Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist
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Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 212496 - 228700
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
Serves as Assistant General Manager (AGM) within the Air Traffic Organization (ATO); Air Traffic
Services; Eastern Central or Western Service Areas and District Offices responsible for planning and
directing multiple activities and programs in a complex matrix organization in a specific Air Traffic
District assigned to the highest facility-level within that District.
The AGM is responsible for managing and coordinating all air traffic operations and/or support activities
and services within the assigned District. Manages and directs a highly technical workforce consisting of
numerous air traffic facilities of varying size type and complexity. The AGM shares full managerial
responsibility and authority reporting to the General Manager (GM) and acts in the absence of the GM
as required.
The AGM applies extensive knowledge and experience in management of terminal and en route air traffic facilities to integrate air traffic operations support services and administrative programs to advance the tactical use of concepts and technologies to achieve the strategic goals of the A TO and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The AGM ensures that all district operational and support plans are integrated with the operational philosophy of the ATS directorate at all levels. The incumbent provides input and guidance on policies standards and procedures as regards to all district activities to ensure the safe secure and efficient use of navigable airspace. Identifies information needs training requirements and ad hoc and recurring reporting requirements to include reporting to the GM.
The AGM applies his/her experience in managing and directing air traffic operations and/or support activities to maintain close connectivity with field facility operations and support activities throughout the District and to ensure that the GM and necessary district staff are able to respond quickly to unexpected and emergency situations. Provides a timely as well as the accurate unfiltered flow of information up the management chain and responds to stakeholder concerns by focusing on systemic issues professionalism training and system efficiency.
The AGM applies a comprehensive understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning to plan direct coordinate evaluate and manage the operational and support activities of a highly technical matrix organization consisting of Air Traffic Managers (ATM) and Support Managers (SM). Works on complex projects and programs based on the objectives of the organization along with the GM and is responsible for strategic and tactical planning communicating the organizations vision and objectives setting priorities coaching and developing staff and organizational capabilities. The AGM solicits feedback from the SMs and A TMs on shared responsibilities for safety efficiency and a systems approach in the performance of the NAS.
The AGM assists the GM as the focal for labor-management relations civil rights legal and security issues in consultation with all Staff Offices. Supports and participates in the labor-management partnership process and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner. The AGM is responsible for the coordination of district management investigations.
The AGM demonstrates the ability to collaborate with multiple organizational units; including the bargaining unit representatives and projects to accomplish mission objectives by addressing tactical issues that require cooperation between different facilities districts and service units. Ensures coordinated responses by working with counterparts and maintains a positive working relationship at the appropriate levels of other organizations to enable problem solving at the lowest level.
The AGM applies a broad understanding of financial management project and administrative processes to define acquire and allocate budget staff and other resources to accomplish objectives. Fosters continuous improvement of in the delivery of air traffic services.
Conditions of employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
- FAA Form 3330-43 is required.
Qualifications
Candidates must show Specialized Experience which is defines as:
1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks);
OR
2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks)at an ATS facility;
Note: an employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility that is upgraded is considered t meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position since he or she has been performing the higher-graded work); OR
3) Must have held an MSS-3 position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility; AND
In addition to be eligible applicant must have held an MSS3 or FAA 2152 FG-14 or above regional or headquarters positions for at least 1 year (52 weeks).
Note: In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a this position may be a Career Enhancement Assignment/Career Progression. The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility.
Qualification must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Education may not be substituted for experience.
Additional information
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. This assignment is temporary not to exceed one (2) years. This assignment can be terminated sooner depending on the needs of the agency and can be made permanent.
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process) the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Managerial Selection Factors (MSF) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore as an applicant for this announcement you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each MSF.
In lieu of providing a MSF narrative response in the text box listed below each MSF in your work history please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each MSF. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your MSF answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factors(s) if applicable may be further evaluated on the Leadership and Managerial Dimensions listed in the announcement.
Interviews: Some all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
Unless previously completed the incumbent must satisfactorily complete a one-year managerial probationary period to remain in this position.
Requirement for Security Clearance: This position is Level 2 (Secret) which requires favorable adjudication prior to appointment unless a waiver is obtained.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Aviation Safety
- Airside Operations
- Time Management
- Digital Electronics
- Flight Operations
- Weather conditions
- Airfield Lighting
- Avaition
- Airport Security
- Control System
- Data Management
- Federal Aviation
- Visual Communication
- Airspace Management
- Control Engineering
