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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Assistant General Manager)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Eastern Region, Air Traffic Organization, Eastern Service Area, New York District (TENY)

Summary

Serves as Assistant General Manager (AGM) within the Air Traffic Organization (ATO); Air Traffic Services; Eastern Service Area, and District Office, responsible for planning and directing multiple activities and programs in a complex matrix organization in a specific Air Traffic District assigned to the highest facility-level within that District.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/11/2026 to 04/20/2026
Salary
$219,218 - $228,000 per year

The salary range cited above includes a locality rate of 37.95%. Pay Rates for FAA employees are capped by law at $228,000.

Pay scale & grade
AT LL
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Ronkonkoma, NY
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
No
Appointment type
Temporary - 1 Year
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-26-RCM-98120
Control number
864782000

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

ATO-Wide - Open to current permanent FAA employees

Duties

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The AGM is responsible for managing and coordinating all air traffic operations and/or support activities and services within the assigned District. Manages and directs a highly technical workforce consisting of numerous air traffic facilities of varying size, type, and complexity. Shares full managerial responsibility and authority, reporting to the General Manager (GM) and acts in the absence of the GM, as required.

Applies extensive knowledge and experience in management of terminal and en route air traffic facilities to integrate air traffic operations, support services and administrative programs to advance the tactical use of concepts and technologies to achieve the strategic goals of the ATO and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Ensures that all district operational and support plans are integrated with the operational philosophy of the ATS directorate at all levels. The incumbent provides input and guidance on policies, standards, and procedures as regards to all district activities, to ensure the safe, secure and efficient use of navigable airspace. Identifies information needs, training requirements, and ad hoc and recurring reporting requirements to include reporting to the GM.

Applies his/her experience in managing and directing air traffic operations and/or support activities to maintain close connectivity with field facility operations and support activities throughout the District and to ensure that the GM and necessary district staff are able to respond quickly to unexpected and emergency situations. Provides a timely as well as the accurate unfiltered flow of information up the management chain and responds to stakeholder concerns by focusing on systemic issues, professionalism, training, and system efficiency.

Applies a comprehensive understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning to plan, direct, coordinate, evaluate and manage the operational and support activities of a highly technical matrix organization consisting of Air Traffic Managers (ATM) and Support Managers (SM). Works on complex projects and programs based on the objectives of the organization along with the GM and is responsible for strategic and tactical planning, communicating the organization’s vision and objectives, setting priorities, coaching, and developing staff and organizational capabilities. Solicits feedback from the SMs and ATMs on shared responsibilities for safety, efficiency and a systems approach in the performance of the NAS.

Demonstrates the ability to collaborate with multiple organizational units; including the bargaining unit representatives, and projects to accomplish mission objectives by addressing tactical issues that require cooperation between different facilities, districts, and service units. Ensures coordinated responses by working with counterparts and maintains a positive working relationship at the appropriate levels of other organizations to enable problem solving at the lowest level.

Applies a broad understanding of financial management, project and administrative processes to define, acquire and allocate budget, staff and other resources to accomplish objectives. Fosters continuous improvement in the delivery of air traffic services. Continually reviews and evaluates the performance of operational and support activities to ensure they are aligned with long and short term ATO and FAA goals and objectives, takes corrective action on those issues that affect the efficient operation of the organization, and coordinates action between facilities and identifies creative ways to improve performance.

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.
  • A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
  • Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
  • Long Term TDY expenses are authorized in accordance with the FAATP.

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 positions 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 a MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.

In addition to the qualification requirements above, applicants must have held an MSS-3 OR a 2152 FG-14 position or above for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility in order to qualify for this position.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Candidates will be evaluated on four "Managerial Selection Factors". Managerial Selection Factors: Candidates must provide separate narrative responses to address his/her experience in MWP Selection Factors 1 through 4.

Managerial Selection Factors: In the text box below you must provide a brief description of your experience for each 'Managerial Selection Factor'. 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. Failure to address these narratives will result in loss of consideration.

Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on Human Resource Policy Manual (HRPM), Volume 1: Employment EMP-1.39.

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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.


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. CE/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility.

This is a temporary position not-to-exceed 1 Year, it may be extended, terminated, or made permanent at any time.

If this position remains temporary, upon completion of this assignment, the selected employee shall return to his/her original permanent position or an equivalent position in the same commuting area.

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

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

Security Requirement: This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of applicable security clearance.

Receipt of Applications: Applications must be received by the closing date of this announcement.

Incomplete Applications:

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.

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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Agency contact information

Regina Mulder
Phone
1 (718) 553-3456
Email
regina.mulder@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AEA Regional HR Services Branch
1 Aviation Plaza, Room 207
AHF-N610
Jamaica, NY 11434
US

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