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About the FAA Employment Information
Business Component: New England Region, Air Traffic Organization, Eastern Service Area, Technical Operations, Boston ARTCC District, WEB6-BOS
Sample of Duties: The purpose of this position is to serve on a familiarization and training level towards promotion to an Airway Transportation Systems Specialist position. The ...
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No Permanent Change of Station (PCS) payments are authorized.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizen
Salary includes locality payment of 24.80%.
No Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses will be paid.
Must be enrolled in the BEET or BCOT - Wentworth Institute of Technology
DUTIES:
The purpose of this position is to serve on a familiarization and training level towards promotion to an Airway Transportation Systems Specialist position. The student receives progressive indoctrination in the basic elements of electronics and electrical systems and in related policies, objectives, publications, tools, technical equipment, nomenclature, work techniques, mathematics, algebra, trigonometry, and electronics/physics. Receives informal/formal facility on-the-job training. Completes directed studies and takes supervised final examinations. Work assignments consist of working with higher level specialists in order to observe operations of systems and subsystems, noting analysis and evaluation procedures applied and receiving instructions on the maintenance and related criteria and guides involved. Based upon detailed instructions from supervisors, leads, or more experienced employees, performs assigned tests, adjustments, and related tasks to demonstrate progressive understanding of training received (basic theories, principles, applicable equipment, etc.).
Trainee will work closely with journey-level Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (FV-2101) in one or more discipline areas: Communications, Radar, Navigational Aids, Automation and/or Environmental. Student trainees will be expected to meet academic, performance, conduct and standards set forth by the approved Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) college and the FAA. Trainee's work is reviewed regularly during the assignment, and at completion, to ensure timeliness and all aspects of quality. Trainees regularly refer problems and work issues to supervisors, leads, or more experienced employees for guidance. Has established policies and guidance, with little or no room for discretion.
Description of the Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) Internship Program:
This internship program was established by the FAA to provide work experience opportunities for students pursuing an electronics career while currently enrolled in approved CTI curriculum at approved CTI Colleges. This program provides a mutual benefit to the student trainee and the FAA. Student trainees are able to integrate their classroom knowledge with hands-on training in an actual work environment. The student will ultimately benefit when he or she enters the job market. The FAA in turn views the student trainee as a prospective employee and is able to evaluate his or her employment potential by observing his or her performance.
Participation in FAA CTI Internship Program:
The CTI Internship Program requires that the student trainee will complete a minimum of 640 hours of career-related work experience with the FAA and to successfully complete the requirements of the CTI curriculum. The 640 hours of work experience must be completed on or before graduation date. Work hours will be coordinated around the student's academic course schedule. The student shall maintain a 2.0 grade point average (GPA), based on an average scale of 4.0 during the internship. Upon entrance into the CTI Internship Program, all course work shall be completed at the same approved CTI College.
Upon successful completion of the internship program, student trainees may be converted to either the FV-2101, Airway Transportation Systems Specialist or FV-0856, Electronics Technician job series as a prospective employee. If offered employment by the FAA, converted student trainees may be placed at any location nationwide, at their own expense.
May be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
In addition, newly converted employees will report to the FAA Academy and will be required to successfully complete Technical Operations Hiring Training Cirriculum (OHTC) program requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
In addition to meeting the requirements of the CTI program, applicants must have the following basic qualification:
FV-C: Completion of 1 academic year of post-high school study
U.S. Citizen
Salary includes locality payment of 24.80%.
No Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses will be paid.
Must be enrolled in the BEET or BCOT - Wentworth Institute of Technology
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated.
BENEFITS:
FAA offers an excellent comprehensive benefits programs. To learn more about the federal government benefits, please click here.
OTHER INFORMATION:
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Travel may be required.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Applicants must meet all the following requirements:
1.Current U.S. citizenship; and
2.At least 16 years old; and
3.Currently enrolled in the CTI approved curriculum at the approved CTI College; and
4.Maintain a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher based on a 4.0 scale in all major fields of study; and
5.Enrolled for a minimum of two semesters and have completed at least 12 hours in the core curriculum of a two year associate degree program; or
6.Enrolled for a minimum of four semesters with a junior level college standing prior to applying to the four year baccalaureate degree program.
***Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement***
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS must be mailed to: Attn: Katrina Newlin
FAA/New England Region
ANE-14 Human Resource Division
12 New England Executive Park
Burlington, MA 01803
Only supplemental documentation: veterans documents, curriculm checklist, official transcripts, letter of recommendation and other required documents listed in this announcement under "Required Documents" MUST be faxed to: 781-238-7283
ATT. Katrina Newlin on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should include the announcement number.
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL, ONLY BY FAX.
Position can be filled on a full-time or part-time basis. The salary cited above is based on a full-time schedule. If the selectee works part-time, the salary will be pro-rated depending on hours worked.
All or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
Temporary Appointment: Permanent Federal employees selected for this position must be willing to accept a temporary appointment.
Security Requirement: This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
FAA's Core Compensation Plan: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/policy_guidance/hr_policies/hrpm/comp/comp_ref
Veterans' Preference: If you have completed your active military service and are claiming veterans' preference, a DD 214 (Member 4) must be faxed with supplemental documentation. If claiming 10-point veterans' preference, both a DD Form 214 (Member 4) and a SF-15 must be faxed with supplemental documentation. If you are claiming 10-point preference on the basis of a disability, you must also include appropriate documentation from the service or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If you are still on active duty and are claiming veterans' preference, you will be granted a 5-point tentative preference if your application shows that you have the required service (i.e. served in a war, campaign or expedition). At the time of appointment, you must produce a DD Form 214 documenting that your service was honorable.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service Law.
You may redact your Personally Identifiable Information (SSN, DOB) prior to faxing your supplemental documentation.
This is a bargaining unit position.
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