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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. Serves as a front line Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SATSS), for a System Support Center (SSC). Serves as the SSC manager. Responsibilities As the Supervisor of a Technical Operations, System Support Center (SSC), the employee has responsibility for administrative and technical direction of the assigned staff consisting of specialist, technicians, and other FAA support staff involved in the maintenance of the NAS. Applies knowledge of and experience with the interrelationships of (1) FAA and Technical Operations organizational components and their functions and operations, (2) FAA and Technical Operations priorities, plans, procedures and policies, and (3) National Air Space (NAS) components, systems and organizations. Plans, communicates the organization's vision and objectives, sets priorities, assigns tasks and responsibilities, plans and establishes work schedules, deadlines, and standards for acceptable work, monitors and evaluates performance, coaches and develops employee capabilities; takes, recommends, or approves corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Exercises authority for supervisory responsibilities over staff, including staff scheduling and approval of leave. Assures equity of performance standards and rating techniques developed for subordinates. In addition to evaluating work performance, justifies recommendations for awards/bonuses for positions in the unit for higher-level approval. Identifies developmental training needs of employees and provides for and/or arranges needed developmental and operational training. Gives advice, counsel or instruction to employees on technical, operational, and/or administrative matters. Hears and resolves complaints from employees at the informal stage, referring group grievances and more serious, unresolved complaints to the higher level manager. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands; consults with LR in more serious cases and determines appropriate action. Fosters a fair and equitable work environment. Defines, plans, executes, and monitors the SSC budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives. Responsible for management of resources (people, funds and equipment) to meet the goal of continuous safe and reliable air travel. Applies advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, advanced knowledge of budget, human resources, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision. Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, major subdivision and the LOB/SO with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. 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. 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. 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications Candidates must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that is appropriate to the position. To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess one year specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. Specialized experience is: Experience in technology system interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automated aviation, navigation and electronics systems. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Managerial Selection Factors listed in the announcement. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in work history. Education Education may not be substituted for experience. 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 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. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Managerial Selection Factor (MSF) 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 MSF. In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each MSF and Technical Requirement in your work history, it is mandatory to 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. Failure to address all of the four of the Managerial Selection Factors narratives may result in a finding of ineligible. Current FAA employee: You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2). Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position. Interviews: One, some, none, or all of the applicants may be interviewed. Security Requirements: Non-critical sensitive (2): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Tier 3 (T3) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained and approved. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date of the announcement will result in in loss of consideration. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA