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Are you a U.S. Citizen or national?

Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?

Have you served in the U.S. Armed Forces?

Veterans' Preference:

Military Service Period Dates:

Geographic Preferences

Are you willing to work at the following duty location:

Washington - Des Moines

Applicant-Preferred Conditions of Employment and Federal Service

1. What is the lowest grade or payband that you wish to be considered for:

2a. Are you currently a permanent FAA employee?

2b. Are you currently a temporary FAA employee?

2c. Are you currently a temporary FAA employee serving under the Retired Military Air Traffic Controllers Program?

2d. Are you a DOT employee working in an agency other than the FAA and have completed a one year probationary period or trial period?

3. Are you a:

Former permanent employee of the FAA who had successfully completed a one-year probationary period OR
Current or former permanent civilian employee from other competitive or excepted service agencies who have completed a one-year probationary period or trial period in the competitive or excepted service.

4. Are you a preference eligible and/or veteran who was honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active service?
Definitions of Preference Eligible and Active Service.

5. Do any of your relatives work for the agency or government organization to which you are submitting this application? (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister.)

5a. If question #5 is yes, please provide the relative(s)' name, relationship, and department, agency, or branch of the Armed Forces for which your relative(s) works in the space below.

Basic Qualifications

1. Do you have a professional engineering degree? A "Yes" answer to this question requires that the degree must meet one of the following two criteria:

Be from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, or
Include differential and integral calculus and courses more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics:
- Statics, dynamics,
- Strength of materials (stress-strain relationships),
- Fluid mechanics, hydraulics,
- Thermodynamics,
- Electrical fields and circuits,
- Nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties), and
- Any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics

2. Do you have a combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience -- that furnished

A thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and
A good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.

3. Are you currently registered as a professional engineer in any state, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico?

3a. If so, did you achieve this registration by means other than a test, for example, through state grandfather or eminence provisions?

3b. If you achieved this registration by means other than a test, please select the specialty field of your registration from the list to the right.

4. Have you passed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination or the test required for professional registration which is administered by the Boards of Engineering Examiners in the various states, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico?

4a. If so, have you completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree in engineering technology (BET) from an accredited college or university that included 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences?

4b. If so, have you completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree in engineering technology (BET) from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

If you are qualifying based on a BET from an ABET program, please select the specialty field of your engineering technology program from the list to the right.

5. Have you successfully completed at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences which included differential and integral calculus and courses more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics:

Statics, dynamics
Strength of materials (stress-strain relationships)
Fluid mechanics, hydraulics
Thermodynamics
Electrical fields and circuits
Nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties)
Any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

NOTE: A "Yes" answer to this question requires that the courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of a professional engineering curriculum in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

6. Have you successfully completed a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field (for example, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology)?

6a. If so, have you had (in addition to the degree) at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

Grade Level Determination

Determine Academic Achievement - Please select all that apply.

1a. Was your professional engineering degree a 5-year program of study including at least 160 semester hours?

1b. Did you graduate in the upper third of your graduating class?

1c. Was your grade point average 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum?

1d. Was your grade point average 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.

1e. Were you elected to membership in a national scholastic honor society listed by Association of College Honor Societies? NOTE: Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision.

1f. Have you completed all the requirements of a Federal baccalaureate level student trainee program, including 1040 hours of work experience, 320 hours of which were at the GS-5 level?

Specialized Professional Engineering experience is experience with non-routine engineering work that required and was characterized by (1) professional knowledge of engineering; (2) professional ability to apply such knowledge to engineering problems; and (3) positive and continuing development of professional knowledge and ability.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower grade in the Federal Service.

2. Please select the one statement from the following list that best describes your level of specialized experience as it relates to this position for which you are applying.
Examples of various levels of specialized experience.

Not Answered
A. I have less than 1 year of specialized experience at any level.
B. I have at least 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level (or equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-5 level in the Federal Service). The GS-5 is typically an entry-level trainee or developmental level, characterized by work on a limited range of assignments under close supervision.
C. I have at least 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level (or equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-7 level in the Federal service). The GS-7 level is typically a junior level employee or advanced entry-level trainee. Work is less limited in scope than the GS-5, and is done more independently, but is still subject to close review and specific guidelines.
D. I have at least 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level (or equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-9 level in the Federal Service). The GS-9 is generally no longer a trainee level; the scope of work is narrower, and the level of supervision is closer than for a full journeyman, but the employee has considerable latitude in planning and carrying out work.
E. I have at least 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level (or equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service). Work at the GS-11 typically involves a broad scope of responsibility, more variety, and less clear guidelines. Supervisory oversight generally consists of review of completed project to assure compliance with organization policies or regulations.
F. I have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent at the GS-12 (or equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service). GS-12 is typically full journey level. It involves a wide range of assignments or a few highly complex assignments, and requires planning and organizing, setting priorities, and working without clear or specific guidelines. Work is typically reviewed only to assess impact on overall organizational objectives.
G. I have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent at the GS-13 (or equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal service). Work at the GS-13 level typically involves performing multiple, varying, and complex assignments requiring advanced knowledge of engineering principles and limited direction. Established guidelines exist, but require considerable discretion to select the most appropriate approach or recommend new approaches. Work is typically reviewed at major milestones and at completion for technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project.
H. I have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent at the GS-14 (or equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-14 level in the Federal service). GS-14 engineers typically plan and accomplish highly complex and challenging projects (often as the principal technical specialist) under the minimal direction of a manager or team leader. Assignments frequently cross organizational boundaries. Broad policies provide general direction, but discretion is used to develop new and innovative approaches. Work is reviewed through status reports and at project completion for technical compliance and alignment with project requirements and/or other work activity.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

Please select the answer for the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to indicate your possession of the KSA in terms of the position for which you are applying.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that your work experience supports your answer. Your answer and associated work experience will be evaluated further to validate whether the answer that you selected is appropriate.

1. Ability to plan and organize work. This is the ability to understand assigned project or program objectives and assign and manage resources (time, labor, and project funds) by applying scheduling techniques or similar means to meet those objectives. The candidate should specify overall length and extent of large projects and/or program management experience. Include information on the role played in planning the program (i.e. project leader, team member, etc.) and with whom there was a requirement to coordinate in order to meet objectives.

Select the response that best describes your performance or use of the above question as it relates to the position for which you are applying.

Not Answered
A. I have never been required to use this knowledge, skill, or ability in current or previous jobs or have used it but received less than acceptable performance assessments from my supervisor.
B. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability on occasion in current or previous jobs and have received acceptable or better performance assessments in this knowledge, skill, or ability from my supervisor, OR I have successfully completed university, college, or vocational coursework in this knowledge, skill, or ability area.
C. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability on a regular and recurring basis in current or previous jobs and received an acceptable performance assessment in this knowledge, skill, or ability from my supervisor.
D. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability on a regular and recurring basis in current or previous jobs and received above acceptable performance assessments in this knowledge, skill, or ability from my supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) 1 Narrative (optional): You may provide a narrative below that supports your answer or, in lieu of a narrative, ensure that the work experience contained within your application package fully supports your answer.

2. Ability to communicate. This is the ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels in the exchange of ideas and information including giving and obtaining or selling ideas. This element also includes the ability to lead meetings and discussions. Describe the types of individuals and group contacts you have maintained and the purpose of those contacts describing the makeup and size of the audience. Also, include any training you have completed in this area.

Select the response that best describes your performance or use of the above question as it relates to the position for which you are applying.

Not Answered
A. I have not used this knowledge, skill, or ability in my current or previous jobs; OR, I have received performance assessments in this knowledge, skill, or ability area that are below acceptable levels from my supervisor.
B. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability to little extent in my current or previous jobs and have received acceptable or better performance assessments in it from my supervisor.
C. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability to some extent in current or previous jobs and have received acceptable or better performance assessments in it from my supervisor.
D. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability to a great extent in current or previous jobs and have received acceptable or better performance assessments in it from my supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) 2 Narrative (optional): You may provide a narrative below that supports your answer or, in lieu of a narrative, ensure that the work experience contained within your application package fully supports your answer.

3. Interpersonal and leadership skills as they relate to working in a team environment. This position requires the incumbent to interface with numerous entities within and outside the FAA, and to lead discussion and work groups. Skill in human relations, as they apply to establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships, is required. Identify any formal training you have had in this area, as well as any experiences which could demonstrate your persuasiveness; tact; assertiveness; Flexibility; willingness to listen to other points of view; and the ability to negotiate, deal with conflict, work as a catalyst in bringing about solutions to problems, and maintain a professional image.

Select the response that best describes your level of expertise and independence using the above question as it relates to the position for which you are applying.

Not Answered
A. I have no experience in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability.
B. I am developing in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability and perform work involving it on an occasional basis with the direct guidance and supervision of a higher-level expert who reviews my work products and provides coaching and direction.
C. I am considered competent in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability and have performed work involving it under the guidance and supervision of a higher-level expert reviewing work upon completion.
D. I am considered proficient in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability and have performed work involving it on a regular and recurring basis and with only occasional higher-level review.
E. I am considered an expert in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability and have provided training and instruction to others in the performance of work involving it.
F. I am considered an expert in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability and have supervised others in the performance of work and accepting or rejecting their work using this skill or knowledge.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) 3 Narrative (optional): You may provide a narrative below that supports your answer or, in lieu of a narrative, ensure that the work experience contained within your application package fully supports your answer.

4. Ability to apply program management and engineering concepts and principles to identify and solve technical problems. This position requires program management knowledge of the development, implementation, and oversight of programs and projects at the national and local level. The technical skill are in the NAS systems between the pilot and the air traffic controller.

Select the response that best describes your performance or use of the above question as it relates to the position for which you are applying.

Not Answered
A. I have never been required to use this knowledge, skill, or ability in current or previous jobs or have used it but received less than acceptable performance assessments from my supervisor.
B. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability on occasion in current or previous jobs and have received acceptable or better performance assessments in this knowledge, skill, or ability from my supervisor, OR I have successfully completed university, college, or vocational coursework in this knowledge, skill, or ability area.
C. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability on a regular and recurring basis in current or previous jobs and received an acceptable performance assessment in this knowledge, skill, or ability from my supervisor.
D. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability on a regular and recurring basis in current or previous jobs and received above acceptable performance assessments in this knowledge, skill, or ability from my supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) 4 Narrative (optional): You may provide a narrative below that supports your answer or, in lieu of a narrative, ensure that the work experience contained within your application package fully supports your answer.

5. Ability to acquire knowledge of systems used in association with the NAS. This position requires familiarity and specialized/applied knowledge of Enroute, Terminal, Communication, Surveillance, and Weather NAS Systems. Describe your background and familiarity with FAA and/or military terminal and/or Enroute, Terminal, Communication, Surveillance, and Weather NAS Systems.

Select the response that best describes your performance or use of the above question as it relates to the position for which you are applying.

Not Answered
A. I have never been required to use this knowledge, skill, or ability in current or previous jobs or have used it but received less than acceptable performance assessments from my supervisor.
B. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability on occasion in current or previous jobs and have received acceptable or better performance assessments in this knowledge, skill, or ability from my supervisor, OR I have successfully completed university, college, or vocational coursework in this knowledge, skill, or ability area.
C. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability on a regular and recurring basis in current or previous jobs and received an acceptable performance assessment in this knowledge, skill, or ability from my supervisor.
D. I have used this knowledge, skill, or ability on a regular and recurring basis in current or previous jobs and received above acceptable performance assessments in this knowledge, skill, or ability from my supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) 5 Narrative (optional): You may provide a narrative below that supports your answer or, in lieu of a narrative, ensure that the work experience contained within your application package fully supports your answer.

Demonstrated Abilities

Please select the answer for the following demonstrated abilities to indicate your possession of the demonstrated abilities in terms of the position for which you are applying.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that your work experience supports your answer. Your answer and associated work experience will be evaluated further to validate whether the answer that you selected is appropriate.

1. This position requires one or more broad, expert leadership level skills to support complex/multi-platform electronic engineering project and program management support work on several different NAS systems such as: Terminal/Enroute Surveillance Systems

Select the response that best describes your level of expertise and independence using the above question as it relates to the position for which you are applying.

Not Answered
A. I have no experience in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability.
B. I am developing in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability and perform work involving it on an occasional basis with the direct guidance and supervision of a higher-level expert who reviews my work products and provides coaching and direction.
C. I am considered competent in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability and have performed work involving it under the guidance and supervision of a higher-level expert reviewing work upon completion.
D. I am considered proficient in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability and have performed work involving it on a regular and recurring basis and with only occasional higher-level review.
E. I am considered an expert in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability and have provided training and instruction to others in the performance of work involving it.
F. I am considered an expert in the use of this knowledge, skill, or ability and have supervised others in the performance of work and accepting or rejecting their work using this skill or knowledge.

Demonstrated Abilities 1 Narrative (optional): You may provide a narrative below that supports your answer or, in lieu of a narrative, ensure that the work experience contained within your application package fully supports your answer.

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Geographic Preferences

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Grade Level Determination

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

Demonstrated Abilities