The incumbent of this position will provide support to the Director regarding day-to-day operations, providing expert advice, technical support, and coordination for technical operations involving the National Airspace System (NAS) and NexGen efforts. The incumbent will also assist the Director in achieving and maximizing operational Air Traffic goals, providing technical support, aid in strategic planning, facility planning and integrated consensus building across ATO Service Units.
Summary
The incumbent of this position will provide support to the Director regarding day-to-day operations, providing expert advice, technical support, and coordination for technical operations involving the National Airspace System (NAS) and NexGen efforts. The incumbent will also assist the Director in achieving and maximizing operational Air Traffic goals, providing technical support, aid in strategic planning, facility planning and integrated consensus building across ATO Service Units.
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.
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.
Salary
$214,530 - $228,000 per year
Salary cited includes a locality payment of 35.00%.
Incumbent is responsible for inter-agency coordination to ensure successful integration and modernization of the NAS to successfully accomplish the vision of Air Traffic Services (AJT).The incumbent manages and directs the highly technical multi-layered workforce found in numerous Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic facilities of varying size and complexity in a specific area. He/she has line authority for overseeing and directing air traffic operations within his/her assigned area, and serves as first level supervisor for Assistant General Manager(s) and Air Traffic Managers. The incumbent makes selections for all Air Traffic Manager positions in his/her assigned area and exercises operational authority over Federal Contract Towers located in their respective area. The incumbent also serves as the second level supervisor for the area office immediate staff and facility Operations Managers. This is a manager position responsible for planning and directing multiple activities and programs in a complex matrix organization within an assigned area. He/she provides a single point of contact between the field facilities in his/her Area, the Deputy Director of System Operations, the Director of Operations, Regional Offices, Service Area Offices, Vice President for Terminal Services and the customer community. He/she provides a seamless source of information through 24-hour availability regardless of the issue or magnitude of concern and provides a consistent response to the aviation community on significant operational issues that arise in his/her assigned Area. The incumbent facilitates the integration of air traffic services in his/her assigned area and advocates the tactical use of concepts and technologies to advance the strategic goals of the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) and the FAA. He/she is responsible for coordinating the operational functions found within these facilities and across the service area. He/she is also responsible for coordinating policies with the Deputy Directors of System Operations, Regional and Service Area Managers as well as other senior officials. Directly responsible for the En-route and Terminal Air Traffic Managers and for all area control operational activities. As a recognized expert in air traffic control operations, procedures and traffic flow management, he/she ensures that facility operations maximize efficiency and service. He/she maintains situational awareness of the national airspace to ensure that average daily airport capacity, airport efficiency rates and adjusted operational availability in his/her Area meet the performance metrics and goals established in the FAA Flight Plan. In conjunction with other General Managers and Deputy Directors of System Operations, develops standards, systems procedures and techniques to improve air traffic services within the Area. He/she identifies information needs, ad hoc and recurring reporting requirements to include reporting frequency to the Director of Operations. The incumbent works on complex projects and programs based on the objectives of the organization¿s vision and objectives, setting priorities, coaching, and developing staff and organizational capabilities. He/she solicits feedback among management team members on shared responsibilities for safety, efficiency and a systems approach in the performance of the NAS. The incumbent provides vision and leadership to Air Traffic Managers in his/her assigned Areas. Sets and adjusts long and short-term goals and priorities in support of FAA Flight Plan initiatives. He/she ensures that all facility operations in his/her area are directed toward continually improving levels of service to customers Continually reviews operational projects and programs to make sure that they are aligned with long term and short term ATO and FAA goals, objectives and plans. Establishes and refines objectives to support those goals and plans.
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.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, candidates must show specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as:
1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FV-K/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters positions 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 a MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.
In addition, to be eligible, applicant must have held a MSS-3 or above position for a minimum of 1 year (52 weeks).
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
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 Leadership and Management Dimension, in your work history, 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, may be further evaluated on the Leadership and Management Dimensions and Technical Requirements 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.
Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on FAA Managerial Workforce Planning (MWP) WP-10.1.
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.
This is a temporary position not-to-exceed 2 years, which may be terminated early, be extended or become permanent without further competition. 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.
Interviews: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Applicants are required to complete and submit the first page (page 1) of FAA Form 3330-43, Rating of Air Traffic Experience, with their bid package. The form must include from and to dates of experience, position title, series and grade/level of all positions held. The form must be submitted either by uploading a copy as an attachment with the bid package through USAJOBS, or faxing the form to 404-305-5401, by 11:59pm EST, on or before the closing date of the announcement. You may also mail this document. Applicants will be considered ineligible if the form is not received in HR by the closing date of the announcement.
NOTE: Applicants are reminded that FAA Form 3330-43 is required, NOT FAA Form 3330-43-1.
Please follow all instructions carefully, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility for consideration for employment.
Applicants who fail to submit required documentation will not be considered. In addition, incomplete documents are not acceptable and will result in your entire package being deemed incomplete. It is the applicant's responsibility to review application package for legibility and completeness.
Current SF-50 is required.
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week.
Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.
Federal Aviation Administration
ASO Regional HR Services Branch
1701 Columbia Avenue
AHF-S510
College Park, GA 30337
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Applicants are required to complete and submit the first page (page 1) of FAA Form 3330-43, Rating of Air Traffic Experience, with their bid package. The form must include from and to dates of experience, position title, series and grade/level of all positions held. The form must be submitted either by uploading a copy as an attachment with the bid package through USAJOBS, or faxing the form to 404-305-5401, by 11:59pm EST, on or before the closing date of the announcement. You may also mail this document. Applicants will be considered ineligible if the form is not received in HR by the closing date of the announcement.
NOTE: Applicants are reminded that FAA Form 3330-43 is required, NOT FAA Form 3330-43-1.
Please follow all instructions carefully, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility for consideration for employment.
Applicants who fail to submit required documentation will not be considered. In addition, incomplete documents are not acceptable and will result in your entire package being deemed incomplete. It is the applicant's responsibility to review application package for legibility and completeness.
Current SF-50 is required.
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week.
Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.
Federal Aviation Administration
ASO Regional HR Services Branch
1701 Columbia Avenue
AHF-S510
College Park, GA 30337
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
