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Supervisory, Air Traffic Control Specialist, Support Manager (AT-2152-JK)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Air Traffic Organization, Albuquerque New Mexico District, (TCAB1-ZAB)

Summary

Serves as an Support Manager in a terminal or en route facility, responsible for planning and directing the operations in the facility; or planning and directing multiple support activities for the facility such as training, quality assurance, traffic management, airspace and procedures, plans and programs, and other facility program areas.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/20/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 20, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$163,062 - $207,903 per year

Salary cited above includes a locality based payment of 18.33%.

Pay scale & grade
AT JK
Promotion potential
NA
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.
Appointment type
Temporary - 1 Year
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Announcement number
ASW-ATO-26-VKJ252-99491
Control number
875910500

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees - ATO Only.

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 selections, 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.

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.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is required.

1. Must have held an FAA 2152 FV-J/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-2 position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility. In addition, to be eligible, applicant must have held a MSS-2 or above position for a minimum of 1 year (52 weeks).

In addition to the qualifications listed above for MSS positions, the chart on MSS positions will be used to determine which career level applicants are qualified to make application.

QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Evaluation Criteria (EMP-1.14; FAA Managerial Workforce Planning MSC-10.4): Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on FAA Managerial Workforce Planning Selection Factors 1 through 4. Within your application package, please provide a brief explanation of your possession of each of the Managerial workforce Planning MWP) Selection Factors. Applicants that fail to address these factors will be disqualified from further consideration.

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.

Career Enhancement/Career Progression: In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a (effective March 25, 2022), 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.

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

Supervisory/Managerial Training Requirements: For newly appointed Front Line Managers, mandatory corporate training may be required. This training must be completed within the prescribed time frames.

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

Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive (2): This position requires completion and favorable adjudication prior to appointment unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5-year period reinvestigation.

Early Retirement Coverage: This position is not  covered under P.L. 92-297 or P.L. 108-176 for early retirement purposes.

This assignment is temporary not to exceed one (1) year. It may be extended, terminated at any time or made permanent without further competition. At the conclusion of the temporary assignment, the selectee will be returned to his/her prior permanent position and salary.

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.

Federal Aviation Administration

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Agency contact information

Veronica Jones
Phone
1 (817) 222-5529
Fax
1 (817) 222-5852
Email
veronica.k.jones@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ASW Regional HR Services Branch
10101 Hillwood Parkway
AHF-S410
Fort Worth, TX 76177
US

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