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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.
05/15/2025 to 05/27/2025
$202,950 - $225,700 per year
Salary range cited above includes locality payment of 28.99%. Pay rates for FAA employees, including locality pay, are capped by law at $225,700.
AT LL
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.
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.
No
Temporary - 1 Year
Full-time
Excepted
NA
Yes
Yes
AEA-ATO-25-RCM-95138
836975200
ATO-Wide - Open to current permanent FAA employees
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.Candidates must show specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as:
1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FV-J/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.
NOTE: There are no restrictions on who can apply to MSS vacancies at those facilities with 3 or less MSS levels. 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 vacancy announcement.
Candidates will be evaluated on four "Managerial Selection Factors". Managerial Selection Factors: Candidates must provide separate narrative responses to address his/her experience in MWP Selection Factors 1 through 4.
Managerial Selection Factors: In the text box below you must provide a brief description of your experience for each 'Managerial Selection Factor'. Include the name, title, organization name, and phone number of at least one reference that can be contacted for further verification of your level of capability. Failure to address these narratives will result in loss of consideration.
Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on Human Resource Policy Manual (HRPM), Volume 1: Employment EMP-1.39.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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 1 Year. It may be extended, terminated, or made permanent at any time.
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.
TDY NOTE: Long Term TDY expenses are authorized in accordance with the FAATP.
Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirement: A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
Interviews: Some, all or none of the candidates may be interviewed.
Security Requirement: This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of applicable security clearance.
Receipt of Applications: Applications must be received by the closing date of this announcement.
Incomplete Applications:
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.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
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.
In addition to uploading a resume and all other required application forms, applicants must complete and submit the FIRST PAGE ONLY of FAA Form 3330-43, Rating of Air Traffic Experience, with their bid. 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 by emailing to regina.mulder@faa.gov by the closing date of the announcement. Applicants will be considered ineligible if the form is not received in HR by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants are reminded that FAA Form 3330-43 is required and NOT FAA Form 3330-43-1.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted.
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.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/836975200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.