IT Specialist (Systems Administration)
What you'd do
Serves as a Computer Specialist with the NAS Security and Enterprise Operations (NASEO) TFMS & NAIMES Services Team.
Major 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.
What you need to qualify
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 complex database 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.
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