Lead Air Traffic Control Operations Specialist

Overview

Acts as the Air Traffic Operations Manager within a terminal facility, overseeing the strategic planning and execution of all operational activities at the site.

Eligibility

• Internal candidates only
  
  Current employees of this agency.

Agency Clarification

Open exclusively to current permanent employees of the FAA - FAA WIDE

Key Responsibilities

Leads a highly skilled team, including integrated groups of operational and support staff, delivering air traffic control services across a designated region. The role significantly influences the safe, organized, and efficient transit of aircraft, as well as various sectors of the aviation industry.

Regularly assesses operational processes to ensure outcomes align with the agency's objectives and customer expectations, enhancing the value of facility services while promoting efficiency.

Facilitates training, mentorship, and support for team members, fostering a collaborative environment throughout the facility.

Organizes work assignments for team members, establishing and modifying both long-term and short-term priorities. Authorizes leave; develops work schedules; allocates tasks based on priority; evaluates team performance to ensure fairness in performance standards and assessments; provides guidance on work and administrative issues; resolves work-related challenges presented by team members; addresses group grievances and serious employee concerns; implements disciplinary measures; recommends or approves personnel selections and transfers; suggests awards or bonuses; approves expenditures for overtime, equipment, and personnel within the facility; and identifies and coordinates developmental and training needs for team members.

Promotes and reinforces Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and initiatives across all areas of responsibility, including recruitment, training, and transfers. Engages in the labor management partnership process and cultivates a workplace culture where all employees are treated equitably and with respect.

Interacts with senior military and civilian officials, representatives from the aviation sector, key personnel from public interest organizations, union representatives, local government officials, professional associations, and contractors.

The Air Traffic Operations Manager reports to a General Manager and/or Assistant General Manager.

Qualifications

Employment Conditions

• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Submission of an SF50 is required (See Required Documents).

Experience Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or higher position at the regional or headquarters level for a minimum of 1 year (52 weeks)

OR

2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an Air Traffic Services (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 undergoes an upgrade is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position, as they have been performing the higher-graded duties);

OR

3) Must have held a Management Support Services (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 facilities with 3 or fewer MSS levels.

Qualifications must be fulfilled by the closing date of this announcement.

As part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative aimed at streamlining the hiring process, the FAA is committed to eliminating the requirement for Knowledge, Skills, and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response, please include specific examples in your work history that demonstrate how you meet the response level or answer you selected for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect your highest level of ability. Your KSA responses will be further evaluated to validate whether the level you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as necessary.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factors, if applicable, may be further assessed based on the Leadership and Management Dimensions outlined in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be categorized into one of the following groups: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical, and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Additional Information

This vacancy may be used to fill other similar vacant positions. The position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required.

The selected candidate may be required to submit a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of starting the position. FAA policy restricts certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is dedicated to ensuring that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication are integral to our operations for the benefit of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a diverse workforce that fosters a culture of belonging by respecting the dignity and worth of each individual and creating a positive environment where everyone feels safe and welcomed. If these values align with your personal and professional aspirations, we encourage you to consider joining the DOT family.

This is a temporary position not to exceed 1 year, which may conclude early, be extended, or transition to a permanent role without further competition. If this position remains temporary, upon completion of this assignment, the selected employee will return to their original permanent position or an equivalent role in the same commuting area.

In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be part of a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment. Selected candidates may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory role they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify their eligibility.

Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on FAA Managerial Workforce Planning (MWP) WP-10.1.

A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.

Continued assignment in this position requires successful completion of a formal Managerial Developmental Plan (MDP) that includes mandatory training, coaching, and development activities.

Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirements.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a variety of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Please contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Evaluation Process

You will be assessed for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be evaluated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All responses provided in the online process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

To be considered for this announcement, you must complete the online application by the closing date. Applicants must also complete and submit the first page of FAA Form, Rating of Air Traffic Experience, with their application package. 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 application through USAJOBS or faxing the form by the closing date. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if the form is not received in HR by the closing date.

NOTE: Applicants are reminded that FAA Form is required, NOT FAA Form.

Emailed resumes or documentation will not be accepted. Documentation must be either uploaded or faxed to and received by the closing date. Faxed documentation must be received before midnight on the closing date. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure applications are legible and complete.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the online application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system.

Forms:

• FAA : Rating of Air Traffic Experience

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by recognized institutions.

Failure to provide all required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Application Instructions

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.

We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

• Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
• Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
• Employer's name and address
• Supervisor name and phone number
• Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
• Salary

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.

Next Steps

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will evaluate 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 refer to the 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.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is designed to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

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