Summary

The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist within AJV-T114.

Duties

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Serves as a Manager of one of the Terminal Training Sections with overall responsibility for the management and technical direction of the assigned section. These sections support the terminal/tower portion of the National Air Traffic Training Program. These functions are carried out by a highly trained staff of air traffic controllers and contract support personnel that are responsible for training delivery and the evaluation of student performance.

Serves as manager's advisor on management of division resource concerns or situations relative to terminal air traffic training. Uses assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish project/program objectives. Manages budget and requests additional resources, as needed. Contributes to budget planning process and projects short-term future needs.

Directs, coordinates, schedules and evaluates work activities with overall responsibility for section administrative direction. Identifies need for staff training and arranges development and training. Plans, organizes and assigns work to section personnel. Facilitates Employee Engagement activities for the assigned section. Establishes performance standards. Conducts evaluations of assigned personnel and performs semi and annual performance evaluations of section personnel. Provides guidance and coaching to employees on work and administrative matters, hears and resolves employee complaints referring group grievances and unresolved matters to higher level management.

Manages and implements projects assigned by the branch/division manager.

Communicates and reinforces EEO Program policies and programs in all areas of responsibility. Fosters a work environment that promotes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility.

Contacts are primarily within the FAA Academy with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to share information. Has frequent contact with customers to explain policies, procedures or for other project/program purposes. Upon request, supports the service areas in evaluating facility or service area specialized training.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher level management, often through status reports and organizational performance measures, to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with project/program objectives.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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).
• Must submit a completed FAA Form 3330-43: Rating of Air Traffic Experience
• A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
• Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
• Please review Required Documents & Additional Information.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J (FG/GS-14) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized Experience includes: Experience leading a training team; experience identifying skills and skill deficiencies; experience developing and implementing action plans; experience as an On the Job trainer; experience accurately documenting the results of meetings and discussions.

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Quality Ranking Factor (QRF): Well-qualified applicants for this position will have experience as a CPC (or higher in the AT Pay Plan) in professional air traffic control functions in a Tower Option Field Facility.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Education

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 KSA, 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 HR Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSA 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.

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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 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

1. Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.
2. Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted.
3. Please ensure that you answer all questions and follow instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
4. Must submit a completed FAA Form 3330-43: Rating of Air Traffic Experience.
5. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits
6. Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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Benefits

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