Lead Air Traffic Control Operations Specialist

2 weeks ago

Duluth, Minnesota, United States Federal Aviation Administration Full time
Overview

Acts as an Operations Supervisor within a high-level air traffic control terminal facility.

Eligibility
  • Current employees of the agency are encouraged to apply.
Agency Clarification

Open to permanent employees of the FAA.

Key Responsibilities

Oversees and coordinates operations within assigned areas of authority. Provides direct supervision to a team of both novice and certified air traffic controllers. Manages a group of air traffic control specialists tasked with executing air traffic control duties within a designated region. Plans and allocates tasks to subordinate staff. Establishes work priorities and timelines. Authorizes leave; offers guidance, support, and instruction to team members on operational and administrative issues. Assesses employee performance and recommends evaluations. Addresses and resolves employee grievances and escalates significant unresolved issues to higher management. Identifies and organizes training and development opportunities for staff. Seeks methods to enhance productivity or elevate the quality of work performed. Adjusts staffing and operational procedures to align with strategic decisions made at higher management levels. Proposes objectives and targets for the unit and monitors progress. Promotes and upholds diversity and equal employment opportunity policies in all aspects of management, including recruitment, training, and transfers. Engages in the labor-management partnership process and cultivates a workplace culture where all employees are treated equitably.

Essential Qualifications

Employment Conditions
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Selective Service Registration is mandatory for males born after a specific date.
  • Submission of required documentation is necessary.
  • Participation in drug testing is required.
  • Interviews will follow established agency protocols.
  • A supervisory/managerial probationary period may be applicable.
  • A current medical examination is necessary.
Required Experience

Specialized Experience: 1) Must have served in an FAA 2152 FG-14 or higher regional or headquarters role for a minimum of one year; OR 2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least one year in an air traffic services facility. Note: Employees who have been facility rated or area certified for at least one year in an upgraded air traffic services facility meet the qualification criteria for the upgraded role; OR 3) Must have held a management position for at least one year in an air traffic services facility.

Qualifications must be fulfilled by the closing date of the application period.

Additional Information

This vacancy may be utilized to fill other similar positions. The selected candidate may be subject to a background investigation. A probationary period may be required.

The selected individual may need to submit a financial disclosure statement within a specified timeframe upon starting the role. Agency policy restricts certain outside employment and financial interests in aviation-related businesses.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is committed to fostering equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication in all its endeavors for the improvement of the Department, the traveling public, and the nation. Therefore, DOT values a diverse workforce that promotes 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 goals, consider joining the DOT team.

This position is part of the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant selected for this role will undergo pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Individuals in designated testing positions will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

1. As part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative, applicants are not required to provide a narrative response for each KSA. Instead, in your work history, please include specific examples demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Your work history should clearly reflect your highest level of expertise.

2. In accordance with HRPM policies, 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 position they previously held permanently. Candidates selected under the CEP/CP must certify their eligibility.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
  • Benefits

    A career with the U.S. government offers a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a variety of benefits designed to enhance your federal career.

    Review our benefits

    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits offered.
Evaluation Process

Your qualifications will be assessed based on how well you meet the requirements outlined above.

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

    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.

    Review our benefits

    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits offered.
  • Required Documents

    As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary, or intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits; however, check with your agency to ensure eligibility under their policies.

    Applicants must apply online via the designated platform to be considered. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

    In addition to uploading a resume and all other required application forms, applicants must complete and submit the necessary FAA form regarding air traffic experience with their application. The form must include the relevant dates of experience, position title, series, and grade/level of all positions held. The form must be submitted by uploading a copy as an attachment with the application package through the designated platform by the closing date of this announcement.

    Applicants will be deemed ineligible if the form is not received by the HR department by the closing date of this announcement.

    NOTE: Applicants are reminded that the correct FAA form is required.

    If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing relevant information to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. 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 designated 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 accredited 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 Process

    You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by the specified time on the closing 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 online resume builder in creating 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 online account. This provides the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

    Agency Contact Information

    For inquiries, please refer to the designated agency contact.

    Next Steps

    Upon receipt of 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 designated 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. The agency 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 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 through the agency's 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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