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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Manager)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, Sys Ops, Flight Services, AK Flight Service Information Area Group, Juneau FSS
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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.

Incumbent will serve as an Operations Manager at the Juneau Flight Service Station, Juneau, Alaska.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
05/22/2025 to 06/06/2025
Salary
$125,138 to - $194,001 per year

Salary range includes 32.36% locality pay. In addition, 1.49% Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) is authorized. Locality and COLA are subject to change.

Pay scale & grade
FV J
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Juneau, AK
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
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
Other
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
AAL-ATO-25-AKWL-95216
Control number
837448000

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent ATO Employees

Duties

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Serves as an Operations Manager (OM), responsible for establishing policies and procedures which apply to day-to-day operations and maintains a keen awareness of the overall operational effectiveness. Provides first-line supervision to assigned Front Line Managers and second-line supervision to FSS Air Traffic Control Specialists. Provides training, coaching, and guidance to subordinates and facilitates team building throughout their areas of responsibility. Reviews work processes to assure that results meet the agency's mission and the customer's needs. Serves as a member of the management team to ensure organizational performance meets agency goals.

Work includes a mixture of routine and complex project/program tasks. Managerial duties include planning, communicating the organization'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 actions, as appropriate.

Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives. Manages budget and either reallocates resources or requests additional resources, as needed. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements.

Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, an advanced knowledge of budget, human resources management, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the organization’s objectives.

Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit/major subdivision with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers. May have frequent contact with customers, other government other government entities, and other external parties. Has authority to make commitments for organizational unit, within guidelines.

Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution.

Individual and organizational performance is reviewed periodically by higher-level management, often through status reports and organizational performance measures, to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with project/program objectives.

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).
  • Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
  • First page of FAA 3330-43 (unrated) must be submitted. Please do not include your SSN.
  • One year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be requried.
  • Position is designated as Moderate Risk; a background investigation may be required.
  • If you are not FSS Facility Rated, you will have to attend the FSS Academy in Kenai, AK.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV I, FG/GS 13. Specialized experience is experience in an air traffic facility which demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the level of work of the advertised position. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules and regulations.

The FAA 3330-43 (unrated) is a required form which will be used when making qualifications determination. Please do not include your SSN on this form.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of announcement.

Education

Education is not qualifying for this position and may not be substituted for experience.

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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 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/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

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 Factor (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 Managerial Selection Factor (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.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Managerial and Selection Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Early Retirement: This position is covered under Public Law 92-297 for early retirement purposes.

Security Clearance Requirement: Prior to making firm offers for selections, security clearances will be verified as being current and appropriate for the position.

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 eligible for consideration.

Some, none, or all may be interviewed.

Will be required to attend the Alaska Flight Service Station Training Academy (AFSTA) located in Kenai, AK, if not FSS facility rated.

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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