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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Traffic Management Officer-MSS-3)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Air Traffic Organization, Hawaii / Guam District, Honolulu Control Facility (HCF) - TWHG1-HCF

Summary

Serves as a Traffic Management Officer in an ATC-11 combined control facility responsible for planning and directing traffic management initiatives in the facility or planning and directing multiple support activities for the facility to accomplish traffic management objectives.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/09/2026 to 03/18/2026
Salary
$177,248 to - $225,990 per year

Salary includes a locality rate of 22.21%. In addition, this location is entitled to 8.64% COLA. Locality and COLA subject to change annually.

Pay scale & grade
AT KK
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Honolulu, HI
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— - Fixed Rate TCS - Temporary Change of Station (Current Federal Employee) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid to current Federal employees for relocation to the temporary duty station and relocation from the temporary duty location for a total of $54,000. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.
Appointment type
Temporary - 1 Year
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-97484
Control number
860287500

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

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Directs a highly technical workforce that provides either air traffic control services and/or tactical and strategic support. The work impacts the effectiveness and efficiency of the day-to-day operations of the facility. Work typically impacts the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of aircraft as well as the efficient operation of segments of the aviation industry.

Provides training, coaching and guidance to subordinates and facilitates team building throughout area(s) of responsibility.

Integrates support resources with operational needs to maintain effective air traffic control service, and may work other than administrative shifts to meet this requirement. Using measures of organizational performance, continuously reviews work processes to assure that results meet the agency’s mission and the customer’s needs, adds value to facility services, and are efficiently achieved.

Assigns and reviews work. Plans work and sets priorities and schedules. Approves leave; prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities; evaluates work performance of subordinates ensuring equity of performance standards and ratings; gives advice on work and on administrative matters; identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of subordinates. Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates; hears and resolves group grievances and serious employee complaints; effects disciplinary actions; recommends/approves selections and transfers; recommends/approves awards. Deals with labor representatives concerning workforce issues. Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels. Provides input to and contributes to the accomplishment of facility goals and objectives. Serves as a member of the management team to improve organizational performance and to meet strategic goals.

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

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, members of the general public, and representatives of the aviation industry.

The Traffic Management Officer reports to an Air Traffic Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

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.
  • FAA Form 3330-43, Rating of Air Traffic Experience. (The form does not need to be rated or signed).
  • Selection and Placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of a satisfactory POS Sen 2 clearance.
  • Please see "How to Apply" follow instructions to ensure a completed application packet.

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 FV-2152-J or FG-2152-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks).

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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;

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

4.IN ADDITIONMUSTMUST MSS-2 or higher for at least 1 year (52 weeks) or a FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or higher in a Headquarters or Region position for at least 1 year (52 weeks). A CPC or MSS-1 without afore mentioned experience would not be able to make application. currently hold or have held the position of also be eligible and meet Revision 1, "MSS Qualification Requirements for AT-2152 Terminal and En Route Positions, (Revision 1) dated 11/08/99". For this particular position, applicants to meeting the qualification requirements above, candidates

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).

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative, the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of KSA narratives from the initial application in the hiring process. Applicants for this announcement are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the Leadership and Management Dimensions.

In lieu of narrative responses in the Leadership and Management Dimension text boxes, include information in your work history that provides specific examples of how you meet the answer you chose for each. 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 selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. With resumes being limited to two pages you may consider attaching a word document that addresses the Leadership and Management Dimensions in specific detail.

Applications lacking evidence of the Leadership and Management Dimensions will be rated as incomplete.

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."

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience.

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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.

Type Appointment: Temporary Full-Time, NTE 1 year, may be extended (may not be made permanent)

Interviews: Some all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirements for Position Sensitivity 2 level, secret.

Early Retirement: This position is covered by Public Law 108-176 (not subject to mandatory separation)

Receipt of Applications: To be considered for this announcement, you must complete the on-line application through USAJOBS/AVIATOR systems. Applications must be posted prior to the closing date of the announcement.

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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