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Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, Tech OPS, OPS Support, NASE Group, Beacon & Terminal Surveillance Team,Mode-S Subteam, AJW-1431
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Summary

As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the manager's individual performance, and available funding.

This position serves as a Front Line Manager (FLM) within one of the multiple National Airway Systems Engineering (NASE}, AJW-1400 sub-teams.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
11/27/2024 to 12/06/2024
Salary
$140,522 to - $217,735 per year

Salary includes locality pay of 28.55%.

Pay scale & grade
FV K
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Atlantic City, NJ
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is not remote. Telework is authorized for emergencies or situational per agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary - 1 year
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
Yes - 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. See https://www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements.
Announcement number
AAC-ATO-25-AJW1431-93070
Control number
820818600

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Clarification from the agency

Open to Current Permanent FAA Employees in ATO including AMA-400

Duties

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Manages and directs a highly technical workforce consisting of professional engineering, scientific, software specialist, technician, and administrative employees responsible for maintaining hardware and software for operational NAS systems; developing hardware and software modifications; performing system test verification; quality control; system requirements definition; and providing field support.

Directs the work of subordinate employees for multiple NAS systems, projects, and/or programs. Duties typically include planning, communicating the sub-team's vision and objectives, setting priorities, assigning tasks and responsibilities, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employee capabilities, approving leave, and taking, recommending, or approving corrective/ disciplinary action, as appropriate.

Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one NAS System, project and/or program. Manages budget to accomplish the goals and/or objectives of the work unit. Participates in the planning and execution of organizational goals utilizing strategic planning and sound management principles in order to accomplish mission objectives.

Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision.

Accomplishment of work activities requires an extremely high sensitivity/awareness to political factors. Coordinates extensively with headquarters and field organizations as well as the labor unions. Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, major subdivision and the LOB/SO with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. In some areas, may have frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and other external parties to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes.

Communicates the sub-team's vision and objectives, setting priorities, monitoring and evaluating performance, approving leave and taking, recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate.

Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher level management. As directed, represents the work unit in intra- and inter-service and agency meetings relating to the technical aspects of troubleshooting/restorations for NAS operational equipment, developing/updating NAS Maintenance Orders, and performing engineering design reviews and operational testing for new NAS systems. May serve as acting team manager.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures. Work activities typically impact directly on project/program objectives for more than one organizational unit and for the major subdivision. Work frequently affects the major subdivision's internal and external customers.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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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).
  • May be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period.
  • Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
  • Please review Required Documents & Additional Information

Qualifications

TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-K (GS/FG-15) level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J (GS/FG-14) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes: experience managing, directing, coordinating, and leading a team in the resolution of service-wide operational problems impacting system performance of the NAS.

In addition to the above qualifications, the following has been determined to be a Quality Ranking Factor (QRF). This means applicants who possess this factor are considered to be Well-Qualified.

Quality Ranking Factor (QRF): Well-qualified candidates will demonstrate experience and applied knowledge in the Operational and Maintenance (O&M) NAS environment within their resume.

Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

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. Pay retention is not guaranteed.

Education

KSA INFORMATION:

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) 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 KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimensions; or Other Factors, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA 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 HR Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); Leadership and Management Dimensions and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

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Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

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.

NOTES:

  1. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted.
  2. Some, none or all applicants may be interviewed.
  3. 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.
  4. This position may be Career Enhancement Program/ 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/OP selectees will be required to certify eligibility.
  5. Position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits.
  6. To confirm receipt of emailed or uploaded documents, contact Tia Bagby at Tia.M.Bagby@faa.gov.

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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