The incumbent 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. Responsible for planning and directing multiple activities and programs within the Hawaii Guam District. Serves as first level supervisor for Assistant General Manager and Air Traffic Managers.
Summary
The incumbent 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. Responsible for planning and directing multiple activities and programs within the Hawaii Guam District. Serves as first level supervisor for Assistant General Manager and Air Traffic Managers.
Yes— - Fully-Paid PCS - Permanent Change of Station - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, full relocation will be paid (actual expenses). Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.
Salary
$184,955 - $228,000 per year
Salary includes a Locality of 22.21% for Honolulu, Hawaii. In addition a COLA amount of 8.64%.
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
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.
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.
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. Makes major recommendations in the areas of long-range objectives and plans, resources and method improvements that have a direct and substantial effect on many programs, policies and Flight Plan goals and metrics. Provides training coaching and guidance to subordinates and is responsible for team building.
The incumbent applies a deep understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning. He/she demonstrates the ability to collaborate with multiple organizational unit and projects to accomplish mission objectives by addressing tactical issues that requires cooperation between different facilities and Service Units. He/she ensures a coordinated response by working with counterparts such as other Area Managers and Deputy Directors of System Operations. He/she maintains positive working relationships with counterparts at the appropriate levels of other organizations to enable problem solving at the lowest level.
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, service center personnel, members of the state, local and federal government, other foreign government aviation officials, general public, representatives of the aviation industry and military. Contacts take place in meetings and conferences or in unplanned situations where the General Manager is designated as a contact point and these meetings have the potential for considerable consequence to the NAS.
Approves leave and prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to direct reports based on priorities. Evaluates work performance of subordinates ensuring equity of performance standards and ratings; gives advice on work and on administrative matters; makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates; hears and recommends/approves selections and transfers; recommends awards or bonuses; approves expenses for overtime, equipment, and personnel; and identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of subordinates.
Defines, acquires and allocates budget, staff and other resources to accomplish objectives that impact multiple organizational units/projects/programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines. Leads and integrates both short-term and long-term future needs through the budget planning process.
Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, 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.
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.
Some, all or none of the candidates may be interviewed.
A completed FAA Form 3330-43 (not rated/nor signed is acceptable) NOT FAA Form 3330-43-1
Please Read How to Apply to ensure complete application package.
NOTE: This is ONE position that may be filled in either duty location; Honolulu, HI or Anchorage, AK
Qualifications
To qualify for this position you:
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) in 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/she has been performing the higher-graded work);
OR
3. Must have held a MSS position or above for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.
NOTE: In addition, the qualifications listed above for MSS positions, the chart for MSS positions determines who may make application for MSS-1 through MSS-4 positions. Due to this facility having all career levels at the facility a CPC - MSS-2 levels would not be eligible to make application for the MSS-4. Applicants that currently or who have previously held a MSS-3 with 52 weeks of experience would be able to make application. If you apply and have NEVER held an MSS-3 for 52 weeks or meet the criteria mentioned in 1 above, you will be considered ineligible if you 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 above.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Career Enhancement/Career Progression: In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Assignment/Career Progression. 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. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility.
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.
Salary Information for Anchorage, AK
200,317 - 228,000 this salary includes 32.26% Locality. In addition a 1.49% COLA rate is applicable.
NOTE: Locality and COLA are subject to change.
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, you MUST provide in your work history, 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.
Appointment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Interviews: Some, none or all applicants may be interviewed.
Retirement: This position is covered under P.L. 108-176 (Not subject to Mandatory separation).
Security Requirements: Position Sensitivity (2): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a POS Sen 2 background investigation prior to appointment, unless waiver is obtained.
Receipt of Applications: To be considered for this announcement, you must complete the on-line application in USAJOBS/AVIATOR systems. Applications must be posted prior to the closing date of the announcement.
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.
To be considered for this announcement, you must 1). Complete the on-line application using the AVIATOR on or before closing date of announcement. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. 2). In addition to the online application, you must also submit the FAA Form 3330-43 unsigned and unrated is acceptable . The form must have THIS job announcement number on the form. Please do not include your SSAN on the form. It is best to submit the form via AVIATOR. If you choose to fax the form, please be sure to indicate your full name and the announcement number you are applying for on each page. Fax Number: (907) 271-5367. It is your responsibility to ensure your fax was received on or before closing date of announcement. NOTE:3330-43-1 is the wrong form,and your application will be incomplete. 3). You MUST also submit your most current SF-50 as indicated below.
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
AAL Regional HR Services Division
222 West 7th Ave #14
AHF-N100
Anchorage, AK 99513
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.
To be considered for this announcement, you must 1). Complete the on-line application using the AVIATOR on or before closing date of announcement. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. 2). In addition to the online application, you must also submit the FAA Form 3330-43 unsigned and unrated is acceptable . The form must have THIS job announcement number on the form. Please do not include your SSAN on the form. It is best to submit the form via AVIATOR. If you choose to fax the form, please be sure to indicate your full name and the announcement number you are applying for on each page. Fax Number: (907) 271-5367. It is your responsibility to ensure your fax was received on or before closing date of announcement. NOTE:3330-43-1 is the wrong form,and your application will be incomplete. 3). You MUST also submit your most current SF-50 as indicated below.
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
AAL Regional HR Services Division
222 West 7th Ave #14
AHF-N100
Anchorage, AK 99513
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.
