Total 26 Contracts Specialist job vacancies in Transportation / Logistics category in Washington, District of Columbia

Are you an experienced or trained Nursery Practitioner looking for flexible work? By joining Hays, you will have the opportunity to work with experienced recruiters who have previously worked in the teaching profession.
Salary: £13 per hourContract: Day to Day/Fixed TermHours: Full Time

Your new Nurseries
We require Nursery Practitioners for Pre-Schools and Nurseries in the areas around Central London. We work with a large number of Early Years settings and, therefore, can offer you regular work. By working as a Nursery Practitioner, you have the flexibility on the days you wish to work, whether that is full-time or part-time. You can also choose if you would like to receive morning calls or to be pre-booked in advance.
The primary education team in London have a total of 30 years' experience with some in the team with teaching experience. We understand what it is like in the classroom and will support you all the way through with up-to-date training and a dedicated consultant who will cater to your needs and call you weekly to see how your week has gone.

About your role as a Supply Nursery Practitioner
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing high quality care, safeguarding and wellbeing of young children whilst ensuring that all policies and procedures are implemented at all times. You will also ensure all the children's needs are met and have a proactive approach to planning and implementing activities for the children. Some of your other duties will include:

• Preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
• Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health, and safety standards are met.
• Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment.
• Working within the framework of preschool's policies and procedures, and the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Developing and maintaining good communication with all members of the preschool and parents.
• Model good practice.
• Help keep the students on task and to build motivation.

What you will need to succeed
** Experience working within an Early Years setting** Good behaviour management and organisational skills** SEN experience ** You need to be flexible and willing to travel around the Central London area.** You must hold a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a DBS through Hays

What you will get in return
A dedicated consultant on handSupply work in your chosen year groupsTeaching assignments in your local area A competitive pay rate

What you need to do now
If you would like to be part of the Hays family, please click apply now.
If you are not looking for a new role and know of someone looking for day to day supply, please refer them to us, and we will reward you with a referral bonus of £350 in high street vouchers. You also qualify for the bonus if we place you in a long-term and permanent role or if you refer someone for this.
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Your new company
A global engineering consultancy in the heart of London known for their drive and passion for creating a sustainable world is looking for a Group Supply Chain Compliance Lead.


Your new role
You will work alongside the Group Head of Procurement & Supply Chain to develop processes and protocols to deliver required compliance, and then drive improvements in assurance and data quality in the supply chain. You will coordinate activities and priorities of global supply chain teams, ensuring a flexible approach that is able to react and respond to emerging needs.
You will build an intelligence network to get ahead of new requirements, risks, trends and shifts in supply chain compliance practice and expectations.
You will work closely with the relevant teams to ensure their procurement platform is fit-for-purpose and ensure they have high quality data and information to support their operations.


What you\'ll need to succeed
You will need significant experience of supply chain compliance requirements in a global or multi-regional environment. You will need experience of leading and/or designing efficient and effective approaches to excellence in supply chain compliance - such as robust audit chains. You will have experience of delivering change and improvement initiatives in complex environments involving diverse stakeholders
Knowledge of Procurement systems and platforms operating on a multi-regional or multiple business unit basis is a must; along with excellent communication and presentation skills


What you\'ll get in return
You will have an opportunity to grow within a reputable company offering great benefits and a hybrid work model.


What you need to do now
If you\'re interested in this role, click \'apply now\' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn\'t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Sourcing Specialist

Location: Barry CF63
Salary: £19.08 per hour
Hours: 40 per week Mon - Friday
Term: 10-12 months contract

The Role

As Sourcing Specialist you will actively engage and support clients in the businesses and functions to ensure that sourcing requirements are known, and that supplier quality and service levels meet expectations. You will be responsible for various sourcing activities pertaining to orders and contract management. The Sourcing Specialist will also support all clients in the business and functions that these category areas support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Negotiation, execution and implementation of commercial agreements and related work processes in accordance with the strategies within the commercial area / geography.
• Work with functional and business partners to understand business requirements and align sourcing strategy and implementation plans.
• Negotiates pricing, payment and delivery terms on spot orders as well as period contracts and executes the agreements.
• Engages with Stakeholders to clarify the scope of service, quality, volume and requirements for contract implementations and renewals.
• Manage escalations during project execution.​
• Manage Supplier Relationships including the commercial relationship. Monitors supplier performance against key performance indicators.
• Follow up and resolve quality complaints using our internal system.
• Utilizes available electronic Sourcing tools (e.g. Zycus) and SAP to the fullest capability, improving efficiency and effectiveness of the Purchasing process.
• Understand and practice appropriate work process governance and compliance.
• Work closely with the legal department to ensure contracts are appropriate.
• Responsible for Audits that may be conducted from time to time.
• Solve complex problems.
• Work independently with minimal guidance.

The Candidate:

• Strong data analysis skills to effectively identify value opportunities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, activities and tasks in a very busy environment.
• Exhibition of strong work ethic and responsiveness to earn respect of business partners.
• Effective negotiator, able to persuade others (internal and external clients) through effective communication skills.
• The ability to focus on value delivery and financial position to maintain sustainable competitive advantages.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree. A technical degree will be considered a major advantage.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Analytical skills, ability to work with large amounts of data.
• Negotiation skills or influencing the decision making process.
• Project management skills
• Proven ability to solve problems and think strategically.
• Three years purchasing experience together with purchasing software systems would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required. Other languages are welcomed but not critical

Thank you for reviewing this role, if you feel you are a suitable candidate please submit your CV for review, or call Sean on 01489 535 703

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Sourcing Specialist

Location: Barry CF63
Salary: £19.08 per hour
Hours: 40 per week Mon - Friday
Term: 10-12 months contract

The Role

As Sourcing Specialist you will actively engage and support clients in the businesses and functions to ensure that sourcing requirements are known, and that supplier quality and service levels meet expectations. You will be responsible for various sourcing activities pertaining to orders and contract management. The Sourcing Specialist will also support all clients in the business and functions that these category areas support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Negotiation, execution and implementation of commercial agreements and related work processes in accordance with the strategies within the commercial area / geography.
• Work with functional and business partners to understand business requirements and align sourcing strategy and implementation plans.
• Negotiates pricing, payment and delivery terms on spot orders as well as period contracts and executes the agreements.
• Engages with Stakeholders to clarify the scope of service, quality, volume and requirements for contract implementations and renewals.
• Manage escalations during project execution.​
• Manage Supplier Relationships including the commercial relationship. Monitors supplier performance against key performance indicators.
• Follow up and resolve quality complaints using our internal system.
• Utilizes available electronic Sourcing tools (e.g. Zycus) and SAP to the fullest capability, improving efficiency and effectiveness of the Purchasing process.
• Understand and practice appropriate work process governance and compliance.
• Work closely with the legal department to ensure contracts are appropriate.
• Responsible for Audits that may be conducted from time to time.
• Solve complex problems.
• Work independently with minimal guidance.

The Candidate:

• Strong data analysis skills to effectively identify value opportunities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, activities and tasks in a very busy environment.
• Exhibition of strong work ethic and responsiveness to earn respect of business partners.
• Effective negotiator, able to persuade others (internal and external clients) through effective communication skills.
• The ability to focus on value delivery and financial position to maintain sustainable competitive advantages.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree. A technical degree will be considered a major advantage.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Analytical skills, ability to work with large amounts of data.
• Negotiation skills or influencing the decision making process.
• Project management skills
• Proven ability to solve problems and think strategically.
• Three years purchasing experience together with purchasing software systems would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required. Other languages are welcomed but not critical

Thank you for reviewing this role, if you feel you are a suitable candidate please submit your CV for review, or call Sean on 01489 535 703

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Your new company
You will be joining a fast-growing specialist manufacturer in a central Hull location. In this role, you will work with their client base across the UK, EU and internationally. With the company in a strong growth position, this role offers excellent scope for career progression for a driven individual as well as the opportunity to work directly alongside the Directors of the company.

Your new role
In this role, you will be managing and coordinating the sales orders for your client base from initial query to delivery. With a strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering excellent customer satisfaction, you will take ownership by:

• Taking in orders
• Checking orders for discrepancies
• Liaising with the production team on timescales for production - highlighting bottlenecks and helping find resolutions.
• Communicating regularly with clients on updates on production and any delays
• Booking in deliveries with logistics companies, tracking and chasing that they are on time
• Producing and checking export documents for EU and International shipping (invoices, packing lists)
• Ongoing communication with the customers to update on order and delivery status

This role requires that you are an excellent communicator and problem solver, able to work collaboratively with wider teams and able to identify and help resolve issues.

What you'll need to succeed
3+ years of experience within customer service or administration
Ideally have experience of creating export paperwork (invoices and packing lists NOT customs documentation)
Background in shipping/logistics is highly desirable
Strong communication skills across all stakeholder levels
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Commitment to own career development


What you'll get in return
Salary negotiable up to £30,000 DOE
Excellent progression routes with aim to be in leadership team within 6-12 months
Strong on the job training and development


What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

As a Transportation Industry Analyst (Team Lead, Service Contracts and Tariffs), you will:

• Lead activities related to service contract filing and tariff publication.
• Lead the overall planning and coordination of compliance efforts related to service contracts, tariffs, and marine terminal operator schedules.
• Lead rulemaking efforts related to service contracts, tariffs, marine terminal operator schedules, and other areas of the Code of Federal Regulations that fall within the Bureau's scope.
• Provide recommendations to the Bureau Director to approve or disapprove special permission applications submitted by common carriers, or conferences of such carriers, as well as controlled carriers.
• Display comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the commercial factors impacting the ocean transportation industry and render advisory services to senior agency management regarding the operations of regulated parties.
• Represent the Commission in a broad range of conferences or meetings with industry, legal representatives, and other governmental agencies as required.
• Conduct training and make presentations on behalf of the Commission to industry and the public in connection with complex maritime issues.
• Utilizing extensive knowledge of ocean shipping in rendering advisory services to senior agency officials, Commission staff, and the shipping industry regarding service contracts, tariffs, and marine terminal operator schedules.
• Works with other agency components to automate the office's records and procedures.

Serves as the primary technical expert for Performance Based Navigation (PBN) airspace projects performing multiple, varying, and complex assignments under minimal direction of a manager. Applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge of the NAS and NAS change processes, as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies to solve complex problems and develop improved technical processes or systems.
• Collaborates with labor counterpart(s) to lead PBN projects.
• Maintains an overall awareness of the development and implementation of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) projects within the Service Area.
• Incumbent serves as the service area point of contact for all PBN projects where a Service Center Lead/Co-Lead is required.
• Evaluates conformance with airspace system requirements, and identifies and resolves operational impacts.
• Maintains knowledge of NextGen technology and developments, and seeks to ensure that airspace design will accommodate or adapt to the implementation of new technology.
• Ensures environmental review and safety risk management processes are integrated as appropriate with projects and programs, and are prepared in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Utilizes comprehensive technical knowledge and experience to evaluate and assist in the operational planning, establishment, and execution of new and existing multifaceted airspace programs and projects.
• Manages and validates performance metrics to determine system capacity and the effects of change on the National Airspace System (NAS).
• Coordinates and interfaces with Air Traffic Organization components within FAA Headquarters and field operations to gain concurrence on program schedules.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes airspace project activity data. As a result, writes and presents comprehensive statistical and narrative program reports.
• Serves as the primary point of contact and coordinator for communication with high ranking FAA and military officials, along with other local and state dignitaries.
• Participates in meetings, conferences, planning sessions, work groups and unplanned situations across all lines of business within the FAA, to include DOD, industry, state and local governments.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Serves as the front-line supervisor, focusing on direct supervision of implementation and management of each years’ (or multiple years’) airports financial assistance programs. Also, acts as the primary manager to coordinate with field managers over airport financial assistance programs, including Regional Managers, Executives, Field Managers, and Senior Executives within the Office of Airports organization.

Responsible for oversight, formulation, and execution, including specific allocation of funds to each of a broad range of airport improvement projects and associated initiatives such as noise mitigation, environmental sustainability, special national safety initiatives, and other Federal/Non-Federal financial assistance. In addition, crafts new programs and focus areas for novel initiatives.

Exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities to include planning, communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of the Branch; coaching and developing staff; approving leave; and taking corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility. Participates in the labor-management partnership process. Promotes a fair and equitable work environment.

Monitors and implements the strategic plan for organizational projects/programs to ensure the successful completion of goals and initiatives, and provides leadership for strategic planning, integration of initiatives/activities, conducting operational and/or organizational analysis, evaluating studies, providing recommendations on operational topics and ensuring collaborative decision-making across the organization.

Applies a detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the work that is directed; a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource management, and other administrative policies and procedures; and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the Office of Airports and the FAA. Defines and assigns tasks to accomplish objectives, and assists the supervising executives, and senior executives with providing oversight and management to ensure that region-wide programs operate effectively and efficiently, comply with regulatory requirements, and promote the accomplishment of the FAA's goals and objectives.

Contacts are routinely internal and external to the major subdivision. May represent the Office of Airport Planning and Programming and the Office of Airports as the primary point of contact for policies, procedures, programs or projects, related to the national implementation of grants-in-aid to airports programs. Communicates and makes presentations to diverse audiences including senior executives, front-line employees, aviation industry representatives, and the general public. Maintains continuing contact with stakeholders including union representatives, higher-ranking managers and supervisors from other FAA organizations, airport owners/ sponsors, airport consultants, aviation associations, and other governmental agencies including the Office of Inspector General, Federal Environmental Resource Agencies, and State and Local Governments. Has the authority, within guidelines, to make commitments for the Office or Airports Planning and Programming and the Office of Airports and to establish new procedures.

Serves as the front-line supervisor, focusing on direct supervision of implementation and management of each years’ (or multiple years’) airports financial assistance programs. Also, acts as the primary manager to coordinate with field managers over airport financial assistance programs, including Regional Managers, Executives, Field Managers, and Senior Executives within the Office of Airports organization.

Responsible for oversight, formulation, and execution, including specific allocation of funds to each of a broad range of airport improvement projects and associated initiatives such as noise mitigation, environmental sustainability, special national safety initiatives, and other Federal/Non-Federal financial assistance. In addition, crafts new programs and focus areas for novel initiatives.

Exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities to include planning, communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of the Branch; coaching and developing staff; approving leave; and taking corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility. Participates in the labor-management partnership process. Promotes a fair and equitable work environment.

Monitors and implements the strategic plan for organizational projects/programs to ensure the successful completion of goals and initiatives, and provides leadership for strategic planning, integration of initiatives/activities, conducting operational and/or organizational analysis, evaluating studies, providing recommendations on operational topics and ensuring collaborative decision-making across the organization.

Applies a detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the work that is directed; a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource management, and other administrative policies and procedures; and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the Office of Airports and the FAA. Defines and assigns tasks to accomplish objectives, and assists the supervising executives, and senior executives with providing oversight and management to ensure that region-wide programs operate effectively and efficiently, comply with regulatory requirements, and promote the accomplishment of the FAA's goals and objectives.

Contacts are routinely internal and external to the major subdivision. May represent the Office of Airport Planning and Programming and the Office of Airports as the primary point of contact for policies, procedures, programs or projects, related to the national implementation of grants-in-aid to airports programs. Communicates and makes presentations to diverse audiences including senior executives, front-line employees, aviation industry representatives, and the general public. Maintains continuing contact with stakeholders including union representatives, higher-ranking managers and supervisors from other FAA organizations, airport owners/ sponsors, airport consultants, aviation associations, and other governmental agencies including the Office of Inspector General, Federal Environmental Resource Agencies, and State and Local Governments. Has the authority, within guidelines, to make commitments for the Office or Airports Planning and Programming and the Office of Airports and to establish new procedures.

Directs a highly technical workforce that provides either air traffic control services and/or tactical and strategic support. The work impacts the effectiveness and efficiency of the day-to day operations of the facility. Work typically impacts the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of aircraft as well as the efficient operation of segments of the aviation industry.

Provides training, coaching and guidance to subordinates and facilitates team building throughout area(s) of responsibility.

Integrates support resources with operational needs to maintain effective air traffic control service, and may work other than administrative shifts to meet this requirement. Using measures of organizational performance, continuously reviews work processes to assure that results meet the agency's mission and the customer's needs, adds value to facility services, and are efficiently achieved.

Assigns and reviews work. Plans work and sets priorities and schedules. Approves leave; prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities; evaluates work performance of subordinates ensuring equity of performance standards and ratings; gives advice on work and on administrative matters; Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of subordinates. Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates; hears and resolves group grievances and serious employee complaints; effects disciplinary actions; recommends/approves selections and transfers; recommends/approves awards. Deals with labor representatives concerning workforce issues. Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels. Provides input to and contributes to the accomplishment of facility goals and objectives. Serves as a member of the management team to improve organizational performance and to meet strategic goals.

Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selections, training, and transfers. Participates in the labor-management partnership process and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner.

Meets and has frequent contacts with both internal and external customers including subordinates, other peer management representatives, union representatives, administrative support staff within the facility, higher ranking managers and supervisors, members of the general public, and representatives of the aviation industry.

The Operations Manager reports to the Air Traffic Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

Writes, disseminates and interprets the Property Management Manual (PMM), Technical Reference Manual (TRM), SENTRY TRM and two Property Officer (PO) Training manuals.

Assists in the review, preparation and approval process for temporary land permits, grants of right-of-way easements, including the acquisition and maintenance of titles, deeds, metes and bounds, surveys, judications and maps.

Assists with the Bureau Employee Transits Subsidy (BETS) program which tracks and disburses Transits Subsidies.

Provides technical assistance to office staff and field Inventory Management Specialist by recommending ways to improve the quality and quantity of work.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and is performed on a regular and recurring basis.

The Aviation Technical Systems Specialist applies expert knowledge of National Airspace System (NAS) air traffic and technical systems, operations and procedures, and/or other types of air navigation services to serve as a Senior Advisor to the Safety Director on operational and administrative issues related to the National Airspace System (NAS). Provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of the Director. Provides expert guidance and instruction to address diverse, complex issues which often cross multiple project/programs, functional/technical areas, and organizations throughout the ATO and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This work is critical to the safety of the NAS and flying public.

Uses technical knowledge of ATO programs to review and analyze trending safety issues involving National Airspace System (NAS) Top 5 programs, such as runway incursions and altitude compliance. Prepares NextGen technical reports developed by interdisciplinary teams from multiple Service Units. Considers technical, budgetary, regulatory, and political issues that involve other organizations inside and outside the FAA and participates in developing solutions to FAA-wide problems. Identifies and summarizes policy issues and reports to develop solutions for the Director's approval. Provides advice and guidance on ongoing administration, analysis, and guidance on strategy and policy issues/challenges. Researches, analyzes, reviews and evaluates issues, implement policies, and designs strategies to benefit Safety and Technical Training and the Safety Directorate. Develops plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated problems and issues. Works with senior management to identify and jointly solve problems.

Applies the principles of program/project management to identify and mitigate project risks. Develops and resolves risks and issues brought to the Director's attention and that significantly impact the safety of the NAS. Uses FAA policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize work for multiple work activities. Acquires and allocates resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules. Facilitates project change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget. Manages and tracks resources for programs and projects. Uses strategic planning principles for coordinating business plan activities and to assist the Director with developing and accomplishing organizational goals and objectives. Monitors the development and establishment of adequate internal control systems, workload prioritization and resource allocation approaches on behalf of the Director.

Contacts are internal and external. Often represents FAA as the primary technical authority for major projects, programs, and other areas of FAA responsibility. Formulates and recommends organizational positions on major projects/policies/issues to senior management. Prepares, reviews, and may approve organizational reports or policies for internal and external distribution. Develops briefings to convey FAA’s strategic vision or policies to internal and external audiences.

Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues, but almost always require the development of new and innovative approaches. The Senior Advisor works independently and has broad discretion to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and policies. Often develops new policies, procedures, and approaches taking into consideration FAA policies, governmentwide rules and regulations, and industry standards. Develops innovative approaches to attain organizational objectives and optimize resource utilization. Conceives, plans, and conducts studies involving complex issues and unique problems.

The Director reviews work for success in achieving planned results, not technical merit.

Responsibilities include, but is not limited to the following:

At this level, the ATSS has a working knowledge and understanding of the impact of specific system performance in providing NAS-wide services and has full maintenance and operational responsibility for a single system or for the integration of multiple systems and services such as:

Navigational Aids: Instrument Landing Systems, Very High Frequency Omni Directional Ranges, Doppler Very High Frequency Omni Directional Ranges, Tactical Aircraft Control and Navigation, and Distance Measuring Equipment (Complete Flight checks for certain systems)

Performs routine assignments independently, receiving little or no technical guidance. Utilizes and interprets FAA orders, technical manuals, manufacturer's instructions, procedures and other publications as required to complete multiple and complex work assignments. Applies practical judgment and discretion to select the most appropriate method to complete the work assignment. Supervisor furnishes general instructions on the scope of work, time limitations, and priorities.

Work performed by the specialist may have a direct impact on air traffic control operations. Contributes to the organization as a specialist or a team member for projects. Work is reviewed upon completion for technical soundness and conformance with guidelines, established requirements, procedures, and objectives.

The ATSS must be able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others. Due to the nature of the job, usable vision (including color vision and near vision), hearing, and speech may be required. The ATSS may be required to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; climb stairs/ladders up to 100 feet; be able to bend or stoop for extended periods; work in diverse environmental conditions (outside/extreme weather); work rotating shifts, weekends and/or holidays; possess a valid driver's license, and possibly travel away from home up to 75% of the time. Note: Newly hired ATSS's may spend a significant amount of time attending formal training at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, OK.

The ATSS's work out of offices located at or near airports and on service equipment located on airports, in Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCT), Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC's), and other remote facilities. In some cases they may have work assignments located in open fields, on towers and on remote mountain tops or off shore.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

At this level, the ATSS performs basic, progressively more difficult assignments, receives academic and on-the-job instruction in fundamentals of the appropriate discipline, acquires and applies basic technical knowledge and limited experience to accomplish assignments.

These responsibilities are associated with acquiring basic knowledge and hands-on experience leading to the ability to perform coordination, operation, repair, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, modification, flight check, certification, and documentation activities on all or some of the following discipline specific systems and services such as:

Environmental: Lighted Navigational Aids Systems, Industrial Heating, Power-Conditioning Systems, etc.

Radar: Terminal Doppler Weather Radar, Airport Surveillance Radar, Identified Friend or Foe, etc.

Navigational Aids: Instrument Landing Systems, Distance Measuring Equipment, Very High Frequency Omni Directional Ranges, etc.

Communications: UHF/VHF/SATCOM, Voice Switches, Link Repeaters, etc.

Automation: Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System, Flight Data Input/Output, various display systems and maintenance of industrial computer systems, etc.

The ATSS should have a foundation of basic knowledge supplemented by work experience or formal education in order to perform in this position such as: knowledge of basic electronic and/or electrical theory; have the aptitude for solving mathematical problems (algebra and/or trigonometry to perform electronic/electrical calculations); read and interpret technical drawings; and apply basic physics theory. The developmental ATSS must use electronic test equipment required for maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing of NAS equipment/systems as well as use proper personal protective equipment and safety procedures while accomplishing work assignments.

Many ATSS's work out of offices located at or near airports and on service equipment located on airports, in Air Traffic Control Towers, other remote facilities and in open fields, or even on remote mountain tops. It is often necessary to drive significant distances (100-200 miles) to reach facilities. ATSS's also work in Air Route Traffic Control Centers maintaining equipment within the facility. You must be able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position without hazard to yourself or others. Depending on the position, usable vision (including color vision and near vision), hearing, and speech may be required. You may also be required to lift and/or carry objects of about 20 to 50 pounds, as well as climb ladders and/or work in unusual or uncomfortable body positions or environmental conditions. Some ATSS's may be required to travel away from home up to 80% of the time. Some positions involve work that must be performed outdoors during various weather conditions. Most positions involve rotating shifts and weekend and holiday work.

Technical Competence: Incumbent possesses comprehensive knowledge of the NAS as an integrated system, of the relationship of the parts to the whole, and of the capabilities within the NAS to deal with unusual problems or unanticipated air traffic safety issues. Maintains technical competency on legacy systems, and obtains the skills to install, integrate, maintain and restore new technologically advanced systems without supervision.

Systems Support: Incumbent serves as key technical point of contact for assigned systems, programs or projects. Collaborates with system users, planners, engineers, and contractor personnel for the acceptance of new or modified systems and provides assistance for resolving problems with the installation or improvements.

Operational Effectiveness: Incumbent applies experience and detailed technical knowledge in planning, managing, and providing "end-to-end" services for Air Traffic customers. Initiates actions to install, repair or restore systems and services on the completing assignments in support of the NAS; has a broad automated systems and networking responsibility, availability of backup systems reconfiguration to minimize service interruptions and insure the safe and efficient operation of the NAS.