Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist
About This Position
This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Technical Operations Services, Operations Support Directorate, Spectrum Engineering Services Group providing management oversight over one of three service teams. These Team assigns radio frequencies, performs coverage analysis and resolves radio frequency interference for the service areas.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J, FG/GS-14 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered. 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 later 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. The Specialized Experience is defined as: Experience evaluating the impact of proposed changes, system modifications, emerging technologies, and operational initiatives across multiple systems to determine the impact on system performance, safety, reliability, capacity, and continuity of air traffic operations.
Experience overseeing or leading radio frequency interference detection and spectrum management activities, ensuring compatibility with operational requirements and continued availability of services. *Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.* Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Major Duties
The Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist directs the work of subordinate employees and/or managers for more than one organizational project/program within a major subdivision. Work usually includes a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the Technical Operations Services (AJW) and Air Traffic Organization (ATO). Uses experience evaluating and studying the National Airspace System (NAS) to direct staff in identifying and mitigating risks within the NAS systems and equipment.
Integrates communications, surveillance, navigation, automation, spectrum management, and operational requirements to develop technical strategies and solutions that support the continued evolution and modernization of the NAS. Applies an advanced knowledge of the NAS equipment and systems to direct the technical work of subordinate staff, as it relates to the NAS operations, services, and equipment. Directs interdisciplinary technical teams in evaluating the operational performance, capability, and interrelationships of National Airspace System (NAS) communications, navigation, surveillance, automation, and supporting infrastructure to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the NAS.
Oversees technical activities involving radio frequency interference detection, spectrum management, frequency assignment tools, and supporting technologies to ensure compatibility with broader NAS operational requirements and continued availability of critical air traffic services. Leads NAS technical management and evaluation activities (e.g., evaluating NAS systems and capabilities, managing spectrum-dependent operations, assessing operational impacts, mitigating NAS risks, and guiding technical teams supporting NAS safety and efficiency). Evaluates the impact of proposed changes, system modifications, emerging technologies, and operational initiatives across multiple NAS systems to determine their effect on system performance, safety, reliability, capacity, and continuity of air traffic operations.
Has knowledge of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Telecommunications and Information Agency (NTIA), and Federal Communication Commission (FCC) rules and regulations concerning spectrum management in the United States. Directs the evaluation of alternative technical solutions, technologies, and system architectures to determine their feasibility, operational suitability, life-cycle impacts, and compatibility with existing and future NAS capabilities. Leads technical reviews involving complex NAS initiatives to ensure proposed solutions maintain interoperability among NAS systems, support operational requirements, and comply with FAA technical standards, policies, and safety objectives.
Applies advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision. Managerial duties typically affect employees and managers in more than one organizational unit/project/program, and include: planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking, recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, major subdivision and the ATO with subordinates, peers, and higher level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future.
Has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines.
Conditions of Employment
We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
How You Will Be Evaluated
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
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 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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements 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: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements.
Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement. In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and/or Technical Requirement, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each.
Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability.
Your answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided.
Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate. Unless previously completed, the incumbent must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this supervisory or managerial position. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Leadership & Management Dimensions and/or Technical Requirements listed in the announcement.
Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping referred to the selecting official for selection consideration. There will be (1) selection made in each of the following duty locations: LOCATIONS: El Segundo, California College Park, Georgia Fort Worth, Texas This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
How to Apply
Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.
You must apply online to receive consideration.
Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.
Required Documents
ALL applicants MUST submit the following: (1) resume with complete work history; and (2) a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action). For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible.
We are not responsible for incomplete, illegible or missing documents. Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement.
You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. Forms: SF-15 : Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference