DIRECT HIRE - Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (G- ENV, RAD, NAV, AUT, COM & F- ENTRY)

DIRECT HIRE - Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (G- ENV, RAD, NAV, AUT, COM & F- ENTRY)

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Anchorage, Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska, Juneau, Alaska, Kenai, Alaska, Ketchikan, Alaska, Birmingham, Alabama, Montgomery, Alabama, Fort Smith, Arkansas, Little Rock, Arkansas, Texarkana, Arkansas, Phoenix, Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, Bakersfield, California, Burbank, California, Costa Mesa, California, El Segundo, California, Fremont, California, Lancaster, California, Mather AFB, California, Monterey, California, Oakland, California, Ontario, California, Palm Springs, California, Palmdale, California, Paso Robles, California, Sacramento, California, San Diego, California, San Francisco, California, Stockton, California, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Craig, Colorado, Englewood, Colorado, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Grand Junction, Colorado, Longmont, Colorado, Pueblo, Colorado, Watkins, Colorado, Windsor, Connecticut, New Castle, Delaware, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Gainesville, Florida, Hilliard, Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, Miami, Florida, Orlando, Florida, Tallahassee, Florida, Tampa, Florida, West Palm Beach, Florida, Albany, Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, Chamblee, Georgia, Hampton, Georgia, Peachtree City, Georgia, Savannah, Georgia, Barrigada, Guam, Honolulu, Hawaii, Kahului, Hawaii, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Idaho Falls, Idaho, Aurora, Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, Moline, Illinois, Scott AFB, Illinois, West Chicago, Illinois, Evansville, Indiana, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana, South Bend, Indiana, Gardner, Kansas, Wichita, Kansas, Hebron, Kentucky, Louisville, Kentucky, New Orleans, Louisiana, Boston, Massachusetts, Burlington, Massachusetts, Falmouth, Massachusetts, Worcester, Massachusetts, Camp Springs, Maryland, Glen Burnie, Maryland, Augusta, Maine, Portland, Maine, Indian River, Michigan, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Marquette, Michigan, Traverse City, Michigan, Farmington, Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Bridgeton, Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, Weldon Spring, Missouri, Saipan, Mariana Island, Northern Mariana Islands, Jackson, Mississippi, Bozeman, Montana, Great Falls, Montana, Charlotte, North Carolina, Fayetteville, North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina, Bismarck, North Dakota, Fargo, North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Grand Island, Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Lebanon, New Hampshire, Merrimack, New Hampshire, Nashua, New Hampshire, Atlantic City, New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Roswell, New Mexico, Fallon, Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada, Reno, Nevada, Albany, New York, Newburgh, New York, Ronkonkoma, New York, Syracuse, New York, Westbury, New York, Columbus, Ohio, Dayton, Ohio, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Eugene, Oregon, Klamath Falls, Oregon, Portland, Oregon, Redmond, Oregon, Salem, Oregon, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, Erie, Pennsylvania, Lester, Pennsylvania, Middletown, Pennsylvania, Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Warwick, Rhode Island, Charleston, South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, Huron, South Dakota, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Blountville, Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, Amarillo, Texas, Austin, Texas, Dallas, Texas, El Paso, Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, Harlingen, Texas, Houston, Texas, Lubbock, Texas, Midland, Texas, Tyler, Texas, Cedar City, Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, Dulles Airport, Virginia, Leesburg, Virginia, Roanoke, Virginia, Warrenton, Virginia, Burlington, Vermont, Bremerton, Washington, Richland, Washington, Seattle, Washington, Spokane, Washington, Green Bay, Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Martinsburg, West Virginia, Casper, Wyoming, Cheyenne, Wyoming

Salary Range: $68863 - $82154 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is an entry-level (F or G band) Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS). All duties of an ATSS are tied to maintaining safe and efficient operating capacity of the vast and complex network or electronics systems required for the world's largest air traffic control and navigation system. ATSS personnel install, evaluate, maintain, modify and certify facilities, services and equipment that support the National Airspace System (NAS).

Major Duties:

• Responsibilities at the F band include, but not limited to the following: At this level, the ATSS performs basic, progressively more difficult assignments, receives academic and on-the-job instruction in fundamentals of the appropriate discipline, acquires and applies basic technical knowledge and limited experience to accomplish assignments. These responsibilities are associated with acquiring basic knowledge and hands-on experience leading to the ability to perform coordination, operation, repair, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, modification, flight check, certification, and documentation activities on all or some of the discipline specific systems and services. Responsibilities at the G band include, but not limited to the following: At this level, the ATSS has a working knowledge and understanding of the impact of specific system performance in providing NAS-wide services and has full maintenance and operational responsibility for a single system or for the integration of multiple systems and services. Performs routine assignments independently, receiving little or no technical guidance. Utilizes and interprets FAA orders, technical manuals, manufacturer's instructions, procedures and other publications as required to complete multiple and complex work assignments. Applies practical judgment and discretion to select the most appropriate method to complete the work assignment. Supervisor furnishes general instructions on the scope of work, time limitations, and priorities. All ATSS should have a foundation of basic knowledge supplemented by work experience or formal education in order to perform in this position such as: knowledge of basic electronic and/or electrical theory; have the aptitude for solving mathematical problems (algebra and/or trigonometry to perform electronic/electrical calculations); read and interpret technical drawings; and apply basic physics theory. The developmental ATSS must use electronic test equipment required for maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing of NAS equipment/systems as well as use proper personal protective equipment and safety procedures while accomplishing work assignments. The ATSS's work out of offices located at or near airports and on service equipment located on airports, in Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCT), Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC's), and other remote facilities. In some cases, they may have work assignments located in open fields, on towers and on remote mountain tops or offshore. Candidates must be able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others. The ATSS may be required to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; climb stairs/ladders up to 100 feet; be able to bend or stoop for extended periods; work in diverse environmental conditions (outside/extreme weather); work rotating shifts, weekends and/or holidays; possess a valid driver's license, and possibly travel away from home up to 75% of the time. Visual acuity (including color and near), hearing acuity, and clear and effective speech communication may be required for safety related duties. Newly hired ATSS's may spend a significant amount of time attending formal training at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, OK.

Qualifications: Group Coverage Standard for Administrative and Management Positions in conjunction with the Individual Occupational Requirements for DOT/FAA Airway Transportation Systems Specialist, FV-2101. QUALIFICATIONS at the FV-F LEVEL based on WORK EXPERIENCE: To be QUALIFIED: Applicants must document 3 years of full time (40 hours per week) general work experience 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 this position. To be WELL QUALIFIED: Applicant must document 1 year of full time (40 hours per week) more specialized work experience 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 related to the ATSS discipline specific systems and services. Applicants must include examples and detailed work experience in their resume. QUALIFICATIONS at the FV-F LEVEL based on EDUCATION: Applicants must document a 4-year course of study or at least 24 semester hours leading to a bachelor's degree in one of these fields: computer science, mathematics, electronics, physical sciences, information management, engineering, telecommunications, or other fields related to this position. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. QUALIFICATIONS at the FV-F LEVEL based on a COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be qualifying for this position. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify. QUALIFICATIONS at the FV-G LEVEL based on EXPERIENCE: To be QUALIFIED: Applicants must document 1 year of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the next lower level, that demonstrates an extensive knowledge of basic electricity and electronic theory; knowledge and ability to use tools, materials, and various types of specialized test equipment for the maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing of COMMUNICATIONS, NAVIGATIONAL AIDS, AUTOMATION, RADAR, AND ENVIROMENTAL SYSTEMS such as: Software Programmer, Boiler Repair, Power Distribution Systems, Satellite Communications, Fire Control, TACAN airborne equipment, GPS repair, Home Based Hardware installations, Civil Engineering, other airborne equipment, and other similar equipment and systems. To be WELL-QUALIFIED: Applicants must document 1 year of specialized work experience with extensive knowledge and skill in the repair, installation, analysis, maintenance, troubleshooting, modification, and certification on COMMUNICATIONS, NAVIGATIONAL AIDS, AUTOMATION, RADAR, AND ENVIROMENTAL SYSTEMS such as: Industrial HVAC, Radio Controlled Equipment, Hardware Configuration, Sonar, TACAN ground equipment, Commercial/Industrial CPU Servicing, Instrument Landing Systems, Surface Search Radar, IFF, other ground-based equipment, and other similar equipment and systems. Applicants must include examples and detailed work experience in their resume. QUALIFICATIONS at the FV-G LEVEL based on EDUCATION: Applicants must provide documentation of one of the following: 1) Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 2) 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR 3) LL.M.; if related. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. QUALIFICATIONS at the FV-G LEVEL based on a COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be qualifying for this position. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify. FV-F KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: -Knowledge of basic electronics theory and/or basic electro-mechanical theory. -Basic knowledge of electronic test equipment commonly used to align, adjust and maintain electronic and/or mechanical equipment/ systems. -Basic experience with troubleshooting and repairing electronic and/or mechanical equipment/systems. -Ability to apply basic knowledge of electronics and/or electro-mechanical theory to troubleshoot and diagnose/repair electronic and/ or electro-mechanical equipment/systems. FV-G KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: - Experience with electronics theory and/or electro-mechanical theory, and electronic test equipment. - Troubleshooting and repairing specialized Radar, Navigational Aids, Communications, Automations and Powered Environmental equipment and systems. - Knowledge of electronic and/or electrical theory; aptitude for solving mathematical problems (algebra and/or trigonometry to perform electronic/electrical calculations); read and interpret technical drawings; and apply basic physics theory. - Experience with tools, materials, and various types of electronic test equipment required for maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing of NAS equipment/systems. - Ability to apply knowledge of electronics and/or electro-mechanical theory to troubleshoot and diagnose/repair electronic and/or electro­mechanical NAS equipment/systems using electronic test equipment and technical drawings. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT ALL WORK EXPERIENCE DESCRIBED ABOVE.

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. We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes. 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. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-01