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Summary Serves as an Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (Coordinator) at the Gardner SSC. Responsible for performing a variety of functions directly related to the operation of the National Airspace System (NAS). Focus is on the availability and reliability of the services and products provided to the users of the NAS. Responsibilities Recognized as the subject matter expert and principal technical specialist on legacy and newly developed systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area. Provides the highest organizational level of technical support associated with analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible. Evaluates diagnostic data from multiple systems that are integrated to support a network of services or service products. Evaluation of this data is used for correcting deficiencies on Contractor Acceptance Inspection (CAI)/Joint Acceptance Inspection (JAI) and resolving event-based certification issues necessary for the timely restoration of equipment, systems, and services within the NAS. Responsible for all aspects of the SSC projects from initial planning, drawing and specifications review, implementation, JAI, and the disposition of assets. Identifies requirements (staffing funds, materials, equipment, etc.) to accomplish projects and tracks the use of project resources. Integrates Operational Risk Management (ORM) into all planned activities ensuring that all customers and users of services are included and involved in implementation and planning. Provides training, mentoring, guidance, and advice to other employees, technicians, and trainees regarding difficult technical or operational issues. Assists with the repair and/or restoration of services or systems, provides guidance on the availability of backup systems, and upward reports the status of critical events. Established policies and procedures furnish guidance for most assignments, but considerable discretion is allowed to select the most appropriate approach or to develop new solutions. Focuses on overall NAS systems performance and causes of system degradation. Collaborates with system users, planners, engineers, and contractor personnel for acceptance of new or modified systems and provide assistance for resolving problems with the installation or improvements. Possesses a working knowledge of the FAA policies and procedures pertaining to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Facility and Systems Security, Environmental Compliance Assessment Protocol (ECAP), National Electrical Code (NEC) and Human Resource Directives. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications 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, FV-H/FG-12/Level III or equivalent meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the Demonstrated Abilities identified in the 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 the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. Failure to submit Demonstrated Ability statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Supervisor Endorsement. If your selection for this position would be considered a promotion, then a supervisory statement endorsing your candidacy (Career Level III to Career Level IV) is required by the closing date of this announcement. The endorsement must include the announcement number. You may upload your document with your application. Supervisory Endorsement is not required for ingrade/downgrade candidates. Education Education may not be substituted for experience for this position. 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 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. Notes: You must apply online to receive consideration for this position. Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered. Equal or lower pay band/level applications will be accepted. If one qualified applicant is interviewed, then all qualified applicants must be interviewed IAW PASS CBA. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation pay plan: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA