IT Specialist (Systems Administration)

Summary

Serves as a Computer Specialist with the NAS Security and Enterprise Operations (NASEO) TFMS & NAIMES Services Team.

Duties

• Incumbent applies experience and technical knowledge applicable to his/her discipline to accomplish assignments and to develop plans and techniques to improve database performance, and stability. Performs multiple, varying, and day-to-day assignments. Understands how his/her technical area interacts with or is affected by other disciplines, and considers the objectives of the major subdivision and LOB/SO when developing, integrating, and implementing solutions to diverse, complex problems. Contributes to the preparation of management/technical reports or contractual documents, and may communicate the overall results of a project or work activity to FAA management, industry, and other external parties. Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or a more experienced technical specialist. Identifies and informs management of problems that require their attention. Work is reviewed periodically, typically at major milestones and at completion, for technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity. Collaborates with Air Traffic Systems Operations, Technical Operations National Operations Control Center (NOCC), Program Management Office (PMO), and other Tech Ops personnel as needed, regarding scheduling & execution of NAS Aeronautical Information Management System (NAIMES) and TFMS maintenance activities ensuring little to no impact to NAS operations. Participates in monthly NAIMES and TFMS PMRs and provides input on contract performance and makes recommendations through the Manager and COR. Must be able to effectively express ideas and resolve divergent viewpoints with tact and diplomacy. The ability to prepare acceptable written material is required. Incumbent may be required to be available for call back and emergency restoration after hours. Work well with others team members and across other organizations. Provides day-to-day Postgres and Oracle database support for operational and non-operational National Airspace Systems (NAS) under NAIMES and TFMS. Provides monthly operational chart cycle updates to critical TFMS and NAIMES database systems. Provides scheduled and unscheduled critical database support to NAS database systems, providing primary and secondary recovery services located at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City and the William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City New Jersey.

Qualifications

For additional information please view the complete OPM qualification standard for the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for IT Specialist, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H / FG/GS-12. 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 is: Experience with Linux and/or Unix operating systems applying NAS technologies and methodologies, to solve system problems and develop improved processes to support a 24x7 coverage in the event of unscheduled outages impacting critical Traffic Flow Management System (TFMS) services. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Interviews: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

How to apply

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position. You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible. You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.