Duties

This position serves as the Content Architect and Full stack Developer for AJV-P12 and provides developer and programmer support and assistance to AJV-P on the design, development, and implementation of appropriate policy or guidance through publications. Responsible for updates and maintenance of key air traffic orders, manuals, and publications with the use of JSON, Oxygen XML, XSLT, HTML5, JavaScript, Python, Ruby programming languages. Performs Section 508 compliance, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.AA) verification and remediation. Additionally, the incumbent performs Quicksilver publication functions for key Air Traffic Control directives, which includes the FAA Orders JO 7340.2, 7400.2, 7610.4, the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP), and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), in order to incorporate changes and produce the final files necessary to publish, print, distribute, and post.

Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of computer science methods and techniques to store, manipulate, transform, or present information by means of computer systems for solving complex problems and develop improved technical processes or systems. He/she manipulates back-end data in Oxygen XML, GraphQL or JSON. As the computer scientist, he/she creates, customizes, and manages site collection and sub-site information for SharePoint. He/she writes fully testable code, maintain all web applications, and transform information. Uses using Python programming language and Jekyll static site generator to create and update websites.

He/she analyzes user requirements, design and develop multiple AJV-P intranet and internet sites, configures and deploys analytical tools for user experience improvement, and extract data from the analytical tools to provide metrics to support management decision making. He/she conducts analyses in the review and evaluation of program activities to ensure proper program integration and conformance to FAA and ATO policies, completeness, and adequacy of operations in meeting goals and objectives.

Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint web services to design and deploy multiple dashboards, metrics, and intranet sites for AJV-P. (Client Side Object Model and JavaScript Object Model). He/she uses the FAA Knowledge Sharing Network (KSN) to create document templates to support all National Airspace System (NAS) changes within the AJV-P directorate, and develop business work flows in Microsoft SharePoint to automate and support NAS document change procedures within AJV-P. Acts as principal technical specialist or as a project manager or team leader for large work activities.

He/she uses Adobe CQ5 to update and maintain various sites including the AJV-P intranet site, air traffic interpretations site, and other websites as required. Develop and present training materials pertaining to processing National Airspace System (NAS) changes and procedures associated with NAS change case files. Provides oversight of Document Change Proposal (DCP) formatting, and FAA Order JO 7000.5, Procedures for Submitting Changes to Air Traffic Control Procedures.

He/she develops, integrates and implements solutions to complex problems and recommends strategies for management's consideration. Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or a more experienced, works with management to solve problems. Work is reviewed rarely, typically though status reports and at project completion, to ensure technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Review the Additional Information Section of this vacancy announcement for important information regarding your COVID vaccine status.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.

Qualifications

Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-I or FG/GS-12) that is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as:

• Experience analyzing and maintaining internal websites and developing metrics.

• Experience conducting analyses in the review and evaluation of program activities to ensure proper program integration and conformance.

You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.

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 later 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.

*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position. *

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.

Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. **

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/admins/finaid/accred/index.html .

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.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. Evaluation of Education: Applicants should have sufficient knowledge to understand the fundamental concepts and techniques of computer science. Courses designed to provide an introduction to computer science techniques and methodologies, to problems of system design, and other specialized fields are acceptable. Courses or experience in teaching elementary, business, or shop mathematics are not acceptable.

If you are a current or former Federal employee, and you currently hold or previously held a position classified in the 1550 occupational series, you are not required to submit a college transcript provided you upload a copy of the SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, verifying your classification in the 1550 occupational series.

Applicants, who are not currently in the 1550 occupational series in the Federal Government and fail to provide a copy of an unofficial or official transcript will not receive further consideration for this vacancy. Upon selection, if not currently employed in the 1550 occupational series, you will be required to submit an official transcript prior to appointment. If you do not have an official transcript (original, with the raised seal), you should contact your school immediately to request it.

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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/working_here/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.

If selected, you will be required to provide information regarding your COVID-19 vaccination status for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

1) As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant, 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 KSA section, 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.

2) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm

3) This Level 1 (Low Risk) position requires favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) background investigation prior to appointment.

This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by AFSCME Local 1653.

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