Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (STARS System Specialist)

Federal Aviation Administration •

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

Serves as an Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS) who specializes in the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) in Kansas City, Missouri.

Duties

Performs a variety of functions directly related to the operation of the National Airspace System (NAS). Independently evaluates the functional status of assigned subsystems, systems, and facilities. Plans, coordinates, and resolves unique technical problems without managerial intervention. Coordinates and suggests solutions while making adjustments as necessary to deal with system outages and performance deterioration.

Recognized as a principal technical specialist on legacy and newly developed systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area. Performs work of broad scope and complexity with a high degree of independence. Responsibilities include integration, restoration, testing and evaluation of new advanced services or service component, hardware/software systems and processes. Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to protect the integrity of all components and systems to provide NAS service delivery. Initiates action to install, repair or restore systems and services. Evaluates diagnostic data from multiple systems to correct deficiencies on Contractor Acceptance Inspection/Joint Acceptance Inspection.

Acts in a security and administration role for STARS system. Conducts day-to-day monitoring and management of system and user activity that affect STARS information security. Performs hands-on operational and security duties that consist of security administration performance checks, and the review and management of user accounts, files, directories, and audit logs. Installs and reconfigures approved software and adaptions. Attends the STARS Systems Specialist course and follows all agency policy and guidance on the STARS systems.

Possess expert knowledge, skill or ability to perform the operation with the installation, maintenance, modification, repair, troubleshooting, flight check and certification of STARS. This discipline is heavily engaged in operations and maintenance of industrial computer systems including hardware and software applications in the corporate environment. In addition, this position maintains other electrical/mechanical equipment/systems necessary to ensure reliability of facilities on and off airports with the network of the NAS.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
Must possess a valid driver's license.

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: technical knowledge and experience with complex NAS systems, emerging technology, and legacy systems in the Terminal GNAS environment; knowledge and experience with Terminal Automation (STARS, STARS ELITE, etc.), Terminal RADAR (ASR-9, ASDE-X), Computer/Networked Base Tower Display Systems and other legacy Terminal NAS Systems.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a Selective Placement Factor (SPF). This means possession of this criteria is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criteria will be ineligible for further consideration.

Must possess expert knowledge or ability to perform the operation with the installation, maintenance, modification, repair, troubleshooting, flight check and certification of Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS).

Generally, experience at the next lower level, FV-H/FG-12/Level III or equivalent, and the possession of the Selective Placement Factor (SPF) meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the Demonstrated Abilities identified in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

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.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

Required Documents

Narratives for Demonstrated Abilities identified under Qualifications are mandatory. Failure to submit Demonstrated Abilities 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. Failure to submit will result in loss of consideration. Supervisory Endorsement is not required for ingrade/downgrade candidates. Only supplemental documentation (Supervisory Endorsement, SF-50) will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded to your application on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number. If you have trouble submitting any of these documents, they need to be emailed to me at Kelsey.R.Schmidt@faa.gov BEFORE the closing date of this announcement.

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/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Salary Range: $89,349 - $138,479

Job Ident #: 793337900

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Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (STARS System Specialist)

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