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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (General Manager)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, Sys Ops, Alaska Flight Service District, Regional Office, AJR-BAL0

Summary

Position is the Alaska Flight Service District General Manager within ATO, Flight Service, Alaska Flight Service District, AJR-BALO.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply in 3 days
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 22, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$148,618 - $228,000 per year

Salary range includes 32.36% locality pay. In addition, 1.49% Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) is authorized. Locality and COLA are subject to change.

Pay scale & grade
FV K
Promotion potential
NA
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Announcement number
AAL-ATO-26-AKWL-99385
Control number
877083300

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA Employees AJR-Wide

Duties

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As the Manager of the Alaska Flight Service District (AFSD), the incumbent is a direct report to the Director of Flight Service Program Operations. Manages a multi-level organization typically through subordinate flight service facility managers. Integrates work of multiple organizations to meet strategic goals of the organization and the FAA.

Managerial duties typically affect managers and employees of Flight Service Stations in Alaska and include strategic planning, communicating the organizations' vision and objectives, interacting with labor organization, setting priorities, assigning task and responsibilities, monitoring and evaluating performance of managers and employees, coaching and developing staff and organizational capabilities, approving leave and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.

Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff and other resources to accomplish objectives for Alaska Flight Services. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units or acquires additional resources as needed. Leads and integrates the budget planning processes for all organizational units under his/her control, and projects both short-term and long-term future needs. Participates in planning efforts that may cross organizational lines.

Contacts are routinely internal and external to the AFSD. Internal contacts are with subordinates, peers and higher-level management to discuss the statuses and results of projects/programs and plans for the future. May represent the major subdivision, LOB/SO or the FAA externally as a primary point of contact for policies/procedures or other project/program purposes. Has the authority, within guidelines, to make commitments for the assigned organizational component to establish new policies/procedures, and to make exceptions.

Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures and mission objectives, which leave considerable room for discretion. Provides guidance to subordinate managers and employees for preventing and resolving problems without the intervention of higher-level management except where LOB/SO or FAA-wide interests are at stake. Develops and approves solutions to current and anticipated problems which cross organizational lines and disciplines. Considers technical, budgetary, regulatory, and political issues that involve other organizations inside and outside the FAA.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically through organizational performance measures to determine success in achieving planned results. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of all projects/programs with the tactical and strategic (short-term and long-term) objectives of assigned organization.

Work activities impact directly on goals and objectives of the organization and often the FAA. Work frequently affects internal and external customers, the LOB, and the FAA.

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).
  • Position is designated as Moderate Risk; a background investigation may be required.
  • A 1-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J, FG/GS-14 level. Applicants must have specialized experience in an air traffic facility which demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the level of work of the advertised position. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules and regulations. Specialized experience is defined as detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the work that is directed; detailed knowledge of budget, human resource management, and other administrative policies and procedures; knowledge of organization objectives and the FAA; and knowledge of the principles of management and strategic planning, and the ability to integrate the work of multiple organizational units/projects/programs to accomplish mission objectives.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Education is not qualifying for this position and 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

Managerial Selection Factors: In the text box following each Managerial Selection Factor (MSF), please describe your possession of the applicable MSF. Your work history examples should be specific, clearly reflect the highest level of ability and include applicable date ranges. Include the name, title, organization, and phone number of at least one reference that can be contacted for further verification of your level of capability.

Some, none, or all applicants may be interviewed.

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

Wendy Livingston
Phone
1 (907) 271-5376
Fax
1 (907) 271-5367
Email
wendy.livingston@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AAL Regional HR Services Division
222 West 7th Ave #14
AHF-N100
Anchorage, AK 99513
US

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