Summary This position is located in Air Traffic Organization, Western Service Area, Technical Operations, ATC Facilities, Engineering Services (AJW-2W), NAV/AIDS Construction/Installation Center, AJW-2W14F. The incumbent performs highly specialized technical work associated with analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluating the most complex systems for which FAA is responsible. Responsibilities Plans, coordinates, and performs work with a high degree of independence keeping the manager informed of significant problem areas. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the NAS as an integrated system in order to deal with unusual problems or unanticipated issues. Independently evaluates the functional status of systems and facilities. Performs multiple, varying and complex projects. Applies experience and technical knowledge to review installation designs and specifications, prepare material take-off lists, manage project logistics, purchase materials, determines and implements construction methods, evaluates and prepares risk mitigation plans, installs/constructs/integrates equipment and systems, complies with safety procedures, tests and troubleshoots issues, coordinates activities with stakeholders, provides project status updates, attends project meetings, executes site surveys, participates in CAl's and JAI's, and performs other project related tasks. Incumbent may be called upon to provide guidance and training to other employees. Work is reviewed in terms of appropriateness of actions taken, thoroughness, and the achievement of overall objectives. Work may have direct impact on air traffic control operations. Contacts are internal and external to the organization such as, but not limited to, State and Federal agencies, Defense (DoD), airport management, contractors, and utility companies. Incumbent maintains technical competency on legacy systems, as well as obtains the skills to install, integrate, maintain, and restore new, technologically advanced, systems. Uses appropriate technical documentation for guidance in performing work. Exercises practical judgment and discretion in accomplishing work assignments. Possesses broad knowledge of FAA policies and procedures pertaining to the work environment (i.e. OSHA, NEC, HR Directives, etc.). Demonstrates sound knowledge of administrative tools and policies related to the accomplishment of work. The G band is considered developmental and requires less responsibility/complexity and more supervision. The incumbent may be required to solder and de-solder electrical components as necessary for the installation of equipment in the NAS. Physical requirements may include use of basic hand tools and power tools as required for the installation of electronic equipment. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to climb antenna towers, poles, or structures in excess of 50 feet above the ground. The H band is considered the full journeyman level. This position has a full performance grade level of FV-856-H, and the incumbent may be promoted non-competitively upon meeting the promotion criteria as stated in the PASS Collective Bargaining Agreement. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position at the FV-G (FG/GS-10-11) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-F, FG/GS 4-9 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: Experience with installation, maintenance, and modification of electronics and environmental equipment. Equipment may include but is not limited to equipment related to radar systems, navigational aid equipment such as lighted and distance measuring equipment, communication systems such as radio/microwave communications. To qualify for this position at the FV-H (FG/GS-12) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G, FG/GS 10/11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: Work as an electronics installation technician demonstrating a theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic principles, and of the characteristics, function, operation and capabilities of a variety of types of electronic equipment. Work includes but is not limited to installation, inspection, troubleshooting and repair of systems and system components such as computers, navigation and communications equipment, and electronic data communications equipment. Education 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/financialdisclosure_requirements The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. 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 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 KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you choose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resources Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed 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. All or none of the applicants may be interviewed. This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by PASS: Regional Tech Ops and AEA. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA