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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Eastern Region, ATO, Eastern Service Area, New York District, New York Center, ZNY
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Summary

Serves as an Operations Manager (OM, MSS-3) in a Level 12 en route, responsible for planning and directing operations.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
01/25/2022 to 02/03/2022
Salary
$183,717 to - $203,700 per year

Salary includes locality payment of 35.06%. Pay rates for FAA employees, including locality pay, care capped by law at $203,700

Pay scale & grade
AT LK
Location
Ronkonkoma, NY
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— - Fixed Rate PCS - Permanent Change of Station (Current Federal Employee) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
AEA-ATO-22-BKY-76624
Control number
632865300

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Clarification from the agency

FAA Wide - Open to current permanent FAA employees

Duties

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Serves as a Operations Manager (OM) in a Level 12 en route, responsible for planning and directing operations. The incumbent may be requested to provide direct support to the Air Traffic Manager. In the en route option, the OM provides first-line supervision to assigned Operation Supervisors (OS) and Supervisory Traffic Management Coordinators (STMC). The OM provides second-line supervision to ATCS' and TMCs. The OM is responsible for two or more operational areas, one of which may include the traffic management unit. The OM is responsible for operational services of the facility including traffic management initiatives. Provides training, coaching, and guidance to subordinates and facilitates team building throughout his/her area(s) of responsibility. Integrates support resources with operational needs to maintain effective ATC service, and may work other than administrative shifts to meet this requirement. Using measures of organizational performance, the OM continuously reviews work processes to assure that results meet the agency's mission and the customers' needs, add value to facility services, and are efficiently achieved. Serves as a member of the management team and provides advice on ways to improve organizational performance and meet strategic goals.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Review the Additional Information Section of this vacancy announcement for important information regarding pre-employment COVID Vaccine requirement.
  • 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.
  • Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
  • Applicants must apply online through Aviator.
  • A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required

Qualifications

Candidates must show specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as:

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

OR

2)Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at 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 or she has been performing the higher graded work;

OR

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

NOTE: There are no restrictions on who can apply to MSS vacancies at those facilities with 3 or less MSS levels.

4) In addition to the qualifications listed above for MSS positions, the chart on MSS positions will be used to determine which career level applicants are qualified to make application.

Managerial Selection Factors:

Candidates will be evaluated on four "Managerial Selection Factors". Candidates must provide separate narrative responses to address his/her experience in MWP Selection Factors 1 through 4. In the text box following each Leadership and Management Dimensions, please provide a brief explanation of your possession of the applicable Leadership and Management Dimension. Include the name, title, organization name, and phone number of at least one reference that can be contacted for further verification of your level of capability.

Applicants who fail to address the Leadership and Management Dimensions on-line will be disqualified.

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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 person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements

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.

If selected, you will be required to provide information regarding your COVID-19 vaccination status for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

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.

In the text box following each Leadership and Management Dimension, please provide a brief explanation of your possession of the applicable Leadership and Management Dimension. Include the name, title, organization name, and phone number of at least one reference that can be contacted for further verification of your level of capability. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment. 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.

Interview Policy: Some, all, or none may be interviewed.



This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA

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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