SummaryA Technical support employee that is capable of supporting technical programs (i.e... Planning and requirements, and Airspace and procedures), project, policies and procedures associated with air traffic.
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Incumbent applies experience and advanced knowledge of cartographic processes and procedures including: collecting, evaluating, verifying and selecting information; preparing, developing, constructing, and producing radar, video, aeronautical and other types of charts and visual aids based on accrued information. Prepares statistical graphs and pictorial illustrations for use by operational, support, and administrative personnel. Performs multiple and varying tasks associated with the cartographic process, which requires expertise in the collection, evaluation, selection and verification of information and the knowledge and skills to originate from the data; accurate aeronautical and special purpose charts, maps, graphs, and pictorial illustrations. Develops methods to meet cartographic requirements using computer mapping technology, drawing upon traditional manual cartographic experience and techniques. Cartographic requirements include, but are not limited to, design and creation of charts and maps depicting navigational aids and hazards; Minimum Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)/Altitudes (MIA); fixes; airports; warning areas; compulsory and non-compulsory reporting points; obstructions; military operational areas; boundaries for airspace stratifications; Center boundaries; Approach Control boundaries variances; operational deviations; and all annotations thereof.
Contacts typically are internal and external. Internal contacts frequently involve more than one major subdivision or LOB/staff office and are with managers and other employees to share information, coordinate efforts, discuss the statuses of assignments, and identify resources needed to complete assignments. External contacts typically are with customers and other parties concerning information or technical findings related to assignments.
Established policies and procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow considerable discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach(es) or recommend new approaches. Typically works under limited instructions that are provided by a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced employee.
Work is reviewed periodically, typically through status reports and at completion, to ensure policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or work activities.
Incumbent is also responsible for the compilation of data and will analyze, track, monitor and report on programmatic and management actions in support of the organization's mission. May recommend changes and/or solutions to routine procedural problems. Uses complex programs to develop and produce the products to the requested detail, scale/size, and quality. Organizes and adjusts priorities as needed to complete tasking in accordance with the needs of the facilities.
Recognizes changes in mission requirements and communicates current and future needs of the cartography duties. Responsible for requesting expendables and equipment needed to perform this task. Analyzes chart change, Notice to Airmen, personnel requests, and procedural publication information. In addition, tracks and updates operational and training information using multiple complex programs in a timely manner with minimal over-site for several air traffic facilities ensure compliance with day-to-day projects.
On occasion, incumbent will be required to work evening/night hours to support scheduled 56-day cycle chart updates.
Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time and assisting a Support Manager, Program Manager, and staff to plan and use assigned resources to accomplish projects/programs/activities. May identify and request additional resources, as needed.
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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).
- Successful completion of a security investigation will be required
QualificationsTo qualify for this position at the H-band: 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 is described as: Cartographer experience and technical computer programing. To qualify for this position at the I-band: you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12 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 is described as: Cartographer experience and technical computer programing. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
EducationEducation must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(https://www.ed.gov/accreditation).
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Additional informationWe 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
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In lieu of providing a 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 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 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.
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