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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$149K/yr - $226K/yr

1+ years exp

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist in Washington, DC. The role involves managing a technical staff and implementing innovative air traffic management concepts to enhance safety and efficiency in the National Airspace System.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Group Manager will apply advanced technical knowledge of air traffic operations and procedures or safety interventions, including their interrelatedness and functions, to develop policies and procedures to transition and implement Trajectory Based Operations (TBO) into the National Airspace System (NAS)

The Group Manager directs and manages a technical staff, divided into multiple teams, each of which is managed by a subordinate supervisor

This work is critical to the safety of the NAS and the flying public

The Group Manager utilizes skill and expertise applying program/project management principles to formulate positions and to establish and manages the financial, business and planning activities that support TBO

Applies an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of Air Traffic Services

Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for the organization

Manages budget and performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements

Plans; communicates the Directorate's vision and objectives; sets priorities; assigns tasks and responsibilities; monitors and evaluates performance; coaches and develops employee capabilities; approves leave; and takes, recommends or approves corrective/disciplinary actions, as appropriate

Utilizes coaching skills to train staff, to improve workplace and to engage in conflict resolution

Applies experience separating and controlling air traffic in a terminal or en route air traffic facility to oversee the implementation of innovative air traffic management (ATM) concepts in the NAS, such as Trajectory Based Operations, that enhance strategic planning of aircraft flows to reduce capacity-to-demand imbalances

Using experience analyzing and evaluating traffic management initiatives to reduce nationwide bottlenecks and slowdowns, the Group Manager strategically plans, manages, and optimizes flights throughout the NAS

Evaluates air traffic facility requirements to determine and provide decision support tools to air traffic management personnel and controllers to help expedite aircraft movement between origin and destination airports

Works collaboratively across lines of business to ensure TBO goals are consistent with ATO goals and support Service Centers and field facilities in maintaining efficiencies in the NAS

Contacts are internal and external and are primarily within AJT and the ATO

Contacts include subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future

May have frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and other external parties to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes

The Group Manager has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines

Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion

Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher-level management

Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed on a periodic basis by the Director, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures

Maintains confidentiality of classified information when accessing Intelligence information, Sensitive Compartmented information (SCI) Non-SCI, Special Access Information, classified information, classified documents, and receives and generates classified material

Qualification

Air Traffic ControlAir Traffic ManagementBudget ManagementProgram ManagementCoaching SkillsLeadershipConflict Resolution

Required

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

Experience as an air traffic controller in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the level of work of the specialization for which application is made

Comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules and regulations

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J / FG/GS-14

Experience directing and controlling air traffic operations while overseeing the implementation of innovative Air Traffic Management (ATM) concepts that enhance the strategic planning and optimization of aircraft flow

Benefits

Manager Performance Incentive (MPI)

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes— - Fixed Rate TCS - Temporary Change of Station (Current Federal Employee) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid to current Federal employees for relocation to the temporary duty station and relocation from the temporary duty location for a total of $54,000. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.