Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Serves as a front-line Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist and System Support Center (SSC) manager. Directs subordinate employees in at least one organizational unit, project, or program within a major subdivision, and may supervise employees across multiple SSCs or duty locations. Applies advanced knowledge of the technical work, organizational objectives, budgeting, human resources, and administrative policies to manage SSC operations and resources. Participates in strategic planning and execution of organizational goals, aligns projects and programs with the major subdivision's short-term objectives, and resolves most problems without higher-level intervention. Work is guided by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives, with discretion to identify issues and recommend new policies and procedures. Organizational and individual performance is reviewed periodically by higher-level management. The manager defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff, and other resources to meet SSC requirements and mission objectives. The position involves routine coordination with organizational staff, peers, and higher-level managers, and may include frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and external parties to interpret policies and procedures or support program activities. The role may make commitments on behalf of subordinate organizational units within established guidelines. The position requires at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower FV-I/GS-13 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must be in the FV-2101 occupation or a related occupation and include experience with technology systems interrelationships and managing civilian or military automated aviation navigation and electronics systems. Education may not be substituted for experience. Employment is subject to U.S. citizenship, applicable Selective Service registration, a valid state driver's license, required security investigation, and drug testing. A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required. The position may require a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty, and is not a bargaining-unit position.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF-50 as specified in the announcement; current FAA employees must provide the most recent non-award SF-50 with the listed blocks by the closing date.
A valid state driver's license is required.
Must successfully complete the required security investigation; the position requires favorable adjudication of a Tier 2 (T2) background investigation unless a waiver is approved.
Designated or random drug testing is required, including pre-employment or pre-appointment screening as applicable.
A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
At least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower FV-I/GS-13 level in the Federal Service.
Specialized experience must be in the FV-2101 occupation or a related occupation and include experience in technology systems interrelationships and management of civilian or military automated aviation navigation and electronics systems.
Education may not be substituted for the required experience.
Application work history must include official title, grade, and series, with examples supporting specialized experience; qualifications must be met by the vacancy closing date.
May be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
Subject to FAA restrictions on certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.
Must follow application and documentation instructions; omission of required documents may result in non-consideration.
Applicants are encouraged to provide narratives for managerial selection factors with specific examples, details, and applicable date ranges.

Responsibilities

Direct subordinate employees and oversee one or more organizational units, projects, or programs, potentially across multiple SSCs or duty locations.
Communicate organizational vision and objectives, set priorities, assign work, and monitor and evaluate employee performance.
Schedule staff, approve leave, ensure equitable performance standards and rating practices, and coach and develop employee capabilities.
Justify recommendations for awards or bonuses for higher-level approval and take, recommend, or approve corrective or disciplinary action as appropriate.
Plan budgets by projecting short- and long-term needs and justifying resource requirements.
Identify employee and self-development needs and request or arrange developmental and operational training; consult higher-level management about unconventional training requests.
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, and apply minor disciplinary measures when appropriate.
Foster a fair and equitable work environment.
Apply program resources to meet defined requirements and define, acquire, and allocate budget, staff, and other resources to achieve SSC objectives.
Participate in strategic planning and execute organizational goals to accomplish mission objectives.
Coordinate project and program status and future planning with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers; consult higher management to align work with subdivision objectives.
Engage with customers, other government entities, and external parties as needed to interpret policies and procedures or support project and program work.
Identify problem areas and develop or recommend new policies and procedures to resolve them.
Make commitments for subordinate organizational units within established guidelines.