Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist

Summary

This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) within the System Operations Service Unit, Flight Service directorate. The Flight Service (FS) Safety and Operations Group is responsible for ensuring the performance and safety of the Alaska service area and delivery of services provided by the flight service contractor through the Flight Service Director.

Duties

This position reports to the group manager (GM) of the Safety and Operations Group, AJR-B100. The Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist is responsible for providing status updates to the Group Manager. The work usually includes a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the AJR and ATO. Directs the work of a team of air traffic subject matter experts in monitoring and evaluating Flight Service trends and data analysis, quality assurance for both federal and contract Flight Service operations, contingency planning, Pilot Weather Briefer Certifications, and External Compliance Verifications (ECVs) for all Flight Service facilities. Works with the GM in implementing operational requirements and policies for Flight Service in Alaska and by the contractor, ensuring alignment with Air Traffic Organization (ATO) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) goals to guarantee the delivery of flight services to air traffic control facilities and pilots within the National Airspace System (NAS). Leads staff in ensuring services in both Alaska and contract operations are complementary and aligned with Flight Service program goals. Ensures the flight service contract service provider and Alaska operations follow policies. Conducts Safety Management System reviews and Safety Panels. Recommends approval of Safety Risk Management documents for Flight Service prior to System Operations Service Unit approval. Conducts follow-up on identified deficiencies and develops and recommends corrective action plans and/or new policies and procedures to provide resolution for operational and technical issues, specifically pertaining to Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) policy and procedures, flight plans and flight plan filing procedures. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher-level management. Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, major subdivision and the ATO with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. In 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. Has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines. Directs the work of subordinate employees and/or managers for more than one organizational unit/project/program within a major subdivision. Managerial duties 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. Applies advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, relating to the management of air traffic and air traffic control procedures. Possesses an advanced knowledge of budget, human resources, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the AJR, the ATO, and the FAA. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one organizational unit. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Individual and organizational performance is reviewed periodically by higher-level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures. Has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects/programs with the short-term objectives of the major subdivision. Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J FG/GS-13 level. This experience 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 at the next lower level, FV-J: -Experience providing follow-up on identified deficiencies and developing and recommending corrective action plans. -Experience directing the work of a team in monitoring and evaluating operations and safety, trends and data analysis, and quality assurance. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order;(2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration. You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered. 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.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience. 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 This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's 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. 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 Managerial Selection Factor. In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Managerial Selection Factor, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your 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 human resource specialist as appropriate. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at:¿https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits. This Level 2 (Non-Critical Sensitive; Secret)position requires favorable adjudication of an Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (ANACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. This position is not covered by PL 92-267 for early retirement purposes, and is therefore, not eligible for "good time" credit. Unless previously completed, the incumbent must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this supervisory or managerial position. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA