Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration•Warrenton, VA

About The Position

The Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist serves as Team Manager for the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Detection & Mitigation Team, AJR-262, within AJR-2. The role leads operational security efforts to protect the United States and its interests from threats associated with the Air Domain, using Air Traffic Management security capabilities while mitigating impacts to the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS). The position directs subordinate employees across multiple organizational units, projects, or programs; manages budgets, staffing, and other resources; and applies advanced knowledge of administrative policies, air traffic management, and air traffic control procedures. The manager directs development and implementation of policies and procedures for safe and secure UAS and Counter-UAS (C-UAS) operations in the NAS, identifies and mitigates security threats, and supports airspace planning and safety and efficiency analyses. The position coordinates C-UAS missions with interagency partners, including identifying mission type, legal authority, and equipment; overseeing mission assessments with the Department of Transportation; reviewing proposed legislation; and coordinating proposed mitigations with relevant agencies and FAA organizations. The manager also coordinates air traffic operations between FAA facilities and the Domestic Events Network and supports responses to natural disasters and other crises, potentially outside the scheduled tour of duty and in various locations.

Requirements

One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-J or FG/GS-14), typically related to the position’s line of work.
Experience directing or leading a team in safety and efficiency analyses of external security constraints.
Experience identifying, addressing, and mitigating system security threats.
Experience identifying problem areas and developing and recommending new policies and procedures for resolution.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF-50.
Designated or random drug testing is required; the position is covered by the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
Unless previously completed, must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period to remain in the supervisory or managerial position.
Favorable adjudication of a Single Scope Background Investigation is required before appointment unless a waiver is obtained.
A financial disclosure statement may be required within 30 days of entry on duty.
Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.

Responsibilities

Direct the work of subordinate employees across more than one organizational unit, project, or program.
Direct safety and efficiency analyses of external security constraints, including military training and specialized Department of Defense activities that may affect the NAS.
Identify UAS security threats and develop or direct mitigations to reduce security risks to the NAS and UAS.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for safe and secure UAS and C-UAS operations in the NAS.
Identify problem areas and develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution.
Participate in airspace planning, including strategies for detecting and mitigating security risks and threats.
Facilitate interagency C-UAS mission meetings to identify mission type, legal authority, and equipment.
Review team members’ comments on proposed legislation involving UAS security and C-UAS operations; compare proposals with laws and regulations and recommend approval or non-concurrence to the Group Manager.
Coordinate proposed mitigations with requesting agencies and relevant organizations before recommending acceptance to senior leadership.
Oversee development of C-UAS mission assessments with the Department of Transportation.
Coordinate air traffic operations between FAA facilities and the Domestic Events Network, including aviation- or airspace-related programs supporting agency security and safety missions.
Respond to natural disasters and other crises as part of directorate response efforts, potentially outside scheduled hours and at various locations.
Plan, organize, and manage budgets, staff, and other resources across multiple organizational units, projects, or programs; reallocate or request resources as needed.
Review, coordinate, and execute administrative and resource-management activities.