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. The Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist functions as the Manager of the Central Area Operations Branch (AOV-220) of the Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service.
To view the complete qualifications standard, applicants should reference-U.S. Office of Personnel Management Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Air Traffic Control Series, 2152: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/air-traffic-control-series-2152/ To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you have experience as an air traffic controller in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrated 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. Creditable experience must have equipped applicants with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the full range of duties of the position for which application is being made. To qualify for the 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 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: Experience conducting surveillance and safety oversight activities such as audits, assessments, and inspections. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
The Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist directs the work of subordinate employees and managers for multiple organizational units/projects/programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines within a major subdivision. Directs the staff in conducting technical air traffic reviews in support of policy development and approvals granted to the ATO. Applies advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work that is directed and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service. The Supervisor is responsible for the development, coordination, and management of air traffic control programs. The work usually includes a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the AOV, the AVS, and frequently the FAA. Applies knowledge of safety regulation and policy development regarding safety performance and certification of air traffic control specialists. Directs the staff in conducting surveillance and safety activities such as audits, assessments, and inspections. Ensures continued National Airspace System (NAS) operational safety of the Air Traffic Organization’s (ATO) air traffic facilities, locations, and elements within an established AOV geographic area of responsibility through the execution of AOV surveillance activities such as audits, assessments, inspections, and facility specific safety standards. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one organizational unit/project/program. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/ projects/programs or requests additional resources, as needed. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements. Applies advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the AVS. Manages employees' training requirements and identifies to ensure that branch staff complete mandatory training to meet AOV deadlines. Identifies new training opportunities to improve staff skills required to remain a productive team member. Interacts with FAA counterparts and others, to keep abreast of state-of-the-art technological developments and trends. Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, AOV and the AVS and includes the interactions with employees and management to discuss the status of projects/programs, including training needs and to develop plans for the future. Collaborates with key ATO personnel from Safety and Technical Training, Air Traffic, and Technical Operations Service Units as well as the NextGen Office and the Airports line of business, among others to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes. Has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines. Managerial duties typically affect employees and managers in more than one organizational unit/program and includes: planning, communicates the organization’s vision and objectives, setting priorities for the branch employees as well as assigning tasks and responsibilities; update management on branch activities of interest; communicate relevant AOV information to branch staff; coaches and develops employee capabilities, including guiding professional growth and development; monitors and evaluates performance reviews with branch staff; manages employees time and attendance and labor distribution reporting; approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique NAS operational problems without the intervention of higher-level management.