Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist (Sub-Team Manager)
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Oklahoma City, OK - USA
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Job Summary
This position serves as a Front Line Manager (FLM) within one of the multiple National Airway Systems Engineering (NASE AJW-1420 sub-teams. Position reports directly to a NASE Team Level Manager. Incumbent directs the technical and administrative activities necessary to support National Airspace System (NAS) operational and developmental systems.
Manages and directs a highly technical workforce consisting of professional engineering scientific software specialist technician and administrative employees responsible for maintaining hardware and software for operational NAS systems; developing hardware and software modifications; performing system test verification; quality control; system requirements definition; and providing field support.
Directs the work of subordinate employees for multiple NAS systems projects and/or programs. Duties typically include planning communicating the sub-teams 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.
Defines plans and organizes assigned budget staff and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one NAS System project and/or program. Manages budget to accomplish the goals and/or objectives of the work unit. Participates in the planning and execution of organizational goals utilizing strategic planning and sound management principles in order to accomplish mission objectives.
Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed an advanced knowledge of budget human resource and other administrative policies and procedures and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision.
Accomplishment of work activities requires an extremely high sensitivity/awareness to political factors. Coordinates extensively with headquarters and field organizations as well as the labor unions. 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 some areas may have frequent contact with customers other government entities and other external parties to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes.
Communicates the sub-teams vision and objectives setting priorities monitoring and evaluating performance approving leave and taking recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary action as appropriate.
Work is typically governed by established policies procedures and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher level management. As directed represents the work unit in intra-and inter-service and agency meetings relating to the technical aspects of troubleshooting/restorations for NAS operational equipment developing/updating NAS Maintenance Orders and performing engineering design reviews and operational testing for new NAS systems. May serve as acting team manager.
Individual and organizational performance is typically 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. Work frequently affects the major subdivisions internal and external customers.
May perform other duties as assigned.
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
- Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
- A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
- Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
- Please review Required Documents & Additional Information.
TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-K (GS/FG-15) LEVEL you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J (GS/FG-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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes:
- Experience applying advanced knowledge of systems engineering principles to support the design development testing implementation or sustainment of NAS hardware and/or software systems.
- Experience providing technical oversight and guidance to engineers technicians or program staff including reviewing work products resolving complex technical issues and ensuring compliance with established standards and requirements.
- Experience managing or contributing to projects or programs involving NAS systems including coordinating resources tracking milestones and ensuring successful delivery of operations or developmental objectives.
- Experience analyzing system performance data identifying risks and implementing corrective actions or process improvements to enhance system reliability safety or efficiency.
- Experience supporting or advising management on workforce planning budgeting or resource allocation related to technical programs or organizational objectives.
Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
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KSA INFORMATION:
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 Leadership and Management Dimensions; or Other Factors 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 HR 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); Leadership and Management Dimensions and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order category grouping or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
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. position is covered by the Department of Transportations Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a testing designated position (TDP) will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
NOTES:
1. Some all or none of the candidates may be interviewed.
2. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
3. Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at
4. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: Position(s) may be filled within any of the AJW-1420 sub-teams.
6. Position(s) may be realigned based on approved reorganization.
7. This is a temporary assignment not-to-exceed 2 years and may be extended terminated or made permanent at any time at managements discretion.
8. To confirm receipt of documents contact Tiara James at
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.
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Required Experience:
Manager
