AF-SRG-007 Standardized Ranking Factors for Airway Transportation S

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

Surveillance
Navigation
Weather

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

EXAM/COURSE NUMBERS

Communications
Automation
Environmental
Surveillance
Navigation
Weather
Aeronautical Spectrum

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Number of services _______

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

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Number of Courses

Total

Less than 99 hours in length = 1 point

x

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=

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100 to 199 hours in length

x

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=

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=

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= 2 points

200 hours and longer in length= 3 points

x

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

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________________

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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)
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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)

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BS degree or higher in engineering, mathematics, or related
physical science = 5 points

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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 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

CERTIFICATIONS

1 YR EXP (DATES)

Communications
Automation
Environmental
Surveillance
Navigation
Weather
Aeronautical Spectrum

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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

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Each full year of experience = 2 points

Subtotal (Max 6 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

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Each full year of experience = 2 points

3

Subtotal (Max 6 points)_______

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

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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

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Each full year of experience = 2 points

Subtotal (Max 10 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 :_____________________________________________

SS#:_______________________

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT INFORMATION
MPP#:______________________
POSITION TITLE & GRADE:_________________________________________________________

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

Date

PANEL MEMBERS (if necessary):
NAME

SIGNATURE

HRMD Specialist

Airway Facilities SME

Airway Facilities SME

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