What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, (MSS-4, Level 12), General Manager position at Federal Aviation Administration?

Summary

Serves as the General Manager (GM) in the ATO; Air Traffic Services; Western Service Area, Denver District.

Directly responsible for the En-route and Terminal Air Traffic Managers and for all area control operational activities.

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees within the Air Traffic Organization (ATO).

Duties

The incumbent facilitates the integration of air traffic services in his / her assigned area and advocates the tactical use of concepts and technologies to advance the strategic goals of the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) and the FAA. He / she is responsible for coordinating the operational functions found within these facilities and across the service area. He / she is also responsible for coordinating policies with the Deputy Directors of System Operations, Regional and Service Area Managers as well as other senior officials.

As a recognized expert in air traffic control operations, procedures and traffic flow management, he / she ensures that facility operations maximize efficiency and service. He / she maintains situational awareness of the national airspace to ensure that average daily airport capacity, airport efficiency rates and adjusted operational availability in his / her Area meet the performance metrics and goals established in the FAA Flight Plan. In conjunction with other General Managers and Deputy Directors of System Operations, develops standards, systems procedures and techniques to improve air traffic services within the Area. He / she identifies information needs, ad hoc and recurring reporting requirements to include reporting frequency to the Director of Operations. The incumbent works on complex projects and programs based on the objectives of the organization's vision and objectives, setting priorities, coaching, and developing staff and organizational capabilities. He / she solicits feedback among management team members on shared responsibilities for safety, efficiency and a systems approach in the performance of the NAS.

Meets and has frequent contacts with both internal and external customers including subordinates, other peer management representatives, union representatives, administrative support staff within the facility, higher ranking managers and supervisors, service center personnel, members of the state, local and federal government, other foreign government aviation officials, general public, representatives of the aviation industry and military. Contacts take place in meetings and conferences or in unplanned situations where the General Manager is designated as a contact point and these meetings have the potential for considerable consequence to the NAS.

Approves leave and prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to direct reports based on priorities. Evaluates work performance of subordinates ensuring equity of performance standards and ratings; gives advice on work and on administrative matters; makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates; hears and recommends / approves selections and transfers; recommends awards or bonuses; approves expenses for overtime, equipment, and personnel; and identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of subordinates.

Defines, acquires and allocates budget, staff and other resources to accomplish objectives that impact multiple organizational units / projects / programs and across multiple functions and / or disciplines. Leads and integrates both short-term and long-term future needs through the budget planning process.

Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selection, training and transfers. Supports and participates in the labor-management partnership process and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959.

Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).

Designated or Random Drug Testing required.

MUST complete and submit the first page of FAA Form 3330-43.

A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.

The above salary range does not reflect any pay band increases that may be authorized after the posting of this vacancy announcement.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you :

1. Must have held an FAA 2152 FG-14 / FV-J or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks);

2. Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility (NOTE : An employee who has been facility-rated or area-certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility that is upgraded is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position, since he / she has been performing the higher-graded work);

3. Must have held a MSS position or above for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.

4. In addition to the qualifications listed above for this MSS-4 position, you must have held the MSS-3 or above; or an FG-2152-14 or above Regional or Headquarters position for 1 year (52 weeks). [IAW Qualification Requirements for AT-2152 Terminal and En Route Positions (Revision 1) dated 11 / 08 / 99].

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Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.

Position may be subject to a background investigation.

A one-year probationary period may be required.

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and / or alcohol testing.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Managerial Selection Factors (MSF) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each MSF.

In lieu of providing a MSF narrative response in the text box listed below each MSF, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each MSF. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your MSF answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Career Enhancement / Career Progression : In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29 / 1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Assignment / Career Progression. The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP / CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility.

Supervisory / Managerial Probationary Period Requirement : A one-year supervisor / managerial probationary period may be required.

Interview Policy : Some, all or none of the candidates may be interviewed

For the Security Requirements : "Noncritical Sensitive (2) : This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of an Access National Agency Check with Inquiries (Tier 3) background investigation prior to appointment, unless waiver is obtained."

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT : Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package / resume supports your responses.

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Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

In addition to the online application, applicants MUST complete and submit the first page of FAA Form 3330-43, Rating of Air Traffic Experience. The form must include from and to dates of experience, position title, series and grade / level of all positions held. The form must be submitted either by uploading a copy as an attachment with the bid package through USAJOBS or by faxing the form to (206) 231-4150 by the closing date of this announcement. The FAA Form 3330-43 MUST BE RECEIVED IN THIS OFFICE BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Please be sure to indicate your full name and the announcement number you are applying for on each page. Applicants will be considered ineligible if the form is not received in the servicing HR office by the closing date of this announcement.

Current or Former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee) : You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2). Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https : / / eopf.opm.gov / dot / .

Forms :

FAA-3330-43 : Rating of Air Traffic Experience

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from

schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND / OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.

We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information :

Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)

Duties (be specific in describing your duties)

Employer's name and address

Supervisor name and phone number

Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

Salary (optional)

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.

Agency contact information

Jefferson Bell

Phone

1 (206) 231-4041

1 (206) 231-4150

jefferson.bell@faa.gov

Address

Federal Aviation Administration

ANM Regional HR Services Branch

2200 S. 216th St.

AHF-N210

Des Moines, WA 98198

Next steps

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to : USAJOBS Help Guide.

Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents