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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Manager

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Air Traffic Organization, Los Angeles District, Southern Calfornia TRACON (SCT)
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Summary

Serves as an Operations Manager (MSS-3) in an ATC-12 level terminal or enroute 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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Open & closing dates
06/12/2025 to 06/23/2025
Salary
$201,620 to - $225,700 per year

Salary includes a locality based payment of 33.72%. (FAA employees are capped by law at $225,700)

Pay scale & grade
AT LK
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
San Diego, CA
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
AWP-ATO-25-14AND-95399
Control number
838604700

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Clarification from the agency

FAA Employees - ATO-Wide - Internal Employees/Agency Employees 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).
  • REQUIRED: Page 1 of FAA Form 3330-43 (Rating of AT Experience)

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 position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.

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 cannot be substituted for experience at the AT-LK level.

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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

Pay rates for FAA employees, including locality pay, are capped by law at $212,100.

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.

Early Retirement Coverage: This position is covered under Public Law 108-176 for early retirement coverage..

Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement.

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

In addition to uploading a resume and all other required application forms, candidates must address each of the MWP Selection Factors listed in this announcement. Applicants must also complete and submit the first page of FAA Form 3330-43, Rating of Air Traffic Experience. 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 to the application through USAJOBS or fax the form to (424) 405-7365. It must be received in the HRMO by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants will be considered ineligible if the form is not received in HR by the closing date of this announcement.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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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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