Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist

Full Job Description

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 manager's individual performance, and available funding.

This position is located in the Policy Processing Team (AJV-Pl3), under the Policy Support Group (AJV-P), within the Policy Directorate (AJV-P), in Mission Support Ser.

Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-J or FG/GS-14) that is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Experience with the control of air traffic operations, airspace, procedures, processes, and auto systems.

Experience reviewing, analyzing, and documenting the development and implementation of new or revised air traffic procedures for various air traffic directives and publications.

Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE.

You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process.

Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process.

Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.

* Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. **All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

** Experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the level of work of the specialization for which application is made.

This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Leadership & Management Dimensions and/or Technical Requirements listed in the announcement.

Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.

· In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position MAY be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment. 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. Pay retention is not guaranteed. Major Duties:

The Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist serves as the Policy Processing Team Manager, performing a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the AJV/ATO.

The Team Manager provides management and oversight for air traffic standards and procedures issues for service area/centers and field facilities, Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs), Terminal Radar Approach Controls (TRACONs), and towers.

Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed. Has knowledge of safety regulations and policy development regarding the safe control of air traffic.

Oversees the analysis, development, review, and coordination of procedures, operational needs and requirements, and planning from an ATC operational policy and management perspective.

Provides management and oversight of the collaboration with other FAA lines of business and industry.

Performs managerial duties, which typically affect employees and managers in more than one organizational unit/project/program, and include: planning; communicating the organization's 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 actions as appropriate.

Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and documenting the development and implementation of new or revised air traffic procedures for various air traffic directives and publications.

Serves as the primary point of contact for offices of primary responsibility (OPRs) and other entities looking to make changes to directives and publications that fall within the purview of FAA Order JO 7000.5, Appendix A.

Provides management and oversight for the Policy Processing Team, ensuring timely research, development, tracking, coordination, and publishing and distribution of procedures and associated documents supporting the delivery of air traffic services.

Works with service providers to develop, coordinate and distribute document change proposals (DCPs), notices, general notices (GENOTs), interpretations, waivers, orders, or other requests that would establish or change an air traffic control procedure, policy, or guidance contained in an air traffic control directive or publication.

Uses advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures. Provides oversight to the directorate's Business Plan to ensure milestones and goals be on target.

Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements.

Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one organizational unit/project/program.

Projects short and long-term future needs and prepares justifications to support resource requirements.

Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/ projects/programs or requests additional resources, as needed.

Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, AJV and the ATO, as well as with subordinates, peers, and higher-level management to discuss the statuses and results of projects/programs and plan for the future.

In some areas, may have frequent contact with customers, other government entities, aviation industry and other FAA organizations to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes related to air traffic services.

Has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines.