Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist (TSOG Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Serves as a Technical Support Operations Group (TSOG) Manager, reporting directly to the Technical Operations, Technical Services Organization Manager. Directs multiple technical teams within the Technical Operations, Technical Services Organization and provides administrative and technical direction to managers and specialists who deliver technical expertise, evaluate and optimize National Airspace System (NAS) facilities and services, and analyze alternatives for managing and improving NAS systems. The position’s organizational span affects a large segment of the flying public, aviation industry, and business commerce.

The manager directs subordinate managers and employees across multiple organizational units, projects, or programs. Responsibilities include planning; communicating organizational vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning work; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employees; approving leave; and taking, recommending, or approving corrective or disciplinary actions as appropriate. The incumbent defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staffing, and other resources; participates in strategic planning and execution of organizational goals; and ensures programs align with the major subdivision’s short-term objectives.

The work is governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives, with discretion to resolve most problems without higher-level intervention. The manager identifies problem areas and develops or recommends policies and procedures. Contacts are primarily with staff and managers within the organization, with possible frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and external parties. Performance is reviewed periodically by higher-level management, and the work directly affects program objectives across multiple organizational units and the major subdivision.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Submit a current SF-50; award SF-50s and SF-52s will not be accepted.
• At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level (FV-J, FG/GS-14), typically in or related to the line of work, is required.
• Specialized experience must be in the normal line of progression for the occupation and equip the applicant with knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position.
• Qualifying specialized experience may include technical experience in organizations responsible for the design, development, operations, maintenance, performance, and evaluation of the NAS, including NAS program and systems acquisition and development, field-facility operations and maintenance, or evaluation and performance functions in district, regional, or headquarters offices.
• Qualifications must be met by the vacancy announcement closing date.
• Education may not be substituted for experience at this grade level.
• A background investigation and favorable adjudication are required before appointment unless a waiver is obtained; the position is Moderate Risk (5) and subject to reinvestigation every five years.
• A one-year probationary period may be required; a supervisory or managerial probationary period may also be required.
• Newly appointed Front Line Managers may be required to complete mandatory corporate training within prescribed time frames.
• 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 managerial selection-factor answers and qualifications.
• The application work history must include official employment start and end dates, position title, series, grade or pay-band level, and work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Direct the work of subordinate managers and employees across multiple organizational units, projects, or programs.
• Provide administrative and technical direction to assigned managers and specialists.
• Plan work, communicate organizational vision and objectives, set priorities, and assign tasks and responsibilities.
• Monitor and evaluate performance; coach and develop employee capabilities; approve leave; and take, recommend, or approve corrective or disciplinary actions as appropriate.
• Define, acquire, and allocate budget, staff, and other resources needed to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
• Participate in strategic planning and execution of organizational goals using sound management principles.
• Ensure programs align with the tactical objectives of the major subdivision.
• Identify problem areas and develop or recommend new policies and procedures for their resolution.
• Discuss project and program status and plan for the future with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers; engage customers, other government entities, and external parties as needed.
• Support the evaluation and optimization of NAS facilities and services and analysis of alternatives for managing and improving NAS systems.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific 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