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Summary Provide second level support for CSS-Wx. Perform testing and implementation of modifications, provide customer assistance, develop technical documentation and other maintenance activities for CSS-Wx. Responsibilities Development and review of the CSS-Wx system test procedures, test plans, test reports, and technical studies. Provides technical analysis and review of Technical Instruction Books and maintenance handbooks. Identifies new maintenance and testing methods and practices, and initiates efforts to incorporate them into maintenance documentation for assigned systems. Reviews high level program plans and specifications. Participates in the preparation and evaluation of technical studies. Participates in final designs and final cost estimates to support recommendations for modifications. Prepares and coordinates risk management reports to identify and mitigate project risks. Performs system integration, support, testing and evaluation of operational equipment. In addition, the selectee will: Be proficient and knowledgeable of FAA policies, proficient in project management and be able to apply this knowledge. Resolve technical issues that rise from test activities, many of which could not be resolved by other support organizations. Exercise independent judgment to apply policy and technical knowledge to resolve problems. Communicate technical or program matters as technical point of contact on projects, programs, or other work activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference- U.S. Office of Personnel Group Coverage Standard for Office Automation Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternate A), please refer to: 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-10-12. 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 testing NAS weather systems, proficiency in various testing methodologies such as Agile, experience in test case design, test execution, defect logging and regression testing, and the ability to write and maintain automated test scripts. 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. Selection may be made from this announcement or from ACT-ATO-24-AJW1711-90936 Education This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. 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/financial-disclosure-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 initial 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 KSAs name here, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose 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 based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource 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. This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by AFGE 200: OPS Support AT Tech Center. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA