Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems 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.

ATO Technical Operations, Western Service Area, Anchorage District, is seeking a SATSS for Bearing Sea Systems Support Center (SSC), in Anchorage, AK To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate within your application package that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level of FV-I/Level IV or the equivalent FG/GS-13.

Specialized experience is experience in the 2101 occupational series or in a directly related occupation.

The specialized experience must have equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience includes experience which demonstrates knowledge and experience with NAS operations and activities, and ability to plan, organize, evaluate, or monitor and lead the work of others.

Applicants may be further evaluated based on the Leadership and Management Dimensions identified in this announcement. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Major Duties:

As the Supervisor of a Technical Operations, Systems Support Center (SSC), the employee has responsibility for administrative and technical direction of the assigned staff consisting of specialist, technicians, and other FAA support staff involved in the maintenance of the NAS.

Applies knowledge of and experience with the interrelationships of

FAA and Technical Operations organizational components and their functions and operations,

FAA and Technical Operations priorities, plans, procedures and policies, and

National Air Space (NAS) components, systems and organizations. Directs the work of subordinate employees for at least one organizational unit/project/program within a major subdivision.

May be responsible for supervising employees in more than one SSC/duty location.

Duties typically 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 action as appropriate.

Exercises authority for supervisory responsibilities over staff, including staff scheduling and approval of leave.

Assures equity of performance standards and rating techniques developed for subordinates.

In addition to evaluating work performance, justifies recommendations for awards/bonuses for positions in the unit for higher-level approval.

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

Identifies developmental training needs of employees and self and requests for and/or arranges needed developmental and operational training.

Communicates unconventional training requests with higher level management to determine accessibility, available funding and best use of resources.

Gives advice, counsel or instruction to employees on technical, operational, and/or administrative matters.

Hears and resolves complaints from employees at the informal stage, referring group grievances and more serious, unresolved complaints to the higher-level manager.

Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. Fosters a fair and equitable work environment.

Applies advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, and advanced knowledge of budget, human resources, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the organization.

Responsible for applying program resources to meet defined requirements.

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.

May have frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and other external parties to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes.

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

Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff and other resources necessary to accomplish the goals and/or objectives of the SSC.

Participates in planning and executing organizational goals utilizing strategic planning and sound management principles in order to accomplish mission objectives.

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.

Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution.