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SATCS, National Operations Manager(MSS-3, Level-12)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, System Operations Service Unit, NAS Operations, ATCSCC, AJR-1100
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Summary

The incumbent is a National Operations Manager (NOM) at the Air Traffic Control System Command Center. The NOM provides first line supervision to assigned National Traffic Management Officers (NTMO) and second level supervision to specialists.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
09/12/2024 to 09/23/2024
Salary
$197,569 to - $221,900 per year

The salary range cited above includes a locality rate of 33.26%. Pay rates for FAA employees, including locality pay are capped by law $221,900.

Pay scale & grade
AT LK
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
Vint Hill Farms Military Installation, VA
Telework eligible
No
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.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary - 2 years
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
Yes - 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
Announcement number
AEA-AJR-24-DYM-92244
Control number
808945600

Duties

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The NOM is directly accountable for the oversight of other resident organizations present in the facility operational areas (contract support, aviation industry representatives, military liaisons, etc). Participates directly in traffic management activities and performs an integral operational role in the separation and control of air traffic in the National Airspace System (NAS).

Through subordinate supervisors, directs a highly technical workforce that provides tactical and strategic planning for and execution of initiatives designed to maintain a safe and expeditious flow of traffic and minimize the impact of events affecting the NAS. The work of the organization requires substantial coordination and integration of a number of major work assignments of a highly technical nature.

Exercises operational system leadership and is responsible and accountable for traffic management initiatives. Analyzes, recommends and implements national traffic management policies and regulations that promote the efficient use of the NAS. Directs the formulation, implementation and monitoring of complex traffic management initiatives in the NAS.

Conducts and/or oversees national telephone conferences for resolving national traffic management related problems and informing facilities and service areas throughout the NAS of restrictions and coordinated air traffic management resolutions. Complies with notification requirements associated with significant equipment outages, newsworthy events, aviation incidents and special weather events.

Continuously reviews work processes to assure that results meet the mission and goals of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the needs of the aviation community and the safety of the flying public. Provides training, coaching, and guidance to subordinates and is responsible for team building.

Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates. Sets and adjusts long and short term goals and priorities in support of FAA flight plan initiatives. 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; 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 awards or bonuses; approves expenses for overtime, equipment, and personnel; and identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of subordinates.

Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selection, training and transfers. Supports and 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, service center personnel, members of state, local and federal government, other foreign government aviation officials, general public, representatives of the aviation industry and military. Contacts take place in meetings and conferences or in unplanned situations where the NOM is designated as a contact point, and these meetings have the potential for considerable consequence to the National Airspace System.

Managers budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/projects/programs or acquires additional resources as needed.

The Air Traffic Manager at the Air Traffic Control System Command Center provides nominal administrative supervision. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which objectives are achieved.

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.
  • This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing
  • Secret security clearance is required
  • A one year managerial/supervisory probationary period may be required
  • This is not a bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

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 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) 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.

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.

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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 U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

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 2 years, it may be extended, terminated or become permanent without further competition.

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.

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.

In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment. 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.

Interview Statement:

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

Receipt of Applications: Applications must be received by the closing date of this announcement.

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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