Supervisory Airway Transportation System Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration•Cedar City, UT

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About The Position

Serves as a Front Line Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist for a Systems Support Center (SSC), providing administrative and technical direction to staff responsible for maintaining the National Airspace System (NAS). The supervisor manages people, funds, equipment, and other resources to support continuous safe and reliable air travel. The role requires advanced knowledge of the technical work, budget and human-resources policies, and the objectives of the major subdivision. The position plans and communicates organizational objectives, assigns work, establishes schedules and standards, monitors performance, and develops employees. It manages the SSC budget and resources, addresses employee concerns and performance issues, arranges training, and coordinates projects and programs. The supervisor works with organizational staff and managers, and may engage with customers, other government entities, and external parties. Work is guided by established policies and objectives, with discretion to resolve most problems and recommend new policies or procedures. This is a temporary position not to exceed one year; it may be terminated, extended, or made permanent without further competition.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Submit an SF-50.
Designated or random drug testing is required; pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening may apply.
Successful completion and favorable adjudication of a Moderate Risk Background Investigation (Tier 2) is required before appointment unless a waiver is obtained.
A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
At least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower FV-I/GS-13 pay band or grade in Federal service.
Specialized experience in the FV-2101 occupation or a related occupation that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job; qualifying experience must be equivalent to the next lower grade in the normal line of progression.
Extensive knowledge and experience in technology systems interrelationships and management of civilian or military automated aviation navigation and electronics systems.
Experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility appropriate to the position.
Qualifications must be met by the vacancy announcement closing date.
Apply online; faxed or emailed resumes are not accepted.
Provide an explanation of applicable Leadership and Management Dimensions and include at least one reference's name, title, organization, and phone number.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and technical direction to assigned specialists, technicians, and other support staff involved in NAS maintenance.
Apply knowledge of FAA and Technical Operations organizations, priorities, plans, procedures, policies, and NAS systems and organizations.
Communicate organizational vision and objectives; set priorities; assign tasks and responsibilities; and establish schedules, deadlines, and work standards.
Monitor and evaluate employee performance, coach and develop staff, and take, recommend, or approve corrective and disciplinary actions as appropriate.
Manage staff scheduling and approve leave; ensure equity in performance standards and rating techniques.
Justify recommendations for employee awards and bonuses for higher-level approval.
Identify developmental training needs and provide or arrange developmental and operational training.
Advise, counsel, or instruct employees on technical, operational, and administrative matters.
Hear and resolve informal employee complaints; refer group grievances and serious unresolved complaints to higher-level management.
Consult Labor Relations on serious disciplinary matters and determine appropriate action; foster a fair and equitable work environment.
Define, plan, execute, and monitor the SSC budget, staffing, and other resources.
Manage people, funds, and equipment to support safe and reliable air travel.
Communicate with organizational staff and managers about project and program status and future planning; contact customers, government entities, and other external parties as needed.
Make commitments for subordinate organizational units within established guidelines.
Resolve problems, identify problem areas, and develop or recommend new policies and procedures.
Ensure projects and programs align with the major subdivision's short-term objectives.