal agencies.

Privacy Act Requirements: Collection of personal identification data is authorized under the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579).

FAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on www.faa.gov/acr or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

Prohibition on Personal Use of Government Postage-Paid Envelopes: Use of postage-paid Government envelopes to file job applications is a violation of Federal laws and regulations. Applications submitted in postage-paid Government envelopes will not be considered.

FAA vacancy information and certain application forms are now available on the FAA's World Wide Web site at: http://jobs.faa.gov.

Non-citizens We are not accepting applications from non-citizens.

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