Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (Service Delivery Specialist (SDS))

The Airway Transportation Systems Specialist serves as a Service Delivery Specialist (SDS) within the Technical Operations Directorates.

The Service Delivery Specialist (SDS) is considered a technical expert within the FAA on National Airspace System (NAS) systems, services and Technical Operations Control Center (TOCC) operations. The SDS will be the focal point for strategic development of and administration of TOCC procedures, training and quality assurance processes.

The position focuses on Service Delivery Management (SDM), predictability of NAS services, and prioritization of NAS services with Air Traffic, commercial airlines and general aviation aircraft. Applies experience and expert technical knowledge of NAS modernization, NAS systems and services as well as an expert knowledge of Technical Operations Control Center (TOCC) operations.

Applies expert technical knowledge to develop new concepts, systems, and innovative approaches, and to identify and resolve highly complex issues that often cross-organizational boundaries. The work directly supports the objectives of the agency and the safe and continual operation of the NAS. The SDS monitors service delivery and systems operations by means of automated remote monitoring and visually reported observations, and identifies indications of faults, degradation of service, or other abnormalities.

Integrates user services needs and prioritizes infrastructure operations and maintenance actions. Exercises control and direction of resources associated with delivery of NAS services. Monitors and evaluates trend data on a service area and nationwide basis to develop workable solutions for sustaining the NAS. Performs work providing leadership for highly complex and challenging technical activities.

Recognized as the principal expert for development of workable solutions for unanticipated situations adversely affecting operationally critical NAS systems/services. This may be accomplished using innovative concepts and approaches for problems that have resisted earlier efforts at resolution. Establishes and manages program goals and objectives; formulates project plans and presents them to upper management.

Serves as a senior project manager or team leader for large, challenging and complex work activities. Technical decisions are considered authoritative in his/her area of expertise. Develops, interprets, recommends changes, and has broad discretion to ensure compliance with organizational objectives and policies. Identifies, procures, distributes and tracks resources needed to accomplish large work activities.

Works with customers at high organization levels both inside and outside the FAA to resolve complex issues to ensure the integrity of NAS. Represents the FAA as a senior technical authority for major agency activities, emerging technologies and customer concerns. Coordinates with multiple air traffic entitles to shut down and restore facilities, systems, and services to prevent activities from disrupting air traffic operations.

Quickly resolves restoration problems with minimal impact to NAS. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but almost always require the development of new and innovative approaches. Often recommends new policies. Maintains the highest degree of technical knowledge on integrated systems within a broad area of expertise.

Keeps abreast of changes in technology and the new systems coming on-line. Provides recommendations to management for enhancement of systems and air traffic operations.

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 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 developing innovative concepts and approaches to resolve problems. Experience in developing innovative solutions to resolve NAS operational problems, which can have national or international implications. Generally, experience at the next lower level (Pay Band I/Level IV or equivalent), meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the Demonstrated Abilities.

IAW the Promotion Criteria Guidance for the Airway Facilities (AF) specialized workforce dated 2012, the Demonstrated Abilities are mandatory. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you possess 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.

Qualifications

must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Supervisor's Endorsement: If your selection for this position would be considered a promotion, then a signed ( wet ink or digital signature ) and dated supervisory statement endorsing your candidacy is required by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants who fail to submit the required documentation with appropriate signatures will not be considered.

Current FAA employee: You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50 including 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. Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position.

Incomplete Applications: Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. **Your application/resume must have your official title, grade and series in your work history. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Qualifications

must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date of the announcement will result in loss of consideration.

There is no positive education requirement.