Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Assistant General Manager)

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Assistant General Manager)

Department of Transportation

Western Pacific Region, Air Traffic Organization, WSA, Los Angeles District (TWLA1-LAX)

Location

1 vacancy in the following location :

• Duties
• This position serves as a Serves as Assistant General Manager (AGM) within the Air Traffic Organization (A TO); Air Traffic Services;

Eastern, Central or Western Service Areas, and District Offices, responsible for planning and directing multiple activities and programs in a complex matrix organization in a specific Air Traffic District assigned to the highest facility-level within that District.

The AGM applies extensive knowledge and experience in management of terminal and en route air traffic facilities to integrate air traffic operations, support services and administrative programs to advance the tactical use of concepts and technologies to achieve the strategic goals of the A TO and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The AGM ensures that all district operational and support plans are integrated with the operational philosophy of the ATS directorate at all levels.

The incumbent provides input and guidance on policies, standards, and procedures as regards to all district activities, to ensure the safe, secure and efficient use of navigable airspace.

Identifies information needs, training requirements, and ad hoc and recurring reporting requirements to include reporting to the GM.

The AGM applies his / her experience in managing and directing air traffic operations and / or support activities to maintain close connectivity with field facility operations and support activities throughout the District and to ensure that the GM and necessary district staff are able to respond quickly to unexpected and emergency situations.

Provides a timely as well as the accurate unfiltered flow of information up the management chain and responds to stakeholder concerns by focusing on systemic issues, professionalism, training, and system efficiency.

The AGM applies a comprehensive understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning to plan, direct, coordinate, evaluate and manage the operational and support activities of a highly technical matrix organization consisting of Air Traffic Managers (ATM) and Support Managers (SM).

Works on complex projects and programs based on the objectives of the organization along with the GM and is responsible for strategic and tactical planning, communicating the organization's vision and objectives, setting priorities, coaching, and developing staff and organizational capabilities.

The AGM solicits feedback from the SMs and A TMs on shared responsibilities for safety, efficiency and a systems approach in the performance of the NAS.

The AGM assists the GM as the focal for labor-management relations, civil rights, legal and security issues in consultation with all Staff Offices.

Supports and participates in the labor-management partnership process, and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner.

The AGM is responsible for the coordination of district management investigations.

The AGM demonstrates the ability to collaborate with multiple organizational units; including the bargaining unit representatives, and projects to accomplish mission objectives by addressing tactical issues that require cooperation between different facilities, districts, and service units.

Ensures coordinated responses by working with counterparts and maintains a positive working relationship at the appropriate levels of other organizations to enable problem solving at the lowest level.

The AGM applies a broad understanding of financial management, project and administrative processes to define, acquire and allocate budget, staff and other resources to accomplish objectives.

Fosters continuous improvement of in the delivery of air traffic services.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Review the Additional Information Section of this vacancy announcement for important information regarding your COVID vaccine status.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.

Qualifications

Candidates must show Specialized Experience, which is defines as :

• 1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FV-J / FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks);
• 2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks)at an 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 is upgraded is considered t meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position since he or she has been performing the higher-graded work); OR

3) Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.

In addition, to be eligible, applicant must have held an MSS3 or MSS-4 or FAA 2152 FG-14 or above regional or headquarters positions for at least 1 year (52 weeks).

Note : In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29 / 1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Assignment / Career Progression.

The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis.

CEP / CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility.

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

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience.

Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

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.

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation.

As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome.

If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

If selected, you will be required to provide information regarding your COVID-19 vaccination status for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening.

Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and / or alcohol testing.

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