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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Air Traffic Manager (AT-2152-GL)

Federal Aviation Administration

Burbank, CAFull-time$140–175K/yrPosted 1w ago

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Compensation
$140–175K/yr
Location
Burbank, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

The Air Traffic Manager directs all activities at an ATC-7 terminal facility, overseeing operational and support teams that provide air traffic control services. The role manages workforce planning, priorities, performance, training, employee relations, and facility resources, while coordinating with aviation, government, labor, and community stakeholders. Applicants must meet one of the specified FAA or air traffic facility experience paths and be U.S. citizens.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Workforce DirectionWorkforce PlanningPerformance ManagementTraining and CoachingEmployee RelationsAir Traffic Control

Qualifications

FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 Experience or AboveFacility Rated or Area Certified ExperienceMSS Position ExperienceMSS-2 or FAA 2152 FG-14 ExperienceU.S. CitizenshipOne Year of Specialized Experience

Full job description

Summary

Air Traffic Manager (ATM) in an ATC-7 level terminal facility, responsible for planning and directing all activities at the facility.

Duties

Directs a highly technical workforce, including functionally integrated teams of operational and support personnel, that provides air traffic control services throughout a geographic area. The work impacts the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of aircraft as well as segments of the aviation industry. Continuously reviews work processes to assure that results meet the agency's mission and the customer's needs, add value to facility services, and are efficiently achieved. Provides training, coaching, and guidance to subordinates, and is responsible for team building throughout the facility. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates. Sets and adjusts long and short-term priorities. Approves leave; prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities; evaluates work performance of subordinates ensuring equity of performance standards and ratings; gives advice on work and on administrative matters; makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates; hears and resolves group grievances and serious employee complaints; effects disciplinary actions; recommends/approves selections and transfers; recommends awards or bonuses; approves expenses for overtime, equipment, and personnel within the facility; and identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of subordinates. Communicates and reinforces EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibilities, including selection, training, and transfers. Supports and participates in the labor management partnership process and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner. Meets or has contact with high ranking military and civilian managers, representatives of the aviation industry, key staff of public interest groups, union representatives, local government managers, professional organizations, and contractors. The Air Traffic Manager reports to a General Manager and/or Assistant General Manager. Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications

Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks); OR 2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks)at an ATS facility; Note: an employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility that is upgraded is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position since he or she has been performing the higher-graded work); OR 3) Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility. AND In addition, the incumbent must have held an MSS-2 or FAA 2152 FG-14 or above regional or headquarters positions for at least 1 year (52 weeks). QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Evaluation Criteria (EMP-1.14; FAA Managerial Workforce Planning MSC-10.4): Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on FAA Managerial Workforce Planning Selection Factors 1 through 4. Within your application package, please provide a brief explanation of your possession of each of the Managerial workforce Planning MWP) Selection Factors. Applicants that fail to address these factors will be disqualified from further consideration.

How You Will Be Evaluated

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses. Other Information

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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Assignment/Career Progression. 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. Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement. Interview Statement: Some, all or none of the candidates may be interviewed. In addition to uploading a resume and all other required application forms, applicants must complete and submit the first page of FAA Form 3330-43, Rating of Air Traffic Experience. The form must include from and to dates of experience, position title, series and grade/level of all positions held. The form must be submitted either by uploading a copy as an attachment to the application through USAJOBS or fax the form to (310) 725-7847. It must be received in the HRMO by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants will be considered ineligible if the form is not received in HR by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants are reminded that FAA Form 3330-43 is required and NOT FAA Form 3330-43-1. This is not a bargaining unit position. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

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