Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration•Rochester, NY

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About The Position

Serves as the front-line manager for the Rochester SSC (WCQ25-ROC), providing overall administrative and technical direction to Airway Transportation Systems Specialists and support staff who provide National Airspace System services to En Route and Terminal air traffic control for commercial airlines and general aviation in a defined area. The position reports directly to a District Manager or District Facilities Manager and directs at least one organizational unit, project, or program within a major subdivision. The manager may supervise employees at more than one SSC or duty location. The role directs staff and resources to accomplish SSC objectives, applies program resources to meet defined requirements, and participates in organizational planning and execution. Work follows established policies, procedures, and objectives, with discretion to resolve most issues and develop or recommend policies and procedures for problem areas. Higher-level management periodically reviews performance and consults with the manager to ensure alignment with the major subdivision’s short-term objectives. The position requires advanced knowledge of the technical work, budget and human-resources policies and procedures, and organizational objectives. It also requires extensive knowledge and experience in technology, systems interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automated aviation navigation and electronics systems. The position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation Pay Plan and the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, and has a Moderate Risk (5) security requirement. It is not a bargaining-unit position.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959.
Submit an SF-50.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level, FV-I or FG/GS-13, for the J pay band position.
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 level in the normal occupational progression.
Extensive knowledge and experience in technology, systems interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automated aviation navigation and electronics systems.
Qualifications must be met by the vacancy announcement closing date.
May be required to complete a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period.
Subject to designated or random drug testing and pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening.
Position may be subject to a background investigation; security requirement is Moderate Risk (5).
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.

Responsibilities

Plan and communicate the organization’s vision and objectives; set priorities and assign work and responsibilities.
Monitor and evaluate employee performance, coach and develop staff, approve leave, and take, recommend, or approve corrective or disciplinary action as appropriate.
Schedule staff and ensure equity in subordinate performance standards and rating techniques.
Evaluate work performance and justify award or bonus recommendations for higher-level approval.
Plan budgets by projecting short- and long-term needs and justifying resource requirements.
Identify employee and personal developmental training needs; request or arrange developmental and operational training, and consult higher-level management about unconventional training requests.
Provide employees with advice, counsel, and instructions on technical, operational, and administrative matters.
Hear and resolve informal employee complaints; refer group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to higher-level management.
Foster a fair and equitable work environment.
Define, acquire, and allocate budget, staff, and other resources needed to meet SSC goals and objectives.
Participate in strategic planning and execute organizational goals using sound management principles.
Maintain contacts with organizational staff, peers, higher-level managers, customers, other government entities, and external parties to discuss project status, plan ahead, or interpret policies and procedures.
Make commitments for subordinate organizational units within established guidelines.
Identify problem areas and develop or recommend policies and procedures to resolve them.
Consult with higher-level management to align projects and programs with the major subdivision’s short-term objectives.