What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (STARS) position at Federal Aviation Administration?
Summary
Serves as an Airway Transportation Systems Specialist in the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS).
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Duties
Performs a variety of functions directly related to the operations of the NAS. Independently evaluates the functional status of assigned subsystems, systems and facilities. Plans, coordinates and resolves unique technical problems without managerial intervention, providing coordination and suggesting solutions, making adjustments as necessary to deal with system outages and performance deterioration.
Responsibilities include integration, restoration, testing and evaluation of new advanced services or service components, hardware/software systems and processes. Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to protect the integrity of all components and systems to provide NAS delivery. Initiates action to install, repair or restore systems and services. Review and evaluates all automation tickets.
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 the day-to-day hands on operational and security duties, performs security administration performance checks, reviews/manages user accounts, files and directories, reviews and analyze audit logs, attends the STARS Systems Specialist course, installs and reconfigures approved software and adaptions, performs user account management and follows all policy and guidance on the STARS system.
Reviews and evaluates all automation tickets. Works with air traffic and other stakeholders to eliminate erroneous tickets before forwarding to OSF.
Develops White Papers for the recommendation of enhancing efficiency of the systems by modification and application of existing or emerging technology. Focuses on the overall NAS systems performance and causes of system degradation. Collaborates with system users, planners, engineers and contractor personnel in the installation and testing of new or modified systems in identifying needed improvements or enhancements.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility appropriate to the position. Specialized experience may be experience that demonstrates an extensive knowledge of and experience in the technology, system interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automated aviation, navigation, and electronics systems.
Examples of specialized experience for this position includes: Knowledge, skill 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, Pay Band FV-H/Level III or equivalent FG/GS-12, meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the Demonstrated Abilities identified below.
NOTE: 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 that application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
Education
Not applicable
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Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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.
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
This is a temporary position not-to-exceed two (2) years; it may be extended or terminated anytime.
Demonstrated Abilities:
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.
Narratives for Demonstrated Abilities identified under qualifications are mandatory. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration. For your assistance in responding to each of the demonstrated abilities "things to consider"/instructions have been provided for each demonstrated ability at:
https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/media/AppendixVPromotionCriteria.pdf
Narratives for Demonstrated Abilities identified under qualifications are mandatory. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration.
INTERVIEW: If the agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Serves as an Airway Transportation Systems Specialist in the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS).
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Duties
Performs a variety of functions directly related to the operations of the NAS. Independently evaluates the functional status of assigned subsystems, systems and facilities. Plans, coordinates and resolves unique technical problems without managerial intervention, providing coordination and suggesting solutions, making adjustments as necessary to deal with system outages and performance deterioration.
Responsibilities include integration, restoration, testing and evaluation of new advanced services or service components, hardware/software systems and processes. Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to protect the integrity of all components and systems to provide NAS delivery. Initiates action to install, repair or restore systems and services. Review and evaluates all automation tickets.
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 the day-to-day hands on operational and security duties, performs security administration performance checks, reviews/manages user accounts, files and directories, reviews and analyze audit logs, attends the STARS Systems Specialist course, installs and reconfigures approved software and adaptions, performs user account management and follows all policy and guidance on the STARS system.
Reviews and evaluates all automation tickets. Works with air traffic and other stakeholders to eliminate erroneous tickets before forwarding to OSF.
Develops White Papers for the recommendation of enhancing efficiency of the systems by modification and application of existing or emerging technology. Focuses on the overall NAS systems performance and causes of system degradation. Collaborates with system users, planners, engineers and contractor personnel in the installation and testing of new or modified systems in identifying needed improvements or enhancements.
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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.
- Supervisor's endorsement (See Required Documents section).
- Valid state driver's license is required.
- This is a temporary position not-to-exceed two (2) years; it may be extended or terminated anytime.
Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility appropriate to the position. Specialized experience may be experience that demonstrates an extensive knowledge of and experience in the technology, system interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automated aviation, navigation, and electronics systems.
Examples of specialized experience for this position includes: Knowledge, skill 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, Pay Band FV-H/Level III or equivalent FG/GS-12, meets the minimum qualifications for this position as long as the experience supports the Demonstrated Abilities identified below.
NOTE: 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 that application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
Education
Not applicable
Preview Job Questionnaire
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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.
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
This is a temporary position not-to-exceed two (2) years; it may be extended or terminated anytime.
Demonstrated Abilities:
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.
Narratives for Demonstrated Abilities identified under qualifications are mandatory. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration. For your assistance in responding to each of the demonstrated abilities "things to consider"/instructions have been provided for each demonstrated ability at:
https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/media/AppendixVPromotionCriteria.pdf
Narratives for Demonstrated Abilities identified under qualifications are mandatory. Failure to submit demonstrated abilities statements will prevent you from receiving further consideration.
INTERVIEW: If the agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
Read more
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