Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration•Moline, IL

About The Position

Serves as the front-line manager for the Moline SSC (WCN25-MLI), 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 within a defined area. The position directs work across more than one organizational unit, project, or program within a major subdivision and reports to a District Manager or District Facilities Manager. The manager sets priorities, assigns work, monitors performance, develops employees, oversees scheduling and leave, and addresses performance and conduct matters. The role includes budget planning and resource allocation, identifying and arranging training, advising employees, resolving workplace complaints, and fostering an equitable work environment. It applies advanced technical, budgetary, human-resources, and administrative knowledge to meet organizational requirements and objectives. The position coordinates with employees, peers, and higher-level managers on program status and planning, and may work with customers, government entities, and other external parties. It has authority to make commitments for subordinate units within established guidelines, and resolves most problems independently while consulting higher-level management to align programs with subdivision objectives.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level, pay band 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 needed to perform the duties, at least equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Extensive knowledge of and experience in technology, systems interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automated aviation navigation and electronics systems.
U.S. citizenship.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Submit an SF-50.
Satisfactory completion of designated or random drug testing requirements.
A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
Qualifications must be met by the vacancy announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Provide overall administrative and technical direction to the assigned workforce of Airway Transportation Systems Specialists and support staff.
Direct work across multiple organizational units, projects, or programs within a major subdivision.
Communicate organizational vision and objectives; set priorities and assign tasks and responsibilities.
Monitor and evaluate employee performance, coach and develop staff, approve leave, and take or recommend corrective or disciplinary action.
Ensure equitable performance standards and rating practices for subordinates; justify award and bonus recommendations for higher-level approval.
Plan budgets by projecting future needs and justifying resource requirements.
Identify employee and personal developmental training needs, and request or arrange developmental and operational training.
Consult higher-level management about unconventional training requests, accessibility, funding, and effective resource use.
Advise, counsel, and 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.
Foster a fair and equitable work environment.
Apply program resources to meet defined requirements; define, acquire, and allocate budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish SSC goals and objectives.
Participate in planning and executing organizational goals using strategic planning and sound management principles.
Identify problem areas and develop or recommend policies and procedures to resolve them.
Make commitments for subordinate organizational units within established guidelines and consult higher-level management to align programs with tactical objectives.