Aviation Technical Systems Specialist

This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Safety and Technical Training Service Unit, Safety Directorate, in the Western Service Area Safety Group (1W30). This Group is responsible for monitoring safety reports and analyzing data and risk indicators to identify root causes of hazards and safety issues. Takes risk-based decisions and coordinates safety-related activities to influence air traffic, technical operations service areas, and field-based safety mitigations.

Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-I or FG/GS-13) that 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is as:

• Experience conducting airport surface operations, such as separating and controlling air traffic in a terminal/tower or as an aircraft pilot, to analyze runway incidents and incursions.

• Experience evaluating, installing or repairing airport technical equipment and systems to assess and evaluate reported event details and risks.

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.

*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. *

• In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position MAY be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment. The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility. Pay retention is not guaranteed.

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. **

Education cannot be substituted for experience.