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Supervisory Aeronautical Information Specialist (Sub-Team Manager)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, Mission Support Services, Aeronautical Info Services, Obstruction Evaluation Group, AJV-A500

Summary

Serves as a front-line manager, directing the work of subordinate technical employees and advising higher management levels on matters pertaining to assigned programs.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/11/2026 to 05/20/2026
Salary
$118,206 - $183,255 per year

Salary shown includes locality payment of 23.79% for College Park, GA.

Pay scale & grade
FV J
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
College Park, GA
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.
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
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
AAC-ATO-26-AJVA500-98441
Control number
868427100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees.

Duties

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Incumbent directs the work of technical & professional staff in the accomplishment of the Directorate's program and serves as the principle advisor to management related to activities of team members. Incumbent establishes policies, procedures and guidelines that affect the team's operational function. Managerial duties include setting priorities; assigning tasks; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate.

Incumbent uses assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish the objectives of the Service Unit/Directorate's projects and programs. Manages budget and requests additional resources as needed. Contributes to budget planning process, and short-term future needs. Work of the organization requires extensive coordination, integration, and decisions involving various complex and critical aeronautical information and administrative processes.

Incumbent, as a principal technical specialist within and outside the Directorate, applies comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and a detailed understanding of the objectives of the Directorate. Directs the work of employees in the organization, which are involved in several major programs (i.e., Aeronautical Charting, Instrument Flight Procedures, Automation and Data Services functions), requiring major decisions or actions affecting the teams as well as other Directorate organizations/programs. Managing the organization involves substantial coordination and integration of a number of major projects/technical assignments performed primarily by FG-13 and above personnel. Responsible for establishing an interrelated series of multi-year long range plans to ensure effective and efficient implementation of operational responsibilities.

Incumbent establishes and maintains effective communications with the aviation industry; with regions, centers, and other FAA offices; and with other affected departments and agencies of Government, both foreign and domestic, in an effort to further the understanding, support and coordination of Directorate and Service Unit program responsibilities. Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit/major sub-division with subordinates, peers, & higher level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to share information. In some areas, may also have frequent contact with customers to explain policies, procedures, or for other project/program purposes. Represents the Directorate at industry, agency, inter-agency, and inter departmental meetings when requested.

Incumbent's work is typically governed by established guidelines, policies and procedures. Resolves routine problems independently, but consults with higher level management when existing guidelines are not available or applicable to complex problems. They may be called upon to assist development of new policies and procedures.

Incumbent reports directly to a manager within the Directorate. They are expected to perform work independently, resolving potentially controversial or sensitive issues. Results of work performed are considered technically authoritative and conclusions and recommendations are reviewed rarely to ensure technical compliance and fulfillment of program objectives.

Performs other related 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).
  • Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
  • A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
  • Please review Required Documents & Additional Information.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the FV-J (GS/FG-14) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I (GS/FG-13) 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 analyzing and evaluating impact to proposed or existing structures would have on airports, other aeronautical facilities, and the NAS; Experience reading aeronautical charts.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their Resume/Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Refer to Qualifications section.

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 Knowledge Skills and Abilities, 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 Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the 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 alphabetical 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 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

NOTES:

1. Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted.

2. 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.

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

3. Selected candidate(s) may be placed anywhere within AJV-A500.

3. This 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

4. To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Caleb Weston at Caleb.A.Weston@faa.gov.

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

Caleb Weston
Phone
1 (405) 954-5312
Email
caleb.a.weston@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Branch
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US

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