Airway Transportation Systems Specialist; ATSS; NAS Technical Evaluation Program Evaluator

This position is an NAS Technical Evaluation Program Evaluator (NSTEP) Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS), at this level are recognized as the subject matter expert in their field. ATSS personnel install, evaluate, maintain, modify and certify facilities, services and equipment that support the National Airspace System (NAS).

To qualify for this position, candidate must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that demonstrates an extensive amount 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 (Pay Band H/Level III or equivalent), meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as experience supports the DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES identified below.

In addition to your resume, in the space provided under each Demonstrated Ability
, you MUST provide a NARRATIVE justification on how you meet this ability. The justification 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 listed below. Eligible candidates may be ranked based on demonstrated abilities.

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Specialized Experience for I-Band: In addition to the Demonstrated abilities qualified applicants must demonstrate specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (FV-H or FG/GS-12). Specialized experience is experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically in or directly related to work of the position to be filled.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for NASTEP includes:

Examples of specialized experience include completion of equipment specific training and demonstrated field experience in maintaining and certifying facility types identified in FAA Order 6040.6, Appendix H, par. 2b(2); a working knowledge and experience in applying the guidance of current FAA Orders 6000.15, 6040.15, 6032.1 and all associated appendices by having performed maintenance logging activities to include facility/service interrupt coordination, corrective maintenance activities, periodic maintenance scheduling and completion activities and modification completions for FAA facilities.