Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Air Traffic Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration•Coraopolis, PA

About The Position

Serves as the Air Traffic Manager of a terminal facility and is responsible for planning and directing all facility activities. Directs a highly technical workforce, including integrated operational and support teams that provide air traffic control services across a geographic area. The work affects the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of aircraft and segments of the aviation industry. Reviews work processes to ensure they support the agency’s mission and customer needs, add value to facility services, and are carried out efficiently. Provides training, coaching, and guidance to subordinates and builds teams throughout the facility. Plans and assigns subordinate work, sets and adjusts priorities, prepares work schedules, approves leave, and evaluates performance. Advises on work and administrative matters; resolves work problems, grievances, and serious employee complaints; and takes disciplinary actions. Recommends or approves selections and transfers, recommends awards or bonuses, approves certain facility expenses, and identifies and arranges training and development needs. Interacts with senior military and civilian managers, aviation industry representatives, public interest groups, union representatives, local government managers, professional organizations, and contractors. Reports to a General Manager and/or Assistant General Manager.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF-50.
May be required to complete a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period.
Must meet the qualifications by the vacancy announcement closing date.
Must meet specialized experience requirements through one of the following: at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position; at least 1 year (52 weeks) facility-rated or area-certified at an ATS facility; or at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an MSS position at an ATS facility.
Must also have held an MSS-3 or a 2152 FG-14 or above position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.
Applicants may provide narrative responses addressing MWP Selection Factors 1 through 4 and the applicable Leadership and Management Dimensions, with a reference’s name, title, organization, and phone number.
Resume must include detailed information supporting qualifications and job questionnaire responses.
Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or satisfactory completion of security requirements.
The selected person may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
Applicants must submit applications by the announcement closing date and complete all application questions and instructions.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct all activities at a terminal air traffic control facility.
Direct operational and support personnel providing air traffic control services throughout a geographic area.
Review work processes to ensure mission alignment, customer service, added value, and efficiency.
Provide training, coaching, and guidance to subordinates and build teams throughout the facility.
Plan subordinate work, set priorities, prepare schedules, assign work, and approve leave.
Evaluate subordinate performance and ensure equitable performance standards and ratings.
Advise subordinates on work and administrative matters and resolve work problems, grievances, and serious employee complaints.
Effect disciplinary actions and recommend or approve selections and transfers.
Recommend awards or bonuses and approve facility expenses for overtime, equipment, and personnel.
Identify and arrange developmental and other training needs for subordinates.
Engage with senior government and military managers, aviation industry representatives, public interest groups, union representatives, local government managers, professional organizations, and contractors.