Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Temporary ...

Summary As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the manager's individual performance, and available funding. The Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist functions as the Deputy Manager of the Central Area Operations Branch (AOV-220). Responsibilities The Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist directs the work of subordinate employees for more than one organizational units/projects/programs. Work usually includes a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs based on the objectives of AOV and of the Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service. Applies advanced knowledge of the technical aspect of air traffic management and operations to direct the staff in the review and analysis of safety data from multiple sources to be able to identify potential aviation safety issues and emerging and changing risks and measures to correct and/or prevent safety issues. Applies an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements. Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, AOV and the AVS with subordinates, peers, and higher level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. Works collaboratively with key ATO personnel from Safety and Technical Training, Air Traffic, and Technical Operations Service Units as well as the NextGen Office and the Airports line of business, among others. Directs the staff in conducting technical reviews in support of policy development and approvals granted to the ATO. Conducts surveillance and safety oversight activities such as audits, assessments and inspection. Ensures continued National Airspace System (NAS) operational safety of the Air Traffic Organization's (ATO) air traffic facilities, locations, and elements within an established AOV geographic area of responsibility through the execution of AOV surveillance activities such as audits, assessments, inspections, and facility specific safety standards. In some areas, may have frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and other external parties to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes. Has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines. Monitors training requirements to ensure that branch staff completes mandatory training to meet AOV deadlines. Identifies and screens training opportunities for branch staff to ensure that branch staff stay at the leading edge of skills needed to function successfully as team members. Interacts with employees and management to access training needs and to develop a plan of action to achieve desired results. Maintains liaison with FAA counterparts and others, to keep abreast of state-of-the-art technological developments and trends. Performs managerial duties, which typically affect employees and managers for more than one organizational project or program and includes: planning, communicates the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; coaches and develops employee capabilities; monitors and evaluates performance; approving leave; and taking, recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary action as appropriate. Additional supervisory responsibilities may include the managing of employee's time and attendance and labor distribution reporting. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one organizational unit/project/program. Provides updates to senior management on the Branch's activities/projects. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/ projects/programs or requests additional resources, as needed. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements. Possesses an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To view the complete qualifications standard, applicants should reference-U.S. Office of Personnel Management Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Air Traffic Control Series, 2152: To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you have 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. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules and regulations. Creditable experience must have equipped applicants with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the full range of duties of the position for which application is being made. To qualify for the position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J, FG-GS-14 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: Experience reviewing and analyzing safety data to be able to identify potential safety issues and emerging and changing risks; and making recommendations to correct or prevent safety issues. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Education 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. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process 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 in the text box listed below each Leadership and Managerial Dimensions, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. This is a temporary position not-to-exceed two (2) year(s). 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. May be made permanent without further competition. This is not a bargaining unit position. 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Created: 2026-03-04