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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, Western Service Area (North), Anchorage District, Fairbanks ATCT (TWAN1-FAI)

Summary

Serves as an Operations Supervisor (Front Line Manager) in an ATC Level 7 terminal facility.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/10/2026 to 01/20/2026
Salary
$123,020 to - $159,922 per year

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

Pay scale & grade
AT GJ
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fairbanks, 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
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
AAL-ATO-26-AKJH-96897
Control number
854110200

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Clarification from the agency

Open to Current Permanent FAA employees within the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Nation Wide

Duties

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Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists who are responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within the geographic area of Fairbanks Alaska. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinate employees.

Supervises a staff of air traffic control specialist who are responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area.

Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinate employees. Sets work priorities and schedules. Approves leave; gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Evaluates performance of employees and recommends performance ratings. Hears and resolves complaints from employees and refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level manager. Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of employees. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels. Recommends goals and objectives for the area and tracks accomplishments.

Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibilities, 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

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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.
  • SF-50 Must show current position, title, series, grade, tenure, org.
  • A completed FAA form 3330-43 (not rated) is required before closing date.
  • Position is covered under PL 92-297 for early retirement purposes.
  • Some, all, or none of the candidates may be interviewed.
  • A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

In conjunction with the qualification requirements outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards for General Schedule positions in the 2152, Air Traffic Control series, the requirements listed below determines the basic qualification requirements for Manager, Supervisor, and Support (MSS) positions in the terminal and en route options. Please read the qualification requirements described below. For MSS-1 through MSS-4 positions, applicants must have the following specialized experience requirements:

1) Must have held an FAA 2152 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 an MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.

In addition to the qualifications listed above for MSS positions, the chart for MSS positions ALL ATS positions from CPC's to MSS 1-4 may be eligible to apply.

NOTE: FSS falls under Systems Operations within ATO. FSS Air Traffic Controllers would need to meet the requirements listed above by having experience in Air Traffic Services (ATS) Facilities or as stated in 1. (pertaining to regional or headquarters experience).

QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

"In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Assignment Program (CEP)/Career Progression (CP). 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. ATO CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility."

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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/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 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 narrative response in the text box listed below each Managerial Selection Factor (MSF), in your work history, you MUST 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 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 may be further evaluated on the Managerial Selection Factors listed on this announcement. Based on this evaluation, applications will be referred in one of the following categories, score order, category rating, or alphabetic order.

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

Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirement: A 1-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.

Assignment: This is a Competitive Permanent Assignment.

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

Security : 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.

Incumbent is subject to drug/alcohol testing IAW Agency Policy

Retirement: Position covered by PL 92-297 for early retirement

This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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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