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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Eastern Region, ATO, Eastern Service Area, Washington District, TEDC
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Summary

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.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
07/17/2025 to 07/18/2025
Salary
$210,739 to - $225,700 per year

The salary above includes a locality rate of 33.94%. Pay rates for FAA employees are capped by law at $225,700.

Pay scale & grade
AT LL
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Vint Hill Farms Military Installation, VA
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required - The job does not require any travel.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— - Fixed Rate PCS - Permanent Change of Station (Current Federal Employee) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
AEA-ATO-25-RCM-95624
Control number
840829500

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

ATO WIDE - Open to current permanent FAA employees

Duties

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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.

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.
  • All Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this anoouncement.
  • A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
  • NOTE: Selectee will be required to rotate between the following locations: Vint Hill Farms Mil Ins, Arlington, VA or Washington, DC.

Qualifications

Candidates must show specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as:

1) Must have held an FAA 2152 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;

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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.

Qualification requirements 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.

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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.

NOTE: Selectee will be required to rotate between the following locations: Vint Hill Farms Mil Ins, Arlington, VA or Washington, DC.

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

Interview Policy: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

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

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

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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