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STANDARDIZED RANKING FACTORS FOR ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN, GS-856-11/12/13 #AF-SRG-004 FACTOR 1. TRAINING/EDUCATION . a. Technical knowledge The originator of the position announcement will identify a maximum of . four facilities/systems associated with the position. These facilities/systems will be included in the position announcement. Points will be awarded as follows for the successful completion of certification theory of operations requirements by either the appropriate certification examination or FAA Academy training as identified in the latest edition of Airway Facilities Maintenance Personnel Certification Program Handbook, Order 3400.3. Point values are based on the number of facilities/systems directly associated with the position. Example: If the announcement identifies one facility/system associated with the position and the applicant has satisfied concept requirements for that facility/system, the applicant will be awarded 18 points. If three facilities/systems are identified and the applicant has satisfied concept requirements for only two of the facilities/systems, the applicant will be awarded 12 points. List the facilities/systems identified in the announcement for which you have met the concept requirements. Award yourself points according to the number of facilities/systems identified in the announcement. SYSTEMS/FACILITIES # OF SYSTEMS IDENTIFIED IN ANNOUNCEMENT 1 Sys/Fac 2 Sys/Fac 3 Sys/Fac 4 Sys/Fac = 18 points per system/facility = 9 points per system/facility = 6 points per system/facility = 4.5 points per system/facility Subtotal (Max 18 points)_______ b. Correspondence Study Credit will be awarded for FAA technical correspondence study courses or . equivalent validation exams successfully completed. List courses claimed below. COURSE/EXAM NUMBERS ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ LENGTH IN HOURS ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ Number of Courses Less than 99 hours in length = 1 point 100 to 199 hours in length = 2 points x x x _______ _______ _______ = = = Total _____ _____ _____

200 hours and longer in length= 3 points

Subtotal (Max 6 points)_______

c. Training Grades-FAA Academy/CBI Courses Points are awarded as follows for average grades of . the five most recent FAA Academy/CBI courses of hours or more in length (average of less than five 120 courses may be used if employee has completed less than five courses). Round off average to the nearest whole number. List courses claimed below: COURSE NUMBER _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ Average Grade of Courses: GRADE ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ Subtotal (Max 3 points)_______ d. Bypass Examinations of Academy/CBI CoursesPoints are awarded for completion of bypasses . taken in lieu of FAA Academy/CBI courses of hours or more in length. List bypass exams and their 120 equivalent in lieu of courses in the space provided. 1 point will be awarded for each bypass exam successfully completed. BYPASS EXAM NUMBER ________________________ ________________________ IN LIEU OF COURSE NUMBER _____________________________ _____________________________ Range of Average 90 - 100 80 - 89 70 - 79 Less than 70 Point Value 3 2 1 0

Total bypass exams successfully completed______ Subtotal (Max 2 points)_______ e. College/University Education Listing of college or technical institute courses must be submitted . with bid. To receive full point credit, 25 percent of semester hours must involve engineering, physical sciences, technology, or mathematics; otherwise, one-half credit is allowed. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a technical school. Assign points in only one option below: Each 15 semester hours (1/2 years) = 1/2 point (Max 4) BS degree or higher in engineering, mathematics, or related physical science = 5 points Engineering status in Federal service when status was obtained through other than college degree = 4 points __________

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__________ Subtotal (Max 5 points)_______

FACTOR 1 TOTAL (Max - 35)__________

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FACTOR 2. EXPERIENCE. The career specialties are Automation, Communications, Navaids, and Radar. It is possible to have three different career specialties identified in the position announcement; e.g., VOR (Navaids), RCAG (Communications), and RMLR (Radar). Credit for experience may be awarded in one of two categories - ELECTRONICS CERTIFICATION which is a measure of experience for AFS PERSONNEL or SUBSTITUTE FOR CERTIFICATION which covers INSTALLATION TECHNICIANS, ENGINEERS, ACADEMY INSTRUCTORS, ETC. a. Base Points (1) Electronics Certification Base points shall be awarded for prior or current certification of . any system in thesame career field as those systems identified in the announcement; i.e., Radar, Communication, Visual Navaids, Automation, and Navaids. (2) Substitute for Certification In cases where candidates are in positions not requiring . certification credentials; e.g., installation technicians, engineers, and Academy instructors, credit shall be awarded for candidates with at least 1 year of FAA experience within the past 5 years in direct installation, engineering, or instructor on any system in the identified career specialties. EXAMPLE An announcement identifies the following facilities/systems: Radar - ARSR, Radar - ATCRB, Automation - CD, Communications - RCAG. BASE POINTS First Certification or First Year Experience Candidate 1 - An AFS candidate has the following certifications: ATCRB, ARTS, and ARSR. and more than one year of experience on the following systems: ATCT. CAREER SPECIALTY Radar Automation Communications Navaid Visual Navaids SYSTEM ATCRB ARTS ATCT CERT. DATE 07/74 to 09/79 01/95 to 05/95 08/91 to 05/95 DATES OF EXP.

Subtotal (Max 24)

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Candidate 2 - An F&E candidate has the following experience. 1 year Communications, 2 years Radar (includes ARSR), and 1 year Automation CAREER SPECIALTY Radar Automation Communications Navaid Visual Navaids SYSTEM ARSR CD ATCT CERT. DATE DATES OF EXP. 05/93 - 05/95 01/94 - 05/95 04/94 - 05/95

Subtotal (Max 24)

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List the facilities/systems on which you are certified or have at least one year of experience for each career specialty identified in the vacancy announcement. CAREER SPECIALTY Radar Automation Communications Navaid Visual Navaids SYS/FAC CERT. DATE DATES OF EXP.

Award yourself points according to the number of facilities/systems you've listed above and the number of career specialties identified in the announcement 1 career specialty 2 career specialties 3 career specialties = = = 24 points per system/facility listed 12 points per system/facility listed 8 points per system/facility listed Subtotal (Max 24 points)___________ b. Bonus Points . (1) Electronics Certification Bonus points shall be awarded for certification on the . same facilities/systems identified in the position announcement. You may not list facility/systems for which you have claimed certification base points. (2) Substitute for Certification Bonus points shall be awarded for . additional years of experience on facilities/systems identified in the position announcement. You may list facilities/systems which you have claimed under substitute for certificationbase points; however, experience must be beyond the first full year. EXAMPLE An announcement identifies the following systems: Radar - ARSR, Radar - ATCRB, Automation - CD, Communications - RCAG. Bonus Points Identified Certifications/Additional Years of Experience Candidate 1 - An AFS candidate has the following certification: ATCRB, ARTS, and ARSR; and 3 years, 10 months of experience on the following system: ATCT. SYSTEM ATCRB ATCT CERT. DATE 10/94 to present 08/92 - 05/95 DATES OF CREDITABLE EXP.

5 points awarded for each certification/full year of experience listed: Subtotal (Max. 20) 15

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Candidate 2 - An F&E candidate has the following experience. 1 year Communications, 2 years Radar (includes ARSR), and 1 year Automation

SYSTEM ARSR

CERT. DATE

DATES OF CREDITABLE EXP. 05/94 - 05/95

5 points awarded for each certification/full year of experience listed. Subtotal (Max. 20) 5

List the facilities/systems identified in the announcement which you have certification not already for ( claimed for base points)or more than one year of experience. SYS/FAC CERT. DATE DATES OF CREDITABLE EXP.

Award yourself 5 points for each certification/full year of experience listed above: Subtotal (Max 20)__________ c. Experience in Non related Career Specialty . Credit will be awarded for a minimum of 2 years experience in a career specialty not identified in the position announcement. List your creditable experience below. CAREER SPECIALTY DATES OF EXPERIENCE

Award yourself 3 points for every full 2 years of experience listed above. Subtotal (Max 6)_______ FACTOR 2 TOTAL (Max 50 points)_______

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FACTOR 3. PERFORMANCE AND AWARDS : Credit will be given for performance ratings and awards earned while in the FAA Per Award (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Outstanding performance rating Quality Step Increase (QSI) Exceptional performance rating Superior Achievement Award (SAA) Individual Suggestion/On-the-Spot/Time Off Award (6) Group Special Achievement Award (7) Group Suggestion or Official Commendation 5 Points 5 Points 4 Points 4 Points 3 Points 2 Points 1 Point

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FACTOR 3 TOTAL (Max 15 Points) _______

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STANDARDIZED RANKING FACTOR TOTALS FOR ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN, GS-856-11/12/13 APPLICANT INFORMATION NAME :_____________________________________________ VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT INFORMATION MPP#:______________________ POSITION TITLE & GRADE:_________________________________________________________ SS#:_______________________

VALIDATION DATA Points Claimed Factor 1 __________ (Max - 35) Factor 2 __________ (Max - 50) Factor 3 __________ (Max - 15) Total (Max - 100)

I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that the information provided in this document is true and accurate, and understand that a false statement may be grounds for not being hired, or for being fired after beginning work..

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