Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Air Traffic Manager - MSS-4)

Federal Aviation Administration•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

Serves as an Air Traffic Manager of an ATC-5 level terminal facility, and is responsible for planning and directing all activities at the facility. 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.

Requirements

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
  • A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
  • Must have held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks); OR
  • Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility.
  • An employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility that is upgraded is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position; OR
  • Must have held an MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.
  • Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
  • Position may be subject to a background investigation.
  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
  • Learn more about federal benefits.
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  • Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
  • Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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