Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration • West Chicago, IL

9d

About The Position

Serves as the front-line manager for the DuPage SSC (WCN47-DPA), directing the administrative and technical work of 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 within a defined area. Reports directly to a District Manager or District Facilities Manager.

The role directs subordinate employees across more than one organizational unit, project, or program within a major subdivision. It applies advanced technical knowledge, knowledge of budget and human-resources policies and procedures, and understanding of organizational objectives to manage resources and achieve defined requirements. The manager exercises discretion within established policies and objectives, resolves most problems without higher-level intervention, and identifies and recommends new policies or procedures when needed. Performance is periodically reviewed by higher-level management through status reports and organizational performance measures.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF-50.
• Must meet the specialized-experience requirement by the vacancy announcement closing date: one year of experience equivalent to the next lower level, pay band FV-I or FG/GS-13, for the J pay band position.
• Specialized experience must be in the FV-2101 occupation or a related occupation and must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the position's duties; it must be equivalent to the next lower grade in the occupation's normal line of progression.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in technology, system interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automated aviation navigation and electronics systems.
• Must undergo designated or random drug testing; tentatively selected applicants are subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening.
• A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
• A background investigation may be required.
• The selected candidate may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
• Applicants should include detailed work-history examples supporting their qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire; responses may be verified during interviews or through other information gathered in the application process.

Responsibilities

• Plan and communicate organizational vision and objectives; set priorities and assign tasks and responsibilities.
• Monitor and evaluate employee performance, coach and develop employee capabilities, and ensure equity in performance standards and rating techniques.
• Schedule staff, approve leave, and take, recommend, or approve corrective or disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Justify recommendations for awards or bonuses for unit positions for higher-level approval.
• Perform budget-planning functions, including 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 discuss unconventional training requests with higher management.
• Advise, counsel, or instruct employees on technical, operational, and administrative matters.
• Hear and resolve employee complaints at the informal stage; refer group grievances and serious unresolved complaints to higher management.
• Apply program resources to meet defined requirements; define, acquire, and allocate budget, staff, and other resources for SSC goals and objectives.
• Participate in planning and executing organizational goals using strategic planning and sound management principles.
• Make commitments for subordinate organizational units within established guidelines.
• Coordinate with higher-level management to align projects and programs with the major subdivision's short-term objectives.
• Maintain contacts with organizational staff, managers, customers, other government entities, and external parties regarding project and program status, planning, and policy or procedure interpretation.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed