As a supervisor/manager the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance the managers individual performance and available funding.
Position serves as Front Line Manager of a unit of branch directing work of subordinate employees within a major subdivision.
Managerial duties include; planning communicating the organizations vision and objectives setting priorities assigning tasks and responsibilities monitoring and evaluating performance coaching and developing employee capabilities approving leave and taking recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary action as appropriate.
Applies advanced technical knowledge of air traffic operations an advanced knowledge of budget human resource management and other administrative policies and procedures and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the organization.
Provides airspace analysis support manages airspace improvements projects and provides air traffic procedures development support.
Performs airspace modeling and simulations.
Provides facilities and projects proponents with leadership and guidance through the national airspace redesign process. Serves as an advocate for project approval at the national level.
Maintains standardization in the procedures review process by coordinating kick off meetings. Facilitates Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) working group review. Prioritizes procedures throughout the regional airspace team reviews.
Retains rule-making expertise for all airspace actions.
Serves as the point of contact for all operational air traffic issues in the Service Area.
Coordinates special events affecting numerous facilities. Maintains communication between facilities and scheduling authorities.
Process requests for Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) when applicable. Coordinates on time events and provides guidance to facilities on special operations if necessary.
Ensures requirements for VIP/Presidential movements and communicates itinerary changes to affected facilities.
Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit major subdivision and the LOB/SO with subordinates peers and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. Within guidelines has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational unites.
Work is typically governed by the established policies procedures and organizational objectives with room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher-level management. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution.
Individual and organizational performance is reviewed periodically by higher-level management usually through status reports and organizational performance measures. Work activities typically impact directly on project/program objectives for more than one organizational unit and for the major subdivision.
Specialized experience: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J FG/GS-14 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Specialized experience includes: Managerial experience overseeing and evaluating the work of operational Air Traffic Services or Technical Operations Personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.
Special Note Concerning Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs): As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process) the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge Skills and Ability (KSA) 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 KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each (KSAs) in your work history please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA 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 factor(s) if applicable may be further evaluated on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order category grouping or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Education may not be substituted for experience at this grade level.
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. Applications: Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Your application/resume MUST have your official title grade and series on your work history.
Interviews: Some all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
Career Progression: In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a this position may be a Career Progression assignment. The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention for a first time move to the Central Service Center.
Requirement for Security Clearance: Moderate (5). This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation prior to appointment unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5-year period reinvestigation.
FAAs Core Compensation Plan: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: 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