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STANDARDIZED RANKING FACTORS FOR AIRWAY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST, GS-2101-14/15 #AF-SRG-007 There are seven service areas associated with the GS-2101 series: Communications Automation Environmental Aeronautical Spectrum FACTOR 1. TRAINING/EDUCATION . a. Technical knowledge Points will be awarded for the successful completion of system theory of . operations requirements in any of the seven service areas. These requirements may be satisfied by either the appropriate concepts examination or FAA Academy/resident training as identified in the latest edition of Airway Facilities Maintenance Personnel Certification Program Handbook, Order 3400.3. Two points will be awarded per service area. List the exam/training course numbers which you claim below: SERVICE AREAS Communications Automation Environmental Surveillance Navigation Weather Aeronautical Spectrum EXAM/COURSE NUMBERS ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Number of points (Max 14 points) _______ Subtotal (Max 14 points)_______ b. Correspondence Study Credit will be awarded for FAA technical correspondence study courses or . equivalent validation exams successfully completed as follows: 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 _____ _____ _____ Surveillance Navigation Weather

Number of services _______

200 hours and longer in length= 3 points

Subtotal (Max 5 points)_______

c. FAA Non-Technical Correspondence Study Credit will be awarded for FAA non-technical . correspondence study courses successfully completed. One point will be awarded for each course completed, up to a maximum of four points. List courses claimed below: COURSE NUMBERS ________________ ________________ COURSE NUMBERS __________________ __________________ Subtotal (Max 4 points)_______ d. Leadership Training. Credit will be awarded for completion of FAA leadership development training. One point will be awarded for every 40 hours of training, up to a maximum of 2 points. List courses claimed below: COURSE NUMBERS LENGTH (HRS) _________________ ______________ _________________ ______________ _________________ ______________ _________________ ______________ Subtotal (Max 2 points)_______ e. FAA Resident Training Points are awarded for the successful completion of FAA technical . training (either FAA Academy or factory taught). One point will be awarded for every 8 weeks of training completed, up to a maximum of five points. Number of weeks applicable training completed _________ ÷ 8 = _________ Subtotal (Max 5 points)_______ f. 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 staus was t obtained through other than college degree = 4 points _______

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_______ Subtotal (Max 5 points)_______

FACTOR 1 TOTAL (Max 30 points)_______

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FACTOR 2. EXPERIENCE. a. Technical Experience. Services/systems certification or experience Credit will be awarded for possessing one . certification, or 1 year of experience, in any of the seven service areas. Four points will be awarded for one certification or one year experience in any of the following service areas, up to a maximum of 28 points. Credit may be taken only once in each service area. SERVICE AREAS Communications Automation Environmental Surveillance Navigation Weather Aeronautical Spectrum CERTIFICATIONS ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ 1 YR EXP (DATES) ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ Subtotal (Max 28 points)_______ b. Staff Experience. Credit will be awarded for experience in an Airway Facilities Sector (AFS)/ Systems Management Office (SMO), such as Technician-in-Depth, Relief Technician, Systems Performance Specialist, Systems Specialist, Staff Engineer/Technician, Proficiency Development Specialist, or Program Support Specialist. List position held below: POSITION TITLES ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ DATES OF EXPERIENCE ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ Subtotal (Max 6 points)_______

Each full year of experience = 2 points

c. Background Diversity Credit will be awarded for experience as an Academy Instructor, or for . staff experience in Washington Headquarters, FAA Tech Center, Regional Office, or F&E. List positions held below: POSITION TITLES ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ DATES OF EXPERIENCE ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ Subtotal (Max 6 points)_______

Each full year of experience = 2 points

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d. Program Management Experience Credit will be awarded for 1 year or more experience in . managing technical programs at the Headquarters, Regional Office, or Systems Management Office (SMO) level. List positions held below: POSITION TITLES ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ DATES OF EXPERIENCE ______________________ ______________________ ______________________

Washington Headquarters Experience - 6 points Regional Office Experience - 4 points SMO Experience - 2 points Example: If the applicant had managed the VSCS program at Washington headquarters for 1 1/2 years, and also had managed the LINCS program in a regional office for 1 year, he/she would receive 10 points. Subtotal (Max 10 points)_______ e. NAS Systems Operations Experience Credit will be awarded for experience in ensuring the . overall safe and efficient operation of the National Airspace System, as evidenced by experience in the following positions: NAS Area Specialist, MCC Specialist, Operations Officer, NAS Operations Manager. Two points will be awarded for each full year of experience in any of these positions, up to a maximum of 10 points. List positions held below: POSITION TITLES ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ DATES OF EXPERIENCE ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ Subtotal (Max 10 points)_______

Each full year of experience = 2 points

FACTOR 2 TOTAL (Max 60 points)_______ FACTOR 3. PERFORMANCE AND AWARDS : Credit will be given for performance ratings and awards earned while employed by the FAA. Per Award (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Outstanding performance rating Quality Step Increase (QSI) Exceptional performance rating Superior Achievement Award (SAA) Individual Suggestion/On-the-Spot/Time Off Award Group Special Achievement Award Group Suggestion or Official Commendation 5 Points _______ 5 Points _______ 4 Points _______ 4 Points _______ 3 Points _______ 2 Points _______ 1 Point _______

FACTOR 3 TOTAL (Max 10 Points)_______

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STANDARDIZED RANKING FACTOR TOTALS FOR AIRWAY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST, GS-2101-14/15 APPLICANT INFORMATION NAME :_____________________________________________ VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT INFORMATION MPP#:______________________ POSITION TITLE & GRADE:_________________________________________________________ SS#:_______________________

VALIDATION DATA Points Claimed Factor 1 __________ (Max - 30) Factor 2 __________ (Max - 60) Factor 3 __________ (Max - 10) 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..

Applicant's Signature

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PANEL MEMBERS (f necessary): i NAME SIGNATURE DATE

HRMD Specialist

Airway Facilities SME

Airway Facilities SME

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