Federal Aviation Administration

Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration$108K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of supervisory experience in facilities management or similar technical operations.
  • Advanced knowledge of National Airspace System (NAS) maintenance and operations.
  • Proven track record in performance management and team leadership.
  • Experience in budget planning and resource allocation for technical projects.
  • Familiarity with federal employment policies and regulations, especially related to diversity and equal opportunity.

Responsibilities

  • Directs maintenance and operations within assigned district, ensuring adherence to FAA standards.
  • Leads and manages a team of technical professionals across multiple System Support Centers.
  • Develops and implements policies and procedures for operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Manages budget and resources to meet technical operations goals and objectives.
  • Represents the FAA at interagency and industry committees to discuss air traffic operational issues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal benefits package for employees and their families.
  • Access to Federal Employee Health Benefits Program and retirement plans.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and training within the FAA.
  • Participation in the FAA's Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs.
Full Job Description
Summary

This position serves as a District Facilities Manager (DFM) within in one of the multiple Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Technical Operations (AJW) Districts. Position reports directly to the Technical Operations District Manager. Incumbent directs the maintenance and repair of National Airspace System (NAS) equipment and facilities within assigned group.

Duties

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Manages and directs a highly technical workforce found in specific Districts consisting of numerous System Support Centers (SSCs) of varying size, type, and complexity. Directs the maintenance and operations within the District. Area may extend beyond state boundaries and include regional, national, and international operations.

Serves as a second level manager in the organization with one level of subordinate managerial officials. Uses effective performance management to lead assigned group in completing the mission and meeting FAA and Air Traffic Organization goals and objectives. Actively promotes, support and participates in the FAA's Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs. Managerial duties typically affect employees and managers in more than one organizational unit/project/program and include: planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning task and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking, recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.

Defines, plans and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources necessary to accomplish the goals and/or objectives of the Technical Operations organization. Applies advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, advanced knowledge of budget personnel, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the organization. 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. Responsible to ensure successful integration and modernization of the NAS Supports the implementation of Concept of Operations (CONOPS) evolution within the district.

Maintains contacts both internal and external to the district, including senior management union representatives, service center personnel, members of the state local and federal government, foreign government aviation official general public, ATO Service Units, FAA lines of business representatives of the aviation industry and military to facilitate resolution of air traffic operational and technical program issues. Frequently represents the FAA on interagency/industry committees and national and international groups that develop, monitor and evaluate District programs and operations. Has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures. Has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects/programs with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivision. Work activities typically impact directly on project/program objectives for more than one organizational unit and for the major subdivision. Work frequently affects the major subdivision's internal and external customers.

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).


Qualifications

To qualify at the FV-K (GS/FG-15) level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J (GS/FG-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 is: technical experience gained in positions within organizations that are responsible for design, development, operations, maintenance performance and evaluation of the NAS. This experience may be acquired through functions such as the acquisition and development of NAS programs and systems; the operations and maintenance functions in field facilities, and the evaluation and performance functions in District Offices, regional offices and/or headquarters.

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

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative, 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 below each Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement.

In lieu of providing a narrative response below each Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your 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 order 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

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

Some, All or None of the candidates may be interviewed.

Position Risk/Sensitivity: Moderate Risk 5

For newly appointed Front Line Managers, mandatory corporate training may be required. This training must be completed within prescribed time frames.

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

FAA's Core Compensation Plan: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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Benefits

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